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India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament, to be played in the UAE from August 27, and the fast bowling department has a few young faces in the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah . Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have both been included in the squad. Speaking on SPORTS18's daily sports news show ‘Sports Over The Top', former India wicket-keeper batter and selector Saba Karim backed Avesh Khan's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad. “I feel once you have invested in youngsters like Avesh Khan, you possibly can't leave them out to be barbecued and such youngsters haven't done anything wrong. I can understand Mohammed Shami on current form is a strong bet more so with Jasprit Bumrah out due to injury but it just feels that the selectors want to have that kind of security and they want to persist with the youngsters whom they have shown so much of faith.” India will take on Pakistan in a blockbuster clash on August 28th and the two teams are also … [Read more...] about “Can’t Leave Them Out To Be Barbecued”: Saba Karim On Young India Pacer’s Asia Cup Selection | Cricket News

Teen stars Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu hailed Serena Williams as an inspiration and a game-changing tennis legend on Tuesday, hours after the 23-time Grand Slam champion revealed impending retirement plans. World number 11 Gauff, inspired to play tennis by Williams, said she was shocked to hear her say the "countdown has begun" to departure for an icon who can motivate another generation of superstars. "The legacy that she has left through her tennis career is something that I don't think any other player can probably touch," Gauff said. "It is something that can inspire many more generations. "I grew up watching her -- that's the reason why I play tennis." Williams became an African American icon in a mostly white sport, just as Gauff is starting to do with two titles at age 19, and Gauff reminded fans that Williams is far from fading away even if her days in competitive tennis are nearing an end at age 40. "I mean, she's not dead but people are talking about it like … [Read more...] about “Reason Why I Play Tennis”: Teen Stars Hail Serena Williams As Inspirational Game Changer | Tennis News

'MI Emirates’ in UAE’s International League T20 (IL T20) and 'MI Cape Town’ in Cricket South Africa T20 League are the team names that will adorn the iconic blue and gold of the team. 'MI Emirates’ and 'MI Cape Town’ – these names were chosen as they call out the specific regions from where the teams will be based, said a media release from the Mumbai Indians. The teams, 'MI Emirates’ or phonetically “MY Emirates” and 'MY Cape Town’ respectively, are dedicated to fans across both the Emirates and Cape Town. The new entities take the iconic Mumbai Indians identity and weaves in the local influence. The global expansion of #OneFamily will bring to the leagues the ethos and the values that have helped elevate Mumbai Indians to be one of the most loved teams in franchise cricket. Nita M Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, said: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome 'MI Emirates’ & 'MI Cape Town’, the newest additions to our #Onefamily. “For us, MI goes beyond … [Read more...] about Mumbai Indians go global, unveil MI Cape Town in South Africa and MI Emirates in UAE

Australia Women captain Meg Lanning , who recently led the team to the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, is taking an indefinite break from cricket, Cricket Australia (CA) announced in a statement on Wednesday. "Australia Women's Team captain, Meg Lanning has advised Cricket Australia (CA) that she will take a period of indefinite leave effective immediately," CA wrote in its statement. She will miss this year's edition of The Hundred and a decision on her participation in Australia's home summer will be taken later, the board said. If anyone deserves a break, it's Meg Lanning. pic.twitter.com/BC8fKTwSDw — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) August 10, 2022 "After a busy couple of years, I've made the decision take a step back to enable me to spend time focusing on myself," Lanning was quoted as saying in the statement. "I'm grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy is respected during this time." "We're proud of Meg for acknowledging … [Read more...] about Australia Captain Meg Lanning Takes Indefinite Break From Cricket | Cricket News

With the announcement of India's Asia Cup T20I squad, there is enough indication about the players who will be closely watched going into the T20 World Cup. With fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah missing the Asia Cup due to injury, the Indian pace bowling will be manned by Bhuvneshwar Kumar , Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan . While the experienced Bhuvneshwar is almost a certainty for the T20 World Cup squad, the latter two would be expected to give good performances to push their case of making it to the squad for showpiece event. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar has now given his opinion on the two young pacers, who come with different skillsets. "There is actually a nice race going on for that flight to Australia to get that seat in business class. You know these guys travel business class. We used to be in economy, so I say that very sort of grudgingly," Sanjay Manjrekar said on Sports 18. "So, a race is going on to get those seats on business … [Read more...] about Sanjay Manjrekar Explains Why “Avesh Is Slightly Behind” Arshdeep In T20 WC Race | Cricket News

ZIM vs BAN, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Zimbabwe have won the toss and opted to bowl as they look to complete a series sweep against Bangladesh at home. Clive Madane has been handed a debut and will keep wickets in place of Regis Chakabva . Meanwhile, Bangladesh have handed a debut to Ebadot Hossain , while Mustafizur Rahman has come back to the team. Zimbabwe shocked Bangladesh by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, after having won the T20I series against the visitors as well. In the first ODI, Zimbabwe chased down 304 thanks to Sikandar Raza 's brilliant unbeaten century. Raza hit another unbeaten century in the second ODI to help the hosts chase 291 and seal the series. ( LIVE SCORECARD ) Here are the LIVE updates of the 3rd ODI between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh straight from Harare Sports Club 3rd ODI, Bangladesh in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI series, 2022, Aug 10, 2022 Innings Break notify ZIM BAN 256/9 (50.0) Harare Sports … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Live Score Updates | Cricket News

Both the India-B and A-Women's teams, would be honoured with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore each for winning bronze medals in the FIDE 44th Chess Olympiad, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced in Chennai on Wednesday. The international indoor sports event was successfully conducted by the Tamil Nadu government, bringing laurels from across the world, Stalin said. The FIDE Chess Olympiad was held at Mamallapuram near Chennai and it began on July 28 and concluded on August 9. The India 'B' team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while the India 'A' women's side also finished third in the Olympiad on Tuesday. Promoted Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com In a statement, the Chief Minister expressed joy over the two teams winning medals and said it has brought accolades to the country. Each of the two winning teams would be honoured by the Tamil Nadu government with a prize money of Rs 1 crore, he said. Comments Topics … [Read more...] about MK Stalin Announces Rs 1 Crore Prize For Indian Teams That Won Bronze In Chess Olympiad | Chess News

All-rounder Hardik Pandya , who led Team India during the Ireland series and also in the fifth and final T20I against West Indies, has been relishing the responsibility given to him. Starting from IPL 2022, where he led the debutants Gujarat Titans to the title, to his all-round performance for the national side, he has been making winning contributions. As the team now gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup, former India wicketkeeper and ex-chief of the selection committee, Kiran More praised Hardik Pandya for getting his fitness level up to be able to bowl four overs in addition to his batting and said that players like him are always needed in the team. "Yes, definitely. The way Hardik Pandya has got back in form, bowling to 140-147 km. When the captain gets such a player in the team who can bowl 4 overs and take wickets as well as gets runs for the team and a finisher as well, such players are needed in the team," said Kiran More on Star Sports show 'Follow The Blues'. … [Read more...] about “Such Players Are Needed In The Team”: Former India Selector On Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

After Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen's successful Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign which saw him capture two medals, the rising Indian badminton star received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. Lakshya Sen clinched the country's second badminton gold of the day, defeating Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong in the final of the men's singles category. Sen staged a comeback to win a thrilling match 19-21, 21-9 and 21-16. He was also the part of Indian mixed team which won a silver medal. India lost to Malaysia by 1-3 in the final. Thank you everyone for such a warm welcome ???????? #gratitude #happyhomecoming https://t.co/PPaTUxkyVh — Lakshya Sen (@lakshya_sen) August 10, 2022 The Indian contingent had a great outing in Badminton, in which it won six medals in total, consisting of three golds, one silver and two bronze medals. PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the gold medal in the men's and women's singles categories, Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy won gold in the … [Read more...] about Lakshya Sen Shakes A Leg Amid Warm Welcome At Bengaluru Airport. Watch | Commonwealth Games News

Dubai: Star India batter Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11. Kohli is enduring his worst slump in form and has not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019. His last assignment was the England tour where he could manage just 76 runs from six innings across formats, which included the rescheduled fifth Test, two ODIs and as many T20s in July. The former skipper was rested for limited over West Indies tour and the upcoming ODIs against Zimbabwe. "It is unfortunate what Virat is going through right now at the moment, but he is a quality player," said Jayawardene in the latest episode of The ICC Review show. "I believe Virat has the tools to come out of it (the form … [Read more...] about “Would Be A Concern”: Jayawardene On KL Rahul’s Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup | Cricket News