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7 former Australian captains appeal for Imran Khan's humanitarian treatment
Former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan has been leading a life of imprisonment for a long time on corruption charges. Recently, reports of his harrowing life in prison have emerged. There have also been allegations that the Pakistan government is not providing maximum cooperation for his treatment. In this context, former and current cricketers had expressed concern. Now, seven former Australian cricketers have made a humanitarian appeal regarding Imran.
England to Visit Bangladesh for two tests in February
The England cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh next February to play a two-match Test series. Part of the World Test Championship cycle, the first match of the series will be held at Mirpur in Dhaka, while the second will take place in Sylhet.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr creates history by breaking 87-year-old world record
Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr has created new history by breaking a long-standing unique record in world football. The club has made the record of scoring in the most consecutive matches in the domestic top league its own. After a 1-1 draw with Al Khaleej on Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team broke the record that had remained intact for 87 years and created new history.
Kent disappointed at Hasan’s recall
Kent has been left disappointed after Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to release Hasan Mahmud for the final two matches of the County Championship. The Bangladesh pacer, who was in fine form, will not be available for Division Two’s last two games, dealing a major blow to Kent’s promotion hopes.
Bangladesh women suffer record 10-0 defeat to North Korea
Bangladesh’s women suffered their heaviest defeat in international football after being thrashed 10-0 by North Korea in their opening Asian Games group-stage match in Osaka on Monday (September 14).
Bishwanath Ghosh ruled out of FIFA ASEAN Cup
Defender Bishwanath Ghosh has been ruled out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup after suffering a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for three to four weeks.
Zverev ends six-year wait with US Open triumph
Alexander Zverev ended a six-year wait for US Open glory by beating home favourite Ben Shelton 6–3, 7–6 (7–2), 5–7, 6–2 in the final in New York to claim his second Grand Slam title.
India's stance on not accepting trophy from Naqvi unchanged: BCCI
The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, has supported the decision not to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Pakistan fined 50%, docked 11 WTC points
Pakistan have been handed a double blow after being sanctioned for a slow over rate during the third and final Test against England in Birmingham.
India lift eighth Women’s Asia Cup title, skip trophy ceremony
India retained their dominance in the Women’s Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 13) to secure a record-extending eighth title. The victory also gave India their fourth T20 Asia Cup crown.