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World

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to decide name of caretaker premier today

Sharif said the Constitution provided eight days for the appointment of the caretaker premier after the dissolution of the National Assembly (NA), the lower house of Parliament

First Cricket News

'Indian side is being destroyed...Pakistan a stable outfit': Former Pakistan pacer

The former Pakistan pacer also pointed out that India will be under a lot of pressure with the World Cup in their own backyard and not winning an ICC title for 10 years will also weigh on the minds of the players.

First Cricket News

PCB warns Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani over tweet after being excluded from Afghanistan ODIs, Asia Cup

The young bowler soon got a call from the PCB high-ups and was rapped for going public with such controversial comments.

First Cricket News

PCB retains Pakistan men's team coaching staff and management ahead of Afghanistan ODIs, Asia Cup

The decision implies that Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur, head coach Grant Bradburn and team manager Rehan Ul Haq will continue in their respective roles.

Hockey

FIH has decided to abandon new penalty corner rule trial, says president Tayyab Ikram

While the International Hockey Federation has opted to retain the existing penalty corner rule, president Ikram said he has asked for a ‘re-evaluation of further options’.

Football

Durand Cup: Odisha FC beat Rajasthan United 2-1 to keep quarter-final hopes alive

It's now a three-way battle for the top spot in group F with Odisha, Rajasthan United and Indian Army having three points each in the race to the quarterfinals.

Hockey

Asian Champions Trophy: Malaysia thump defending champions South Korea 6-2 to reach maiden final

The goals for Malaysia were scored by Faizal Saari, Shello Silverious, Abu Kamal Azrai and Najmi Jazlan.

Sports

FIDE Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa stuns second-seeded Hikaru Nakamura to reach last 16; D Gukesh also qualifies

After the two classical games ended in draws, Praggnanandhaa stunned the American GM in the tie-break games today.

World

'Religious discrimination': Indian Embassy objects to New York Police barring Sikh cop from growing beard

New York State trooper Charanjot Tiwana sought permission to grow a beard for his wedding in March last year. However, his request was denied on the grounds that keeping a beard would pose a safety risk if required to wear a gas mask

India

Gujarat: 10 killed as mini-truck rams into stationary vehicle in Ahmedabad district

The incident took place near Bagodara village on Rajkot-Ahmedabad Highway when a group of people was returning to Ahmedabad from Chotila in neighbouring Surendranagar district, they said.

India

Judge who refused to pause Rahul Gandhi's conviction among 23 HC judges recommended for transfer

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended transfer of 23 judges, including Gujarat HC judge Justice Hemant M Prachchhak who had dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark

First Cricket News

Trent Boult focussed on winning Cricket World Cup after misses in 2015, 2019

Despite giving up on the national contract, Trent Boult recently returned to the New Zealand ODI squad after a hiatus of one year for the series against England. 

First Cricket News

World Cup 2023: Renovation works in full swing at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host Australia vs Pakistan (20 October), England vs Sri Lanka (26 October), New Zealand vs Pakistan (4 November), New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (9 November) and India vs Netherlands (12 November) matches during the ODI World Cup

First Cricket News

‘ISL helped Indian national football team take giant leap’: Rohit Sharma

In June, the Indian team emerged victorious in the Intercontinental Cup as well as the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship

World

Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan next month: Shehbaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif, 73, has been living in self-imposed exile in the UK since November 2019. He was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills and Avenfield corruption cases in 2018

Football

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC beat Hyderabad FC 3-1; Punjab FC plays out goalless draw with Bangladesh Army

Jordan Murray (46th minute), Connor Shields (15') and an own goal from Alex Saji (6') struck for Chennaiyin while Chingelsana Singh scored for Hyderabad via a penalty in the fourth minute

Badminton

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag pair receive first round bye; Srikanth to face Nishimoto

Sindhu, who won the women's singles world title in 2019, however, has been handed a tough draw and she might face Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon and top seed An Se Young of Korea as they are grouped in the top half of the draw

Hockey

Asian Champions Trophy: India played a good-structured game against Pakistan, says coach Craig Fulton

Captain Harmanpreet Singh struck twice from penalty corners to play a major role as India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in Asian Champions Trophy to seal the top spot in the points table.

Badminton

Mulyo Handoyo appointed singles coach of new BAI National Center of Excellence

Besides Mulyo , former All England champion Russian Ivan Sozonov will be the doubles coach, while Korea’s Park Tae-sang, who guided PV Sindhu to a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, will be the third foreign coach.