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CNN — Malala Yousafzai has never stopped fighting for the rights of women, even after it almost cost the Nobel-Prize-winning activist her life. And in her latest rallying cry, Yousafzai wants more opportunities granted to Afghanistan’s elite female athletes, at a time when they have been forced into exile under the Taliban’s rule. For that to be the case, she says that international sports organizations must show “bravery and courage” against the radical Islamist group, which is not recognized by most countries around the world. “They can definitely find opportunities for these players to play, and this is a form…
Jofra Archer’s “effortless pace” in the nets has been a “wake-up call” for England captain Ben Stokes as the fast bowler works towards a Test return he has always wanted.Archer is back with the England camp after four years away from the Test game due to elbow and back injuries but will not play in the second match of the series against India, at Edgbaston live on Sky Sports from Wednesday (11am start), with the hosts unchanged. The 30-year-old, who could make his long-awaited comeback in the third Test at Lord’s from July 10, will stay with England this week…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan is set to undergo surgery on his right shoulder in the United Kingdom, according to local media reports, a development that is expected to sideline him for approximately three months. The 26-year-old has reportedly been experiencing persistent discomfort in his shoulder. Following medical consultations, surgery was advised to resolve the issue. He is likely to travel to the UK soon to proceed with the operation. This injury setback comes just weeks before Pakistan’s scheduled three-match T20 international series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin later in July. Shadab, who last…
IPL TRADE CSK confirm interest in Samson, but no formal approach made to Rajasthan Royals yet © BCCI/IPL The growing chatter linking Sanju Samson with Chennai Super Kings appears to have substance beyond social media speculation. Cricbuzz can confirm that the CSK franchise is open to welcoming the batter-keeper in their fold. But so are a few other teams. While confirming interest in Samson, a senior CSK official told Cricbuzz that no formal communication has yet been initiated with the Rajasthan Royals’ management. “We are definitely looking at Sanju. He is an Indian batter, who is a keeper and an…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for appointing Azhar Mahmood as the interim head coach of the national Test team, calling the decision “illogical” and a sign of poor management. Speaking on a YouTube show on Monday, Akmal said he was unable to understand the reasoning behind the appointment and compared it to the PCB’s previous controversial move of naming Mickey Arthur as director of cricket while he remained committed to county cricket in England. “I just don’t understand the logic behind this decision,” Akmal said. “It’s exactly like when…
CNN — He hasn’t picked up a professional baseball glove in 24 years, but he’s still picking up a paycheck – and a hefty one at that. It’s July 1, which for New York Mets fans means it’s Bobby Bonilla Day. The former slugger retired in 2001 with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he has been collecting a check of nearly $1.2 million from the Mets every year on July 1 for more than a decade. The deal is part of a contract negotiated by Bonilla’s agent Dennis Gilbert, which will pay Bonilla $1,193,248.20 every year until 2035. Bonilla, a…
Pakistan remained unbeaten in the Asian Youth Netball Championship after defeating the Maldives 49-39 on Tuesday to cruise into the semi-final. Today’s play marked the Green Shirts’ fifth and final group match at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in South Korea, and puts them at the top of Pool B with 10 points. The first quarter saw tough competition with Pakistan scoring 14-12 against the Maldives, who dominated in the second quarter to end at 24-26 at halftime. Pakistan marginally took the lead in the third quarter at 35-32 before ending the match at 49-39. According to the new format introduced…
Andrew Flintoff insists he has no interest in succeeding Brendon McCullum as England head coach.Flintoff is overseeing the fortunes of England Lions and Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, having returned to cricket following his Top Gear crash that left him with severe facial and rib injuries. He has been linked with the top England post, possibly if McCullum opts against extending his contract with the national side that covers all three formats and runs up to and including the 2027 World Cup.But Flintoff rejected the notion, instead choosing to highlight how big a fan of McCullum he is, likening the…
CNN — World No. 33 Yulia Putintseva asked the umpire to eject a spectator from her first-round match at Wimbledon over safety concerns, calling the attendee “dangerous” and “crazy.” Putintseva went on to lose 6-0, 6-0 to the USA’s Amanda Anisimova in just 43 minutes and was visibly emotional while sitting down ahead of the final game. Trailing 0-3 in the first set on court 15, Putintseva reported the fan to the umpire at the change of ends. “Can you take him out? I’m not going to continue playing until he leaves,” she was heard telling the umpire on the…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced England’s playing XI for the second Test of the ongoing five-match home series against India. The match is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Despite adding fast bowler Jofra Archer to the squad ahead of the second Test, England have decided to go with the same lineup that won the opening match in Leeds. Archer was expected to make his return to Test cricket after more than four years, but the team management has opted not to make any changes. England secured a memorable…