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The Ghana international, who plays for Turkish club Hatayspor, is thought to be in a building that was destroyed, Hatayspor spokesman Mustafa Özat said, according to Turkish media. Former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu is missing and believed to be trapped under rubble following the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey on Monday and left…
A total of 22 games will be played in the inaugural season with the top-ranked team in the league stage qualifying directly for the final. The much-awaited inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be played from March 4 to 26 in Mumbai. The Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium will host…
Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militão have not been ruled out of joining their teammates for an eventual final if Madrid qualifies, but none of the others are expected to make it. Real Madrid go to the Club World Cup without six injured players, including striker Karim Benzema and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Also not…
Aaron Finch has called time on his stunning international career that included leading Australia to their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy. Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from international cricket. The long-term white-ball skipper represented Australia in 254 international matches across all formats, playing five Tests, 146 ODIs, and 103 T20Is. Finch led…
The Women’s Premier League auction is just around the corner but India are firmly focussed on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan as they aim to emulate the U19 girls’ title-winning feat, insisted skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The Women’s Premier League auction is just around the corner but India is firmly focussed on their T20…
Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India’s chances of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order’s form. Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India’s chances of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order’s form. The legendary batter added that the Indian bowlers will have to…
Former England women’s team captain and the second-highest run-getter in women’s ODIs and Tests Charlotte Edwards has been appointed head coach of the franchise for the inaugural edition scheduled in March. Former India all-rounder Devieka Palshikaar will be the batting coach, while Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya will be the team manager. Recently retired India legend Jhulan Goswami has…
“Second one is straight after as well. So, we’ll play it by ear over the next week and next few days and hopefully, Tuesday goes well,” added the pacer, who is likely to have his first bowl in Nagpur on Tuesday. Recovering from an achilles injury, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the…
“Last August, we won the MLC title, beating Atlanta Fire in the final. I got the Man of the Match award in the decider for my all-round show [53 runs and 4-21],” Ranjane told mid-day from Seattle on Sunday. Former Mumbai all-rounder Shubham Ranjane, 28, has shifted base to the USA. Ranjane, who scored 595…
Her ban period will, however, end on July 10 this year as it was counted from the day (October 11, 2011) the sample was collected. Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been handed a 21-month ban for failing a dope test conducted by the International Testing Agency, contrary to claims made by Indian officials that her…