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Fate of last two teams for Women's T20 World Cup to be decided in Abu Dhabi today
Zimbabwe, who will play Ireland at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, had made a strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier with victories over Papua New Guinea (by eight wickets) and Thailand (sic wickets), according to ICC. But with a semifinal place assured, they were less impressive in their third T20I in the group stage as they lost to the UAE off the last ball.
CLOSE-IN: Indian women's cricket -- Rising to the Harmanpreet Kaur
One hopes to see the Indian women's team on the Lord's balcony, very much in the style of Kapil Dev's victorious 1983 World Cup side. The image of that victory is still etched in the minds of millions of Indian cricket fans and has been the inspiration for young Indian boys to take up the sport seriously.
Federer to team with Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles
The Swiss and Spaniard will take to court against Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at The 02 in London following the conclusion of Andy Murray's match against Alex de Minaur. "I am not sure if I will be able to handle it all but I will try. I've had some tough moments in the past, being horribly nervous. All these years.
2nd T20I: Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to thumping 10-wicket win over England
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Alex Hales and Phil Salt put on a quickfire 42-run partnership in the first five overs for England. Salt got England up and running with a six against Mohammad Nawaz and Hales followed it up with a four and six in the next over. Shahnawaz Dahani turned it around for Pakistan in the final over of the Powerplay and was on a hattrick with the wicket of Hales and Dawid Malan.
BCCI AGM to be held in Mumbai on October 18: Report
According to the Cricbuzz report, the first edition could be in March and the BCCI is expected to issue tenders for the media rights and sale of franchises. The league is likely to be a six-team affair but modalities and the final decision are expected at the AGM.
Experience of playing IPL helped me remain calm in difficult situation in debut match, says Australia's Tim David
Because of his familiarity with the Indian conditions and having played against most of the Indian players in the IPL, Tim David did not feel much pressure as he along with wicketkeeper Matthew Wade guided Australia to a four-wicket win against India at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Actually, think India's best team has both of Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik: Ricky Ponting
While right-handed Karthik can boast about being a specialist finisher in the shortest format of the game, left-handed Pant's enormous talent has seen him get the back of many experts. Now, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India should look to field both Karthik and Pant in the same eleven, something which has happened on a few occasions in the past.
2nd T20I: Bumrah is fit, Bhuvi still very difficult to pick and Harshal needs time to settle down, says Suryakumar Yadav
However, on the eve of the second T20I of the three-match series that will be played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium at Jamtha near here on Friday, middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav came out in support of the bowlers. He denied that opposition batters are easily picking Harshal Patel's off-cutters and claimed seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was as deceptive and effective as ever.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Tokyo; Haddad Maia through to quarterfinals
Haddad Maia advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover and will face No.4 seed Veronika Kudermetova, who dispatched qualifier Fernanda Contreras Gomez 6-0, 6-1 in just 56 minutes. "I am really sorry that I am not able to compete today," Naomi Osaka said in a statement.
National Games: At 38, paddler Mouma Das still packs a punch
But even if the five-time national champion is only playing table tennis for enjoyment, she can teach youngsters a few lessons in how to win matches. Mouma did just that when she saved two match points before defeating 19-year-old Diya Chitale of Maharashtra in five sets to set up West Bengal's victory in the table tennis women's team final at the 36th National Games here on Wednesday.
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