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We understand BCCI's position; hybrid model was the best solution: Najam Sethi on Asia Cup
Sethi's comments came hours after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said the 2023 Asia Cup will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a hybrid model from August 31 to September 17. It will be the first time since 2008 that matches of a multi-nation cricket tournament will be staged in Pakistan, who will be hosting the first four matches of Asia Cup 2023, followed by Sri Lanka hosting the rest of the tournament.
Stuttgart Open: Gasquet stuns Tsitsipas for 600th career win
With this, the 36-year old Gasquet became the fourth active player to reach the 600-win milestone, joining Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. "It's a big achievement for me. It's incredible to achieve it. I played 20 years on the Tour and to win 600 matches, it's big for me. I'm very happy with this number. . Of course I will try to.
What will be the outcome in wrestlers' case: Bail or Arrest?
Besides filing the charge sheet before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahima Rai of the Rouse Avenue Courts, the Delhi Police also approached the Patiala House Courts seeking cancellation of an FIR by a 'minor' wrestler accusing Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. The 550-page report filed by the police said that no corroborative evidence was found to support the allegations levelled in the FIR.
Messi scores as Argentina beat Australia 2-0 in Beijing
Only two minutes into the match, Messi intercepted a cross at the top of the penalty area. He dribbled past a defender before dispatching a curling left-foot shot into the net, Xinhua reported. Substitute Pezzella augmented the lead to 2-0 in the 68th minute, directing a header into the middle of the goal box.
'Forensic reports not included in initial charge sheet in wrestlers' complaint case'
The official clarified that the charge sheet filed initially is not the final report and any new information obtained by the investigators will be included in the supplementary charge sheet(s). However, the officer said that the filing of an additional charge sheet depends upon the report and ongoing probe.
Pant's recovery going faster than expected; Bumrah, Shreyas could return for Asia Cup: Report
"Pant is believed to be largely pain-free, and while skill work is still "quite some time away", he is currently increasing his lower-body and upper-body mobility exercises under the guidance of physio S Rajnikanth, who has previously worked with several India age-group teams and has also been part of the Delhi Capitals support staff.
Indonesia Open: Prannoy, Srikanth reach quarters; Sindhu, Lakshya and Rajawat ousted
Srikanth defeated compatriot Lakshya Sen in straight games, while Prannoy, seeded seventh here, got the better of NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong, 21-18, 21-16 in 43 minutes. Former World Champion Sindhu, who won a silver medal in the Rio Olympics in 2016 and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, went down 18-21, 16-21 in the 29-minute encounter.
AFC U-17 Asian Cup: An overview of India's opponents in Group D
Coach Bibiano Fernandes' side have had a long and arduous preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, and are now set to take on Group D, where they will face Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20), and defending champion Japan (June 23). As the clock winds down to the kickoff of Group D, let's take a look at India's three opponents.
Asia Cup to be held from August 31 to September 17, tournament to be played in Pakistan, Sri Lanka
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, the winners of ACC Men's Premier Cup, will compete in a total of 13 ODI matches, which is seen as preparation for the ODI World Cup to be held in India in October-November. India and Pakistan have been grouped alongside Nepal while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are the sides featuring in the other group.
Premier League 2023-24: Manchester City begins title defence against Kompany's Burnley on August 11
The fixture pits the treble-winning City against their former title-winning captain Vincent Kompany, the Belgian who took over at relegated Burnley and guided them to an instant return to the Premier League. Saturday's (August 11) Premier League action kicks off at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal taking on Nottingham Forest, the team that ended their title dreams last season.
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