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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it “unacceptable” for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan’s batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not meet the standards expected for international play. “It is not ideal for anybody,” he said. “Teams are preparing for the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, and this pitch is simply not acceptable,” Hesson continued. Pakistan’s collapse was swift, with the…
CNN — The Tour de France’s reputation precedes it. Even if you’ve never seen a bike race or struggle to name a professional rider, the most casual sports fan is aware of just how physically and mentally demanding the event can be. After 23 days on the road and well over 3,000 km (roughly 1,870 miles) cycled mostly around France, there are often just a handful of seconds separating the final podium finishers. While the route changes each year, the 2025 iteration of the Tour follows tradition by being composed of 21 total stages. For this year’s riders, though, Stage…
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE T20 The last edition in the CLT20 took place in 2014 which was won by CSK © Getty The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is set for a comeback – and its second incarnation will be bigger and better. Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), who met recently in Singapore on the sidelines of the ICC Annual Conference, took a formal decision to revive the tournament featuring franchises of domestic Twenty20 leagues of different countries. If all goes according to the plan, the league may restart as early as next year. Cricbuzz understands that the international boards will…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL England has been granted the hosting rights for the next three ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals, dealing a blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who had hoped to host the prestigious event in India starting from 2027. The decision, which was confirmed at the ICC’s annual conference in Singapore, follows months of deliberation. England’s successful track record in hosting previous WTC finals was a key factor in the outcome, with the country set to host the 2027, 2029, and 2031 finals. While the BCCI, led by former secretary Jay Shah,…
CNN — Tennessee quarterback Will Levis will have season-ending shoulder surgery, keeping him from competing for playing time in his third season with the Titans. The Titans announced Monday that Levis made his decision after consulting with doctors and his representatives. The Titans report Tuesday for training camp. “We support his decision to focus on his long-term health,” the Titans said in a statement. “He approached the offseason with professionalism and showed clear growth as a leader. We remain confident in his full recovery.” Will Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Story: https://t.co/oEXz8RbqKN pic.twitter.com/i6cPHBuzMt— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) July 21, 2025…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing XI for the fourth Test against India, set to begin on Wednesday at Old Trafford, Manchester. The major change in the lineup is the return of left-arm spinner and all-rounder Liam Dawson, who replaces Shoaib Bashir. Bashir has been ruled out for the rest of the series after suffering a fractured finger. Dawson last played a Test match in 2017 and made his debut against India in December 2016. He was brought back into the side following his impressive performance in the ongoing County Championship,…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Shaheens have suffered a major setback ahead of their England tour, as off-spinner Sajid Khan has been ruled out due to injury. Sajid fractured his right thumb during a training session at Tonbridge School Ground in Kent on Tuesday. The incident occurred just hours before the Shaheens’ first one-day match against the Professional County Club Select XI at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham. Following a medical examination, Sajid will now return to Pakistan on the earliest available flight. He is expected to begin his treatment and rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)…
CNN — Nigerian Ejike Ugboaja made history in 2006 by becoming the first player to be drafted to the NBA directly from Africa. He was briefly with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and played in Europe and the Middle East, as well as for the Nigerian national team. But the six-foot-nine-inch (206-centimeter) power forward’s biggest sporting impact may have been off the court. In 2007 he started the Ejike Ugboaja Foundation to give young African athletes scholarships and a chance to play basketball and football internationally. Beneficiaries include fellow basketballers Jeffrey Ike Obiagu, who played for Seton Hall University, and NBA player Precious Ezinna Achiuwa, as…
CNN — Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to competitive tennis after 16 months away as she reached the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles at the DC Open alongside Hailey Baptiste. The all-American pair defeated compatriot Clervie Ngounoue and the retiring Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 for Williams’ first victory on the WTA Tour since August 2023, when she defeated Veronika Kudermetova in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open. Williams, 45, gave her signature twirl after the match as she took in the adulation of the capacity crowd. “It’s just nice to be able to…
Tasmania opener pushes his case for higher honours after century against Sri Lanka A Tea time report: Jake Weatherald’s 13th first-class century has ensured he will be part of the Ashes selection conversation after putting Sri Lanka A to the sword in Darwin. Australia A’s Weatherald reached his hundred from 146 deliveries to continue to build his case for a spot in Australia’s XI for the first Test against England on November 21. Weatherald cashes in to further push Test claims The Darwin-born left-handed opener had some nervous moments as he approached his milestone and had to sit on 96…