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South Africa (AP) — South Africa opted to bat first against Pakistan in the first test on Thursday to book its place in the World Test Championship final.  The teams loaded their XIs with four fast bowlers each and didn’t send in a spin specialist for the Boxing Day test match on a SuperSport Park surface where pace has ruled the past six years.  South Africa test debutant Corbin Bosch who will be joined by veteran fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen

There are some exciting matches on the India schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy which starts with their match against their neighbour Pakistan on February 23, 2024 in Dubai. : This game will be one that will take cricket lovers across the world by storm India and Pakistan have been a battleground for decades and every encounter between the two has been a high-stakes affair.  Then ahead of this great match, India is going to play Bangladesh on 20th February 2024 in Dubai

Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, seems to have faith in Kohli’s ability to tackle off spinners in Australia. In an interview, he said that those who possess Kohli’s prowess would always find a way to win.  He has mostly gotten out of the last five-match series due to a feeling of trying to hit balls very wide of his stumps even during the Perth test when he scored an unbeaten hundred after running dry from form for a substantial

Messi-Ronaldo era ends; Man City crisis, Sunil Chhetri goodbye headlines drama-filled 2024. The football season 2024 was a rollercoaster, a season of glory and disaster. The good game provided drama to the last, from Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory to Kylian Mbappé’s celebrity transfer to Real Madrid.  It was a spectacular season for Real as they did double, by claiming the 2023-24 La Liga title and 15th Champions League trophy. Manchester City on the other hand remained top of the domestic table with another

Indian cricket team is going to play their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) which is the governing body of the tournament has decided to hold the match neutrally in UAE.  This weekend, Feb 23, Sunday, at Dubai International Stadium, the two vengeful South Asian rivals will battle it out.  The first big move made under the chairmanship of Jay Shah was that the ICC finally ended the hosting rights issue of Champions Trophy 2025 by deciding

The 7th running of the venerable Al Adaid Desert Challenge will be held on Friday, 7 February 2025 at Sealine in Qatar. The race promises a lot of excitement for riders and spectators, both in terms of adrenalin-filled races and desert beauty.  Explore Qatar Natural Wonder   It’s about the pristine landscape of Al Adaid, one of Qatar’s most popular natural attractions. This is an adventure like no other, it will be over sandy roads, giant dunes and awe-inspiring vistas.  All Skill Levels and

The UAE had defeated Kuwait in an acrimonious final to win the Gulf T20I Championship in Dubai on Saturday night. The UAE had to bat well for a small 153 and put on a brilliant 2-run win that was a memorable match in their cricket history.  The innings started tentatively for the home team and the opening batsman Tanish Suri put in an early stand with 34 runs. The contributions of Alishan Sharafu and Rahul Chopra (28 each) were a bit of stabilisation

Sediqullah Atal scored his first one-day international century as Afghanistan knocked out Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to open the three-match series 1-0.  Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) combined for 191 runs for the first wicket and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi with 29 in a row put the visitors on 286-6 in 50 overs.  Zimbabwe who were on the toss had started badly as Ben Curran came off the final ball of the opening over to get out.  Only Sikandar

International Cricket Council (ICC): The men's ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan and at a neutral stadium, ICC announced on Thursday. It will be the same rule for all the ICC matches between India and Pakistan in the rights cycle 2024-27.  ICC issued statement on Thursday: "India and Pakistan matches played by either side at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue," ICC Board has confirmed on Thursday.  This will hold for the ICC

New Delhi, Still unable to wrap his head around R Ashwin's quick exit from international cricket, an incredulous World Cup captain Kapil Dev feels the number-one off-spinner deserves to be farewelled, perhaps at home.  Ashwin shocked everyone when he quit Wednesday, immediately after the Brisbane Test against Australia went to a draw.  Kapil thought he didn’t like something.  "I was amazed that one of the best cricketers in India retired from the game. The fan sigh was not uncommon but I felt a

SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan aiming to sweep the series after series opener, South Africa looking for a back-to-back to make it 1-1. All the key information for the game here.  South Africa and Pakistan will take on each other in the second game of three-match SA vs PAK ODI series. Pakistan lost the T20I series by 0-2, and took it back on the heels with three-wicket victory in the opening ODI of the series. They got their star player, Saim Ayu

Get ready to pull on your running shoes and be part of the fun for the 2nd edition of the MEDIA ONE Doha Run, which will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Al Bidda Park! This much-anticipated event is open to all age and ability groups and in race categories ranging from 800 meters to 10 km. Either you are a runner who competes or want to spend an evening with family and friends, this will be one event you will

The 19th of December sees the ‘Greatest Show on Court!’ as world class tennis players and musicians are united for World Tennis League Season 3.  This season is set to play at the Etihad Arena from 19-22 December with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) and Miral supporting the league.  The 4 players each will be in four teams, consisting of HonorFX Eagles, TSL Hawks, Game Changers Falcons, and Kites in the 3rd season of World Tennis League.

T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27-run win over WIndies. Taskin Ahmed was the star of a superb bowling performance as Bangladesh defended another comparatively low total to win by a series-clinching 27-run aggregate over West Indies in the second T20 International of a three-match series played at Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent on Tuesday.  The tourists were bowled out for 129-7 by medium-pacer Taskin who had taken two wickets in the opening over before coming back to take the match in the

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket immediately after third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.  The sleight of hand off-spinner gets 537 from 106 tests which is second in the Indian record behind Anil Kumble’s 619.  Ashwin didn’t get a chance to play in the series-opener in Perth, but made a return to the side for the day-night second test in Adelaide, and picked up one wicket. That contest would become his last, he was dropped from Brisbane.  "Today will

Brisbane: Australia & India third Test in Brisbane was held 2-2 with thunderstorms preventing the hosts from getting a chance at an unthinkable win Wednesday, keeping the series at 1-1.  A late tea at the Gabba on bad lighting with India 8-0 (who had been given 275 to win), Australia’s verdict 89-7.  But a major storm hit the region over the break and play was cancelled and now the five-Test series is off to Melbourne and Sydney.  The result corrodes India’s hopes of

Be a part of the running journey for a very exciting and memorable day on Friday, 14th February 2025, at Aspire Park with 6th Edition of the Gulf Madhyamam Qatar Run. A family with little kids, long time runner or beginner this event has something for everyone from 800M to 10K distances.  Race Details   It will have a variety of races in Qatar run with the categories to suit different age groups and fitness levels. – From the 10K to the 800M Mini

Australia frustrated as India avoid follow-on in Gabba Test. Indians pulled off a brave comeback on day four of the third Test in Brisbane, thanks to an unexpected 10-wicket stand from Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. They annoy Australia’s spinners, and India did away with the follow-on, retaining their hope in the tight series.  India, being put on the back foot by Australia’s first-innings 445, stood at 213-9. There was little left to bat at and it appeared there would be a follow-on.

Tim Southee will never be the same again after the New Zealand great announced on Tuesday he has retired from international cricket.  Southee will " fade out" a cheerful lad after claiming two wickets in his 107th and final Test match, a 423-run demolition of England in Hamilton.  The 36-year-old swing bowler then declared that he too would not feature again for his country in limited-overs cricket after a remarkable 17 seasons in all three formats.  "Time for these young guys," Southee said. 

Opener Tanish Suri, skipper Muhammad Waseem and pace bowler Muhammad Jawadullah all batted with oomph as UAE beat Kuwait by 11 runs to win the Gulf T20I Championship for the third time in a row at Dubai on Monday.  Waseem had the toss and took the bat. The Pakistan-born batsman struck a 28-ball 51 and a 104-run opening stand with Suri (77 off 47 balls) in 10.3 overs.  At one point the UAE had a chance to post a 200-plus, but none of