PSG star Lionel Messi makes claim on NBA star Manu Ginobili PSG star Lionel Messi makes claim on NBA star Manu Ginobili: When a journalist compared Lionel Messi to MBA star Manu Ginobili, he was humbled. Manu Ginobili is one of the Talented and great basketball players from Argentina. He is a former player of the San Antonio Spurs and is inducted into the hall of fame. A journalist in a conversation compared Ginobili with PSG Star and 7-time Ballon d’Or winner. However, the Argentine PSG star is modest enough to say it should be the other way around. The…
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Meet the real stars behind Sri Lanka’s amazing triumph in Asia Cup Meet the real stars behind Sri Lanka’s amazing triumph in Asia Cup: Hasaranga and Rajapaksa led Sri Lanka’s fairytale Asia Cup win. Unfamiliar and modest names played a key role in a victory that could restore Sri Lankan cricket’s status. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Dasun Shanaka, the Captain Cool The all-rounder wasn’t a future captain. He wasn’t even a regular player when he became captain last year. Public outrage and TV debates ensued. Few choices existed. Kusal Perera, the captain, and Kusal Mendis violated Covid-19 policy. Rajapaksa was banned…
Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open and takes world number one ranking Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open and takes world number one ranking The 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, on his way to his first Grand Slam final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, shook hands with spectators leaning over the fence. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ The chair umpire signaled for Alcaraz to return to the net for the customary pre-match photographs just as he was about to turn and race to the baseline for the warmup following the coin toss. Alcaraz possesses an abundance of vitality and zeal, as well as great agility, speed, stamina,…
Asked about being contrasted to Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly said, “At the moment, I have played more than he has…” Asked about being contrasted to Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly said, “At the moment, I have played more than he has…” Sourav Ganguly, the president of the BCCI and the former captain of India, has said that Virat Kohli is a better player than him. Kohli lost his form for a while. But he found it again at the Asia Cup 2022, where he scored his first international century since November 2019. His hundred against Afghanistan was his first in the 20-over format.…
Australia reaches 267 thanks to Smith’s 105! Australia reaches 267 thanks to Smith’s 105! In the last one-day international (ODI) of the Chappell-Hadlee series in Cairns, Steven Smith hit a brilliant 105. This helped Australia get a good score of 267 for 5 in 50 overs. New Zealand put Australia in to bat, and they again got off to a bad start. They lost both of their openers when the score was 16. Tim Southee got Aaron Finch out with a straight ball for just five runs in his last ODI. At that point, Smith and Marnus Labuschagne worked to…
Because of the World Cup next year, it was a good time to step down, says Aaron Finch Because of the World Cup next year, it was a good time to step down, says Aaron Finch. Australia’s captain, Aaron Finch, has said that he will stop playing one-day international cricket after the team’s last game against New Zealand on Sunday. Since scoring 62 runs against Sri Lanka in an ODI in June, Finch, who is 35, has been in a bad run of form. Since then, he has averaged just 3.7 runs per game, including three blanks. livemint.com/ Cricket Australia…
PCB chief Ramiz Raja got furious and snatches Indian Journalist’s phone PCB chief Ramiz Raja got furious and snatches Indian Journalist’s phone: Sri Lanka completely outplayed Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final. Despite Struggling with cricket in the last few years, Sri Lanka Clinched a much-deserved victory. After the victory, Sri Lankan fans are celebrating the country’s win over the subcontinent title. While Pakistan on the other hand is furious with the loss. It is clearly reflected in the PCB chief’s behavior. When asked about the loss, PCB snatched the phone of an Indian Journalist. Image credits: gettyimages.in Ramiz Raja…
Diogo Dalot has the opportunity to prove Jose Mourinho right Diogo Dalot has the opportunity to prove Jose Mourinho right: Manchester United got Diogo Dalot four years ago and now he is proving Jase Mourinho right about his claims. When he was signed it was inevitable that he would struggle in the first years given how much he was hiding. If we think about 2018, it was not a great deal to get him into United. But Jose has seen enough to accelerate his plans to sign a player that only made 8 appearances. The Defender had a release clause…
What will it take for an Indian to run 100m under 10 seconds? What will it take for an Indian to run 100m under 10 seconds? Winnie the Pooh’s bouncing tiger could help Indian sprinters run faster. Tigger, a teddy bear friend, jumps straight-legged. Tiggers help sprinters cut milliseconds by strengthening tendons. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Amlan Borgohain’s coach believes Indian sprinters bulk up. But there isn’t enough focus on sensible exercises like Tiggers. Sprinters Sprinter and hurdler coach James Hillier. Before moving to India, he worked for England Athletics. Borgohain and Jyothi Yarraji in the 100 meter hurdles broke national…
Lakers News: Cavaliers Would Be Open To Reunion With LeBron James Lakers News: Cavaliers Would Be Open To Reunion With LeBron James. Would Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA forward LeBron James be open to a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that chose him first overall out of St. Vincent-St. Mary’s University? Credit – https://www.si.com/ High School of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 2003? During the 2022 NBA All-Star Game held at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, James said, “The door’s not closed on that.” He went on to praise team president Koby Altman, saying, “I think Koby and those guys…
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in Asia Cup final to complete a fairytale Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in Asia Cup final to complete a fairytale: The people of Sri Lanka patiently waited until the last of the pyrotechnics had faded from the sky, and the last of the golden confetti had glistened in their hair. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ When Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed on the second ball of the last over, victory was all but assured. Nonetheless, the players waited until the final ball was bowled before letting out any signs of pleasure or joy. Half a dozen players jumped into…
The Tiafoe Effect: US tennis star has big impact in Africa The Tiafoe Effect: US tennis star has big impact in Africa. Sam Jalloh spent the past year traveling all across West Africa, teaching kids how to play tennis and inspiring the next generation of players by showing them photographs and videos of professional players in action on his phone. The player? Frances Tiafoe. The strategy of showcasing photos of Tiafoe, an American with Sierra Leonean ancestry, to inspire young Africans have been successful. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Many of the kids have been sending Jalloh texts this week, expressing their…
‘Proud that we put the person first’: Lisa Keightley on mental health prioritisation ‘Proud that we put the person first’: Lisa Keightley on mental health prioritisation: An official statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said, “England Women all-rounder Nat Sciver has opted to withdraw from England Women’s Vitality IT20 and Royal London Series against India to focus on her mental health and wellness” (ECB). Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Sciver was chosen to captain England in the series against India. For the past few months and across formats, the 30-year-old all-rounder has been the anchor of the English women’s cricket…
Can Sri Lanka’s spinners tie up Pakistan again in the Asia Cup final? Can Sri Lanka’s spinners tie up Pakistan again in the Asia Cup final? Babar Azam shifted his stance from leg and middle to middle stump before facing the first ball of the second over bowled by Maheesh Theekshana. Babar’s goal was obvious: he intended to break up Theekshana’s line of stomping stumps. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ This strategy may prompt the Sri Lankan mystery spinner to explore areas further from the wicket. Threatening the pads with his slider was an apparent possibility. But his incredible wrists could fend…
Raspadori is Napoli’s latest new weapon in unbeaten start Raspadori is Napoli’s latest new weapon in unbeaten start: Napoli has done an excellent job of replacing the team’s lost leadership and offensive and defensive pillars over the offseason. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ The southern club apparently acquires a new weapon with each game they play. Napoli’s reserve striker Giacomo Raspadori scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute of Saturday’s 1-0 victory against Spezia in Serie A, following Piotr Zieliski’s stellar performance in the team’s 4-1 Champions League triumph over Liverpool. Declaration After a night like that, it’s tough to play…