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Sep

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PAK vs SL Cricket Match Score: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play in a must-win game at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Both teams lost their opening game of the Super 4s and hence, the match between them holds extreme importance. Abu Dhabi: Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka suffered a loss in their opening game of the Super Fours of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The Men in Green once again lost to India but will be hoping to get back into winning ways on Tuesday, September 23. The Lankan Lions, on the other hand, suffered a defeat…

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Sep

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Novak Djokovic’s ‘tennis father’ and Davis Cup legend Nikola Pilic dies aged 87

Serbian Tennis legend Novak Djokovic's 'tennis father' and mentor Nikola Pilic passed away on Monday, aged 87. Pilic won a total of nine singles and six doubles title during his playing career and also won the US Open in Men's doubles in 1970. New Delhi: Croatia's tennis legend and Novak Djokovic's 'tennis father' Nikola Pilic passed away at the age of 87. The development was confirmed by his country's tennis association on Tuesday, who stated in a statement that Pilic died on Monday (September 22) and was one of the greatest players and coaches the country has ever had. For…

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Sep

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Dickie Bird, legendary umpire who omitted Tendulkar from the best Test XI, dies aged 92

Legendary umpire Dickie Bird, who officiated 66 Tests and controversially omitted Tendulkar from his 2013 Greatest Test XI, has died aged 92. A former Yorkshire batsman, Bird was celebrated for his sportsmanship and remains a beloved cricket icon. Leeds (England): Legendary umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird officiated in 66 Test matches and 69 ODIs, including three World Cup finals. Before becoming an umpire, he was a prominent batsman for Yorkshire in County cricket, playing 93 first-class matches and scoring 3,314 runs. Born in Barnsley in April 1933, Bird briefly played alongside the…

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23

Sep

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Litton Das doubtful for Asia Cup clash vs India? Bangladesh to conduct medical assessment before match

Bangladesh have suffered an injury scare to their captain Litton Das ahead of the clash against India in the Asia Cup. The team management is likely to take a call on him just before the match after conducting a medical assessment to assess his fitness. Dubai: Bangladesh captain Litton Das suffered an injury scare ahead of their Super Four clash against India in the ongoing Asia Cup. He sustained a back strain during training at the ICC Academy Ground on September 22 (Monday), two days ahead of the game against India. Bangladesh won their first Super Four encounter against Sri…

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Sep

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Smriti Mandhana achieves her career-best ICC rankings in ODIs after Delhi mayhem against Australia

India lost the third ODI in Delhi against Australia Women and hence the series, but it was carnage and a half at the Arun Jaitley Stadium with the visitors scoring 412 runs and the Women in Blue going as far as scoring 369 runs in response, led by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's 50-ball century. New Delhi: Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana achieved her career-best rating points in ODIs following her record-breaking 125 off just 63 balls against Australia in the third and final game against Australia Women in Delhi. Mandhana extended her reign at the top of the ICC rankings for batters…

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Sep

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Pakistan bank on Abu Dhabi ‘streak’ to avoid early exit against flawed Sri Lankan side in Asia Cup Super 4s

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a crunch Super Fours clash in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and it will be a relentless finish until the final, with a game on every single day apart from a day before the summit clash. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka lost their respective first Super 4s clash and need to win. Abu Dhabi: Pakistan and Sri Lanka, two potential contenders for the second spot in the final, stare at an early exit from the Asia Cup as they take on each other in a crunch clash in the Super Fours on Tuesday, September…

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Sep

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Ravichandran Ashwin set to play in ILT20 and BBL after IPL retirement: Report

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin looks set to ply his trade in the upcoming edition of the International League T20 and Big Bash League. Notably, both T20 leagues are set to clash this year and his availability could be limited in both the tournaments. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is set to feature in the upcoming editions of the International League T20 and the Big Bash League. He announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) last month to explore opportunities in T20 leagues. He was in a dilemma earlier to choose between the two leagues as…

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Sep

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Yuvraj Singh skips appearing before ED in connection to his alleged link with illegal online betting app

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has skipped appearing before ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to online betting app 1xBet. He was called by the probe agency for questioning today after grilling Robin Uthappa for eight hours on Monday. New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was due to appear before the Enforcement Directorate today in connection with a money laundering case linked to online betting app 1xBet. However, the cricketer has skipped appearing before the ED for unknown reasons. He was the fourth cricketer to be questioned in the case after Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and…

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Sep

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Why is Shreyas Iyer not playing for India A vs Australia in 2nd Unofficial Test?

Shreyas Iyer led India A in the first unofficial Test against Australia A but Dhruv Jurel walked out for the toss in the second Test that got underway today in Lucknow. Here's why Iyer is not playing the match today: Lucknow: The second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A got underway today at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Surprisingly, Dhruv Jurel is leading India A in this game as Shreyas Iyer who was the captain in the previous game, pulled out of the clash at the last minute. The exact reason for the 30-year-old's withdrawal from the match…

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Sep

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Devdutt Padikkal likely to pip Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan for middle-order role in WI Tests: Report

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal, who last played for India in Tests in Australia in November last year, is in line for a recall for the upcoming home series against the West Indies next month. India's squad for the two-match series in Ahmedabad and Delhi is likely to be announced on September 24. Lucknow: Karnataka and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal will likely earn a Test recall for the home series against the West Indies, set to kick off on October 2 in Ahmedabad. Padikkal, who has played just two Test matches for India, one each against England (home)…

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