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Will India give visas to Pakistan's cricketers for Legends League Cricket?
The first season of the league was played in January this year in Muscat, Oman between three teams - India Maharajas, World Giants and Asia Lions - and comprised seven games. However, season 2 will have four franchise owned teams. There will be 15 matches, which will be played in six cities -- Kolkata, Lucknow, Delhi, Jodhpur, Cuttack and Rajkot from September 17 to October 8.
Faf du Plessis roped in by Chennai Super Kings owners for CSA T20 League: Report
But the du Plessis-CSK partnership, which ran from 2011 to 2021, barring 2016 and 2017 when the franchise was suspended from IPL, may be reunited, this time in South Africa's upcoming new T20 League. A report by Cricbuzz says that the Chennai Super Kings management has roped in the former South Africa captain as their marquee signing for the Johannesburg franchise in the CSA T20 League.
Series against West Indies a great opportunity to try different combinations: Conway
"I wouldn't say we have set roles as of yet. This is a great opportunity to try different combinations. It's nice that everyone is back though. It will obviously provide good opportunities for guys to experience different roles." "Whatever they may be in the future of this series, we don't know, but it's exciting for us to just try different combinations and work through different roles," said Conway after New Zealand defeated West Indies by 13 runs in the first T20I at Sabina Park.
Benzema makes history as Real Madrid win European Super Cup
As promised prior to the match, Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti started with the same 11 that beat Liverpool in the Champions League final in Paris back in May, while Eintracht went into the game on the back of a 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the weekend and without star player Filip Kostic, who is on the verge of joining Juventus.
Bencic defeats Serena Williams in emotional Toronto send-off
Playing her first match since her essay in Vogue detailing the decision behind her impending retirement, Williams was greeted by a rapturous ovation from the Toronto crowd as she took to the court. Williams was bidding to win her first back-to-back singles matches since 2021 Roland Garros, having won her Toronto opener in straight sets over Nuria Parrizas Diaz. But in a rematch of their memorable semifinal duel on this very court in 2015, Bencic was able to control the match from start to finish with her serve. The 25-year-old from Switzerland faced just one break point in the match, which she saved.
It is a special feeling to return home with CWG medal: Young hockey sensation Sangita Kumari
This medal was significantly special for Indian youngster Sangita Kumari because it was her maiden appearance in the prestigious tournament. When asked about the same, the 20-year-old said, "It is a special feeling to return home with a medal. There are plenty of festivities back home. Everyone in my village is so happy and excited, they tell me it is a proud moment for Jharkhand.
Emotional Kyrgios dedicates victory over Medvedev in Montreal to sick mother
After the win the Australian tennis star sent an emotional message to his mother, who has been hospitalised. Kyrgios went up to the on-court camera and wrote an emotional message, "Be Strong Ma" on the lens as he received a loud round of applause from the crowd in Canada. The 27-year-old stunned World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in 3 sets to continue his fine run on the tour ever since reaching the Wimbledon final in July. Kyrgios frequently deployed serve-and-volley tactics to exploit the defending champion's deep positioning on return. He also staved off the two break points he faced during the two-hour encounter at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
2022 BRICS Games to be held online in September
The 2022 BRICS Games features breakdancing, chess and Wushu (Chinese martial arts) as medal events and yoga, dragon and lion dance, dragon boat racing, Brazil jiu-jitsu, sambo and dibeke as demonstration events, reports Xinhua. Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport, expressed his belief that the BRICS Games will enhance solidarity and friendship, promote peace and development.
Nadal confirms participation in Cincinnati Open
The 36-year-old is set for his first competitive appearance since pulling out of Wimbledon just before the semifinals with an abdominal injury he sustained during the London fortnight. His difficult decision not to play Nick Kyrgios in that semi-final has allowed him a relatively quick return from the muscle tear.
Odean Smith's all-round show goes in vain as New Zealand defeat West Indies by 13 runs
It was a match where West Indies had a brilliant fielding performance. Shimron Hetmyer took a one-handed catch on the ropes at deep point to remove Martin Guptill (16). Wicketkeeper Devon Thomas took a great catch to dismiss Devon Conway, and then Hayden Walsh dived full stretch at deep square leg to account for skipper Kane Williamson. All three catches came off the bowling of Smith.
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