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Naseem’s last-over sixes power Pakistan into Asia Cup final, India out

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Sept 7 (AFP/APP):Tailender Naseem Shah hit two last-over sixes as Pakistan pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, knocking out rivals India in the process. Chasing 130 for […]

Qatar to reopen old airport to ease World Cup traffic

Doha, Sept 7 (AFP/APP): Qatar is to reopen the mothballed Doha International Airport next week, airlines said Wednesday, as it seeks to ease pressure ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Doha International Airport has been in semi-retirement since it was replaced in 2014 by the […]

Sabalenka into second successive US Open semi-final

New York, Sept 7 (AFP/APP):Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semi-finals for a second successive year on Wednesday with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) win over Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic. The 24-year-old from Belarus will face either world number one or French Open champion […]

Serrano grabs Tour of Britain lead after stage four win

London, Sept 7 (AFP/APP): Gonzalo Serrano seized the overall lead in the Tour of Britain on Wednesday after winning a dramatic fourth stage in the north of England. The Movistar Team rider pipped Britain’s Tom Pidcock (Ineos), Belgian rider Dylan Teuns (Israel — Premier Tech) […]

Dinamo shock Chelsea to ruin Aubameyang’s debut

Zagreb, Sept 6 (AFP/APP): Chelsea made a miserable start to their Champions League campaign as Dinamo Zagreb ruined Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s debut with a shock 1-0 victory on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel’s side was expected to cruise through Group E after being drawn with Dinamo, Red Bull […]

India v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup T20 scoreboard

Dubai, Sept 6 (AFP/APP):Scoreboard from the Asia Cup T20 international Super Four between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Tuesday: India KL Rahul lbw b Theekshana 6 R. Sharma c Nissanka b Karunaratne 72 V. Kohli b Madushanka 0 S. Yadav c Theekshana b […]

Pakistan to perform better in upcoming Asia Cup matches, Inzamam

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP):Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes the win against India in the inaugural match of the Super Four stage will raise the confidence of the players and they will perform better in their remaining matches of the ongoing Asia Cup. Pakistan beat India by […]

Asia Cup: Haris Rauf sheds light on Pakistan’s plan against India

ISLAMABAD 04 Sep (Online): Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has vowed on his side’s behalf to maintain the winning streak in Today’s (Sudnay) hi-octane match against arch-rivals India, after routing Hong Kong in the team’s second Asia Cup clash. Rauf revealed Pakistan’s strategy hours before […]

Leao claims derby honours for Milan

MILAN 04 Sep (Online): Rafael Leao fired a warning shot to the rest of Serie A on Saturday with his brace in AC Milan’s 3-2 derby triumph over Inter Milan which put his team level with league leaders Napoli, 2-1 winners at Lazio thanks to […]

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20 international

DHAKA 04 Sep (Online): Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday. The development came out three days after the team’s unceremonious exit from the Asia Cup. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from T20 internationals,” Mushfiqur, 35, said […]

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