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ECB chair Richard Thompson expresses desire to host IPL matches in England
New ECB chair Richard Thompson has drawn comparison with the NBA and NFL, who play some of their games in the UK, and hoped that England could stage IPL matches in the future as well, with the cricket's governing body in the country hoping to double attendances from two million to four million.
Australian white-ball skipper Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI cricket
The 35-year-old Finch's retirement from 50-over international cricket means he will not lead the Kangaroos in the 2023 World Cup next year in India, while he will continue to be skipper of the side for the ICC T20 World Cup at home in October-November this year. Finch, who has played 145 ODIs for Australia, has struggled for form in recent games, scoring only 26 runs in his last seven innings, according to ICC.
Coco Gauff set to break into WTA Top 10 for the first time
Gauff's spot within the Top 10 was secured following her run to the US Open quarterfinals. At 18 years and 183 days old, Gauff will be the youngest woman to debut in the Top 10 since 17-year-old Nicole Vaidisova in 2006. She is also the youngest American to achieve the feat since Serena Williams at age 17 in 1999.
Formula 1: Sainz quickest for Ferrari in second practice as more drivers incur penalties
It had already been confirmed that Verstappen, Sainz and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton would take grid penalties for PU element changes but race officials later revealed that Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull, Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas and AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda will also make component changes and incur penalties.
Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 5
Cadiz coach Sergio Gonzalez's future depends on a good display against Barca Cadiz coach Sergio Gonzalez and Sevilla's Julen Lopetegui are the early-season favorites in the 'sack-race' to see who will be the first coach to lose their job this season. Despite leading Cadiz to safety last season, Sergio is under pressure after a start that has seen his side lose all four matches, while conceding 10 goals and not scoring any.
Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by five wickets
Spinners Wanindu Hasaranga (3/21) and Maheesh Theekshana's (2/21) impressive bowling performance helped Sri Lanka bowl out Pakistan for 121 in 19.1 overs. Apart from Hasaranga and Theekshana, Pramod Madushan (2/21), Chamika Karunaratne (1/4) and Dhananjaya de Silva (1/18) also bowled with discipline and did a decent job for Sri Lanka.
AIFF President, Secretary-General meet FIFA President in Doha
Kalyan Chaubey was last month elected as AIFF President and later nominated Prabhakaran as secretary-general. This was their first courtesy visit to the FIFA office and thus called on the FIFA President. They had an encouraging and constructive meeting with the FIFA President on the future development of Indian Football, the AIFF informed on Friday.
Durand Cup: Dauda brace takes Mohammedan Sporting to semis
MDSP, despite missing out on key players like Faslu and Abhishek Halder due to injuries and suspension, were on the front foot from the outset and it seemed like a matter of time before they scored. Marcus Joseph himself missed a couple of headers before setting up the opener.
I feel lonely being the only Indian competing at the top: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, the World Championships silver medallist, capped his superb season by winning the title at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich on Thursday, becoming the first Indian to win the Diamond League Final Trophy. Chopra's throw of 88.84 metres proved enough to seal the title.
Premier League postpones weekend's matches as mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died on Thursday aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. The country is now in a state of national mourning. "At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," the Premier League said in a statement on Friday.
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