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Eight teams including Bangladesh to vie for remaining two slots in Women's T20I World Cup
South Africa, Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and West Indies have qualified for the mega event based on the ICC T20I rankings, with the last two spots remaining to be filled in the 10-team tournament. Bangladesh will have to take the World Cup Qualifiers route as they are just outside the group of teams already qualified with a Women's T20I Ranking of 9. The US enter the Qualifiers as the dark horses with a ranking of 28.
South Africa's Mark Boucher appointed Mumbai Indians' head coach
Mumbai Indians, the winners of five IPL trophies, said in a statement on Friday that, "Mark Boucher has had a long and illustrious career as a wicket-keeper, batsman and holds the record for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper. Post-retirement he took over as coach for Titans, a top-level cricket franchise in South Africa, and led them to five domestic titles.
Trolls could have put Arshdeep in emotional turmoil, indicates Ashwin
Fans took to social media to vent their ire against Arshdeep recently, when he dropped the catch with Pakistan needing 34 runs to win in two overs. In the 18th over of the Super Four game, with Pakistan needing 34 runs, Asif Ali tried to sweep Ravi Bishnoi and it seemed like he would be returning to the pavilion.
Fit-again Craig Ervine returns to lead Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup
The squad also sees a return from injuries for Tendai Chatara, Wellington Masakadza and Milton Shumba while Blessing Muzarabani also comes back to lead the pace attack. Chatara returns from a collarbone fracture while Muzarabani, who travelled with the team to Australia without playing a game, is back fit and firing.
Afridi making rapid progress but Pakistan likely to be edgy till he takes the field in T20 World Cup
Zaman injured his right knee, landing awkwardly while fielding during the T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai and will fly to London to begin his rehabilitation, an ICC report quoting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. Pakistan lost the final to Sri Lanka with Zaman being bowled for a first-ball duck after hurting his knee in the first innings.
Durand Cup 2022: Bengaluru FC reach final with 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC
An unfortunate own goal by Odei Onaindia (31') helped Bengaluru FC to reach the final as Hyderabad FC had no answer to the Blues' unshakeable defence led by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu who bedazzled their opponents with his astonishing saves to deny their each and every shot.
'I wish this day would have never come': Nadal on Federer's retirement
"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form, but I also know my body's capabilities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," the tennis great said in a statement on Twitter.
Halep to miss rest of 2022 season after undergoing nose surgery
Halep said that she was unclear how long recovery would take, but won't participate in any more events in 2022.
"My 2022 season is over. 2022, you have been an interesting year full of everything! See you on court, 2023. I feel I still have a lot to do on a tennis court and still have the same goals," she wrote on social media.
Pakistan name squad for T20 World Cup, Shaheen returns; Fakhar misses out
Shaheen Shah Afridi had missed the Asia Cup after being advised a 4-6 weeks rest by the medical team following an injury to the right knee ligament. He had copped an injury while fielding during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July."Shaheen, who is undergoing rehabilitation for a knee injury in London and expected to resume bowling early next month," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.
'Laver cup...will be my final ATP event', Roger Federer announces end of historic career
"As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I've worked hard to return to full competitive form, but I also know my body's capabilities and limits and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years," Roger Federer said in a statement on Twitter.
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