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Team India coach Rahul Dravid joins squad before India-Pakistan match
Dravid's return will boost the morale of the team as it looks to avenge the 10-wicket defeat inflicted by Pakistan at the same venue during the ICC T20 World Cup last year. Dravid had tested positive for Covid-19 on August 23, placing his involvement during the Asia Cup in doubt.
Kohli will get advantage from the break he took, sure of him getting runs against Pakistan: Kaif
Sunday's clash will see the resumption of the 'greatest rivalry' in the world of cricket when India and Pakistan open their Asia Cup Group A campaign. This will also be the first meeting between these two teams after facing off in the Men's T20 World Cup last year in the UAE.
England skipper Ben Stokes rates Test win against South Africa the finest this summer
England dismissed the Proteas for a paltry 179 in the second innings to complete an innings and 85-run win and level the three-Test series 1-1 at Old Trafford.Ben Stokes was declared 'Player of the Match' for his century and four wickets in the contest. This was England's fifth win in six Tests since Stokes and coach McCullum came together to lead the faltering side.
James Anderson says he has no plans to retire after achieving another landmark
On Saturday, James Anderson added another feather to his cap, picking up the wicket of South Africa's Simon Harmer to go past Australian great Glenn McGrath as the fast bowler with most wickets at the international level. It was Anderson's 950th international wicket, a tally he would go on to better by one at the end of the day to help England seal an innings win against the Proteas in the second Test at Old Trafford.
La Liga: Ancelotti and Xavi both look towards end of the transfer window
With the window closing on August 31, most eyes are on possible departures at Real Madrid and the club's options of buying a striker to provide backup to Karim Benzema. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti said he would be putting his confidence in Mariano Diaz, who many had expected to leave before the end of the month, reports Xinhua.
Klopp hails 'perfect' afternoon after Reds put nine past Bournemouth
Just pipped to the title last term, the Reds struggled in the opening weeks of this campaign as draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace were compounded by Monday's galling loss at rivals Manchester United, reports DPA. Klopp's calls for a reaction were heeded in style on Saturday, when nobody inside a rocking Anfield could have predicted they would witness Liverpool matching their biggest top-flight win ever.
Durand Cup 2022: Kerala Blasters register first win, beat NorthEast United 3-0
A brace from Mohammed Aimen (28', 90') and a goal from Muhammed Ajsal (55') outnumbered NorthEast United FC to hand full points to the Blasters. NorthEast United FC hit the ground running by being quick on the ball right from kick-off with a handful number of chances being created in the opening minutes of the game, but the Kerala Blasters' shot-stopper Sachin Suresh calmly took charge of the situation.
2nd Test: England register innings and 85 runs win, pull South Africa down from top of WTC standings
South Africa had affirmed their position at the top of the WTC table after their win at Lord's, but an innings defeat here has reduced their win percentage to 66.67 percent, below that of Australia's 70 percent. Sri Lanka are third with 53.33 percent, but South Africa will hope to seal a win in the next Test to ensure they are on course to reach the ICC World Test Championship final next year in England.
U.S Open 2022: Serena and Venus Williams receive doubles wild card
The William sisters are two-time champions at the U.S Open and will pair for the first time since 2018 Roland Garros. In addition to their 14 major doubles titles, the last of which came at 2016 Wimbledon, Serena and Venus have teamed to win three Olympic gold medals in doubles, winning in 2000, 2008, and 2012.
Asia Cup 2022: Bowlers, openers power Afghanistan to an 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka in opener
After being invited to bat first, Sri Lanka lost wickets in clusters and their batters looked uncomfortable in the middle for most of the innings, getting bowled out for a paltry 105 in 19.4 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (38 off 29), Chamika Karunaratne (31 off 38) and Danushka Gunathilaka (17 off 17) were the top-scorers for Sri Lanka.
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