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T20 World Cup: Waseem slams 50, Rizwan hits unbeaten 43 as UAE make 148/3 against Namibia
Electing to bat first, the opening pair of Waseem and wicket-keeper Vriitya Aravind put on just 39 runs in the first eight overs. Aravind struggled to accelerate after the power-play ended and got dismissed for 21 off 32 balls off left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz.
Champions Chess Tour: Duda to face Mamedyarov in Aimchess Rapid final as Carlsen crashes out
Though Carlsen has already won the Tour title with an event to spare, this was not a great event for the World No.1 from Norway as he had lost to Arjun Erigiasi and D Gukesh in the preliminary rounds. The Duda and pair Mamedyarov, two of the most chaotic and attacking players in world chess, will go head-to-head over two days after a semifinal full of excitement in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour.
La Liga: Real Madrid cruise past Elche; Valladolid beat Celta 4-1
Fede Valverde continued his excellent recent form with the opening goal in the 11th minute with a powerful shot. Madrid had two goals ruled off for offside from Karim Benzema and David Alaba in the first half and another one from Benzema after the break, but Benzema scored Madrid's second in the 75th minute to double the lead. Marco Asensio added the third in the last minute.
T20 World Cup: Steve Smith set to miss Australia's opener against New Zealand
Smith was a member of the squad that won the T20 World Cup last year but has struggled for form since then, losing out his spot to the likes of Cameron Green. He has struggled for runs in the three-match series in India and at home against England.
Healy confirmed as Australian Women's Team vice-captain; Dan Marsh, Prestwige named assistant coaches
Healy, 32, was endorsed by the Cricket Australia board following the retirement of Rachael Haynes last month. Dan Marsh and Scott Prestwidge have been confirmed as assistant coaches. A veteran of the Australia side having played 232 matches for her country -- second only to all-rounder Ellyse Perry -- Healy has previously served as vice-captain in a temporary capacity, most recently during Australia's multi-format series against India in 2021.
Pakistan will tour India for 2023 World Cup, I can give it in writing, says Aakash Chopra
However, former India opener Aakash Chopra believes PCB may not stand firm on its announcement and will definitely send their team to India for the 50-over World Cup. He said he can 'give in writing' that India won't travel to Pakistan for next year's Asia Cup and also Pakistan will definitely come to India to play in the ODI World Cup.
Bayern come from behind to beat Augsburg in German Cup
Augsburg started brightly on home soil as Ermedin Demirovic kept Bayern's defence busy in the opening stages on Wednesday night. The hosts' strong start paid off after nine minutes, as Elvis Rexhbecaj set up for Mads Pedersen, who had time to drill the ball past Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.
Ramita crowned 10m air rifle junior women's world champion
That performance and a 1-2-3 finish in the 50m Pistol Women Junior competition were the highlights for India on competition day seven at the Egypt International Olympic City (EIOC) Shooting Range, taking India's tally to 25 medals including 10 gold, five silver and 10 bronze medals won so far. They still lie second behind China.
PKL 9: UP Yoddhas go down to Gujarat Giants
The match had as many as four raiders picking up Super 10s that included UP Yoddhas star raiders Pardeep Narwal (17) and Surender Gill (14). UP Yoddhas are now placed sixth with 13 points to their kitty from 5 games so far this season. UP Yoddhas will next play Tamil Thalaivas on October 23.
West Indies' tour of Pakistan: T20I series postponed to 2024
As per PCB, the decision was taken with the view to get more preparation for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to be played in the West Indies and the USA in 2024. "The Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies have agreed to postpone the three-match T20I series, which was due to take place in January 2023 in Pakistan, to the first quarter of 2024," the PCB said in a statement.
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