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Griffin Leads No. 11 Men's Basketball Past Kirtland
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The No. 11 Mid Michigan College men's basketball team (22-3, 11-0 MCCAA North) earned a 116-79 victory over Kirtland (5-12, 4-7 MCCAA North) on Tuesday night at Morey Courts. De'Antre Griffin led Mid with 32 points and eight rebounds, while James Wright had another double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Amonti Greene added 14 points. Jaden Clark posted 8 points, while Mario Johnson dished out five assists. The Firebirds were led by Domonique Ramsey with 28 points.
Comparing Fab 4's ODI record ranked 4 ft. Virat Kohli
South African legend AB de Villiers has once again fueled the debate over Virat Kohli and the No. 4 batting position. He said he would love his former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain at Two-Down if his team needed him there. Whether India needs him in 4th place is not known. Shreyas Iyer, who did an excellent job there before being sidelined for months with a back injury, has only just returned.
Watch: Mujeeb Ur Rahman hits sixes galore in Afghanistan's fastest ODI Half-Century ever
Watch: Mujeeb Ur Rahman smashed a ton of sixes en route to Afghanistan’s fastest-ever ODI fifty, while terrifying Pakistan on the third ODI. Mujeeb came in in a hopeless situation, the score was 97-7 and chasing 269 to win. Furthermore, if Afghanistan were looking for someone who could perform a miracle, Mujeeb would be way down the list; He had played more than 300 professional games as of today (August 26) and had a top score of 27.
all-around series against Pakistan 3-0; Climb to the top of the ICC ODI world rankings
Home » Cricket » all-around series against Pakistan 3-0; Climb to the top of the ICC ODI world rankings Colombo, Aug. 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Outstanding bowling performance by Shadab Khan (3-42), Shaheen Shah Afridi (2-31) and Faheem Ashraf (2-43) after half a century of skippers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan (67 ). ) helped Pakistan to beat Afghanistan by 59 runs and win their three-game streak 3-0 here on Saturday.
Rape victim in Sandeep Lamicchane case attempts suicide - ThePrint - ANIFeed
Kathmandu [Nepal]Aug 26 (ANI): The underage rape victim in the case of Nepal star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane attempted suicide on the eve of the expected final hearing, police said. The star cricketer, who led the national cricket team, was accused of multiple rapes of a minor in a Kathmandu hotel room on August 21.
Pakistan secure first place in ICC-ODI team rankings with 3-0 win over Afghanistan
Pakistan survived a scare from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the batsman, to secure a win over Afghanistan and take first place in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Score. Pakistan went into the series knowing that just a 3-0 win would be enough to overtake Australia at the top of the rankings and they have achieved just that. In the first game, they defended a low aggregate score in style, defeating Afghanistan by 59 points.
Pakistan cleans Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings
Pakistan topped the one-day international rankings on Saturday with a 59-run win over Afghanistan in their third and final game in Colombo, securing a 3-0 win in the series. Pakistan was helped to go 268-8 in 50 overs by solid 79 balls and 67 innings from Mohammad Rizwan and 86 balls and 60 innings from captain Babar Azam. They then bested their opponents by 209 points in 48.4 overs, with number ninth Mujeeb Ur Rahman recording Afghanistan’s best score of 37 balls and 64 in his first half century.
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in 3rd ODI by 59 runs to become the No. 1 ODI team
PAK vs. AFG 2023: Pakistan defeats Afghanistan | Photo credit: PCB PAK vs. AFG 2023: Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in 3rd ODI by 59 runs to become the No. 1 ODI team. Pakistan and Afghanistan played the third and final ODI game of this series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, defeating Afghanistan by 59 runs. Pakistan won the three games of the ODI series against Afghanistan 3-0 and became the No. 1 ODI team in the ICC ODI team ranking ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup and World Cup.
Indian women's blind cricket team take gold at IBSA World Games
The Indian women’s blind cricket team made history with a sensational performance at the IBSA World Games 2023. In a thrilling final showdown, they defeated Australia by 9 wickets and secured a historic gold medal. This remarkable performance stunned the cricket world as the Women In Blue demonstrated their unbeatable skill.
The Hundred: Will retired Anya Shrubsole lead Southern Brave to stardom on the scene of their greatest triumph? | Cricket News
It’s quite fitting that Anya Shrubsole’s final game will be where she had her greatest game. Shrubsole will lead Southern Brave in Sunday’s Hundred final at Lord’s – six years after England bowled to the world title at the venue by an impressive 6-46 against India. The “home of cricket” hasn’t been kind to the retired Seam Bowler in recent seasons, with Brave being beaten by the Oval Invincibles in both the 2021 and 2022 Hundred Finals.
Sanjay Manjrekar Adds Yuzvendra Chahal to India's 2023 World Cup Squad; omits Shardul Thakur
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made some interesting decisions when he called up his 15-man Indian squad for the ODI World Cup, to be played in October and November, on Star Sports He believes India should add youngster Tilak Varma to their Asian Cup squad, likely due to a left-handed option down the center line and the off-spin option offered by the youngster. Manjrekar has supported veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in his squad and added Arshdeep Singh as a potential backup pacer.
Indian women's blind cricket team wins historic gold at IBSA World Games
Representative image© AFP The Indian blind women’s cricket team made history on Saturday when, following their dazzling show in Birmingham, they clinched a gold medal after beating Australia in the rain-affected final of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023. The Indian women’s blind cricket team captured everyone’s hearts with their spectacular show at the World Games. The Women In Blue remain unbeaten and have won all league games of the tournament.
The Hundred: Northern Superchargers advance to Women's Finals after Eliminator is destroyed by lightning and rain vs. Welsh Fire
The Northern Superchargers meet Southern Brave in the Women’s Hundred final after their elimination match against Welsh Fire was abandoned due to inclement weather. Superchargers made it to the showpiece game at Lord’s on Sunday by finishing second in the group stage behind Brave, ahead of third-placed Welsh Fire.
I'll think about the World Cup when we're done with the Asian Cup, says Shakib Al Hasan
Home » Cricket » I’ll think about the World Cup when we’re done with the Asian Cup, says Shakib Al Hasan Posted By: Gopi Aug 26, 2023 Dhaka, Aug. 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said his side will consider the men’s ODI World Cup when they start competing in the Asia Cup from August 30 to August 17. be ready in September. Bangladesh began their Asian Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on 31 August.
Professionals and students make up the bulk of Chennai Metro's ridership
Chennai Metro Rail operates a 54 km network linking Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount and Wimco Nagar to Chennai Airport as part of the Phase I and Phase I expansion project. An average of 2.6 million people travel in this system every day. | Photo credit: file photo Almost 80% of commuters traveling on Metro Rail are professionals and students, according to a recent study by Chennai Metro Rail. While about 50% of commuters are employees of government and private companies, 30% are students.
Explained: Why the laws of cricket stopped Ibrahim Zadran from opening batting in the third ODI
The laws of cricket prevented Ibrahim Zadran from the opening strike during the third ODI against Pakistan. Pakistan have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game ODI series in Sri Lanka. Pakistan started slowly, going 189-6 in 41 overs, with Gulbadin Naib (2-36) and Rashid Khan (1-42) keeping the tourists at bay. However, Salman Agha (38 in 31 balls no out) and Mohammad Nawaz (30 in 25) hit fast runs and Pakistan rebounded to 268-8.
The second season of Andhra Premier League ends on August 27th in Visakhapatnam
The second season of the Andhra Premier League, administered by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), will conclude with the grand final on August 27th in Visakhapatnam. To bring the 1983 World Cup moment to life, former Test Captain and former BCCI Senior Selection Committee Chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be present as the main guest at the event.
Pakistan set a goal of 268 in the 3rd ODI game against Afghanistan
PAH vs. AFG, 3rd ODI: In the third and final game of the ongoing three-game ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan (PAK vs. AFG, 3rd ODI), Pakistan scored 268 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 50 overs while batting first. Babar Azam has scored half a century of this series for the second straight year. Imam-ul-Haq gave Pakistan their first shot while they batted first, but both opening throws were soon thrown away. He hit 13 runs while Fakhar Zaman, the other opener, hit 27 runs.
"Team India will suffer if..." Kapil Dev warns Rohit Sharma's side ahead of Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Championship
In a stark warning to the Indian cricket team, legendary all-rounder and former captain Kapil Dev has stressed the importance of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer getting enough playing time at the upcoming 2023 Asian Cup. Her successful return from her injuries is not crucial not only for her career but also for India’s prospects at the upcoming World Cup, which is set to start in October. In this article, we look at the statements made by Kapil Dev and what they mean to the Indian cricket team.
'Who is the 3D player?': Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad was brutally trolled after naming India's potential 15-man World Cup squad
File image of former BCCI chief voter MSK Prasad© AFP Some quotes don’t really age well. Former Indian wicketkeeper MSK Prasad and chief selector MSK Prasad should know. It all started with the selection of all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the 2019 World Cup squad. The then chief selector MSK Prasad said at the time that he was a three-dimensional player and was therefore included in the squad.
'Unfortunate at the moment': Jos Buttler on Harry Brooks' omission from England's provisional World Cup squad
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has hinted that Harry Brook could still force his way into the final squad to defend the World Cup title, but stressed that Ben Stokes’ comeback to ODI cricket is “changing” the “dynamics” of the selection became a special dough. With Stokes coming out of retirement and a number of other experienced, all-round, middle-order batsmen in the group, Brook was ousted on the World Cup roster.
Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav makes a bold statement in Men of Platinum's latest campaign
Six compelling digital films, a television version, print and other content formats work together to weave parallel narratives about Suryakumar’s journey and the rare values that the Men of Platinum represent. The campaign spirit is brought to life through an immersive journey into the life of this extraordinary cricket talent through a captivating series entitled A Minute with Men of Platinum X Suryakumar Yadav.
Virender Sehwag supports this Indian player as the leading run-getter at the World Cup
Associated Press The ICC World Cup 2023 keeps everyone in suspense, even if the tournament has not yet started. The excitement builds with each passing day. The cricket spectacle will take place in India from October 5th and the final is scheduled to take place on November 19th. The tournament will be played between England and New Zealand. The revised tournament schedule has been announced and preparations are in full swing.
Josh Tongue: England bowler eliminated from IT20 series by New Zealand, Chris Jordan drafted | Cricket News
Right-arm pace bowler Josh Tongue has been ruled out of England’s upcoming Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand through injury. Chris Jordan, England’s all-time IT20 wicket taker, has been included in the squad to replace the 23-year-old for the four-game series. Tongue has endured a number of injury setbacks in recent years but made his Test debut against Ireland at Lord’s this summer and also featured in an Ashes Test against Australia, recording ten wickets in the two games.
'The whole team will suffer...': Kapil Dev warns Team India against participating injured stars without playing time
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has backed the selection of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer© AFP Former India captain Kapil Dev has backed the selection of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Asian Cup. Both Rahul and Iyer were out of action due to their respective injuries. Iyer sustained a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year and has been out of action ever since. Rahul, on the other hand, has been on the sidelines since recovering from injury during the 2023 IPL.
MNR vs. SOB The Hundred Men's Competition, Eliminator Dream 11 Prediction: Prepare your fantasy team
MNR vs. SOB The Hundred Men’s Competition, Eliminator Dream 11 Prediction: Prepare your fantasy team Photo: Instagram Manchester Originals meet the Southern Braves in the eliminator of the Hundred Men’s Competition 2023 on Saturday 26 August. Match starts at 10:30pm IST at the Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington. Manchester Originals finished second in the points table with nine points and a +0.521 NRR. They won four of their eight league stage games and lost three.
A major setback for Sri Lanka as two players tested positive for COVID
Asian Cup 2023: A major setback for Sri Lanka Asian Cup 2023: A major setback for Sri Lanka as two players tested positive for COVID-19: Sri Lanka is in trouble ahead of the 2023 Asian Cup as two players tested positive for COVID-19. Opening batsman Avishka Fernando and wicket keeper Kusal Perera have been infected with the virus. Dushmantha Chameera is out of the 2023 Asian Cup with a shoulder injury and Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the group stage games due to complaints.
Josh Tongue has withdrawn from England's T20Is against New Zealand due to injury
England suffered another injury setback ahead of next week’s T20I series against New Zealand, with Josh Tongue withdrawn from the 15-man squad and replaced by Chris Jordan. Tongue, who impressed in his two Test appearances against Ireland and Australia at Lord’s this summer, was expected to make his debut as a white-ball player later in the four-game series as England’s internationals were keen to expand their pool to expand options ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies.
This week's top news: from the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon to the new Brics states and more
This week, India made history by becoming the first country in the world to land a lunar spacecraft on the moon’s south polar region. India made a big leap Wednesday night as ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the moon. Also, six new members joined during the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Argentina, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
Did Prithvi Shaw give the body-shaming troll a harsh reply? Social media is teeming with posts
Stock photo by Prithvi Shaw.© Instagram Disgraced Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw is frequently bodyshamed by various trolls on social media. While his hitting performance continues to improve, some critics are certainly not happy with the way the player keeps his body in shape. However, Shaw does not hesitate to answer the trolls. A brutal response from Shaw to one of the trolls went viral on social media. Fans claimed the Indian star’s response came after the troll physically shamed Shaw.
Sourav Ganguly drops Yuzvendra Chahal from his World Cup squad after saying he should definitely be selected
Team India The 2023 ICC World Championship is just a few weeks away. The cricket spectacle will take place in India from October 5th and the final is scheduled to take place on November 19th. The tournament begins with a blockbuster duel between England and New Zealand. As for the Indian team, they will open their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8th.
[WATCH] "Kaun Dieting Pe Hai...": MS Dhoni's playful remark about sports fans cutting cakes goes viral
MS Dhoni Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is a hero to the people. His journey from ranchi to becoming the Indian cricket team’s most respected captain is a story steeped in legend. Dhoni is a People’s Champion. His journey from ranchi to top Indian cricket team captain is legendary. No other Indian cricket team captain has achieved more success than Dhoni. With three ICC titles under his stewardship, Dhoni ranks among the best captains in the world.
'Batters are just trying to steal runs...': AB De Villiers' cheeky response to a Pakistani journalist's argument over Shadab Khan being kicked out at the bottom of the non-striker list - UK Sports News
Shadab Khan is expelled by Fazalhaq Farooqi© Twitter The second ODI between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday had a controversial moment when Pakistan needed 11 balls from six, whose bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan showed extreme game awareness and Shadab Khan knocked out at the end of the non-striker. Shadab Khan, who ran amok and scored 48 balls from 35, pulled too far back on the first ball of the last over. Farooqi let him out on the first throw at bowling.
ICC ODI Team Rankings to Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI 2023 updated, Pakistan needs a win to become #1 ODI Team
ICC ODI Team Ranking ICC ODI Team Rankings Updated After the 2nd ODI 2023 between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan needs a win to become the No.1 ODI Team: The ICC has published the latest updated ICC ODI Team Rankings and Pakistan is currently ranked second with an equal score to Australia which is ranked 1st in the Men’s ICC ODI Team Rankings.
BCCI President Binny and Vice President Shukla visit Pakistan for Asian Cup
Roger Binny, BCCI President, will travel to Pakistan as a board representative at an official PCB dinner in Lahore for the Asian Cup to join Sri Lanka in commemorating the hosting of the tournament. On August 15, Zaka Ashraf, the current Board Chair of the PCB Management Committee, extended an official invitation to BCCI leadership. ESPNcricinfo has learned that all top board members of the participating teams, including BCCI, have confirmed their attendance.
Frustrated batsman hits teammate with bat after being knocked out of race. That's what happens next
The batter’s wild swing knocks his teammate unconscious.© Twitter Cricket can sometimes present bizarre scenarios. While the sport has become much more professional with the advent of technology and video analytics, the margin of error has decreased significantly. The players are aware of this too. With the advent of T20 leagues, countries like Canada, USA and UAE are also starting to dream big in the sport. Even then, there are sometimes funny situations on site.
Indian team has 15 net bowlers in Alur for Asia Cup practice, Sai Kishore and Kuldeep bowled a lot for Virat Kohli
Asian Cup 2023 Training Session 1 Asian Cup 2023: Training Session 1: Indian team have 15 net bowlers in Alur for Asian Cup practice, Sai Kishore and Kuldeep bowled a lot for Virat Kohli: The Indian team’s training session started on August 25, 2023 in Alur. Rohit Sharma and company attend Asia Cup practice session ahead of Asia Cup 2023. India will play the first match of Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan on September 2, 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
England Next Gen: Bess Heath is the 'destructive' wicketkeeper in auto construction ready to take her chance
Bess Heath’s all-action approach is seen as ideal for the way England want to play under manager Jon Lewis Venue: Kia Oval Date: Saturday 26 August Just: 14:30 BST Cover: Live on BBC Two and iPlayer. Ball-by-Ball commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
Five cricketers have yet to complete the yo-yo test ahead of the Asia Cup claims report. Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson and...
File image of Indian cricket team star Jasprit Bumrah© Twitter The Indian cricket team is in the final stages of preparation for the Asian Cup. They are currently attending a camp in Alur, Karnataka, where they are doing yo-yo testing. According to a report by news agency PTI, young opener Shubman Gill has the edge with an impressive 18.7 rating.
India's top shuttle players retire from Grand Prix badminton league
In a major blow to the Grand Prix Badminton League, a number of well-known Indian badminton players including fast-rising Mithun Manjunath have withdrawn from the second season of the event, which is due to start here on Sunday. The 25-year-old Shuttle player from Bengaluru, who is one of four men’s singles players in India’s Asian Games squad alongside HS Prannoy, K. Srikanth and Lakshya Sen, was sold for a whopping 14.5 lakh at the Chennai Superstarz auction held here ₹ Purchased August 5th.
"Kaun Dieting Pe Hai...": MS Dhoni's cheeky statement to sports fans while cutting the cake goes viral. Regard
MS Dhoni during a cake cutting party with his gym friends.© Instagram MS Dhoni is a champion of the crowds. His rise from ranchi to becoming the Indian cricket team’s greatest captain is legendary. There is no more successful captain in the Indian cricket team than Dhoni. With three ICC titles as a skipper, Dhoni is one of the best captains of all time in the world. Despite quitting international cricket, he continues to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Pakistani batter's stroke of luck turns him into Mr. 360! Attempting to crouch will result in a stunning shot. watch
Cricket virus video: Something strange happened to Pakistan’s Hassan Ali at this year’s County Championship. While trying to avoid the ball, he accidentally hit it with his racquet and the ball flew into the air. Hassan Ali played for Warwickshire this season and attracted attention with his magnificent performance. Lucky Batter manages to escape In the first two rounds of play he scored a total of eight wickets.
Disney+ Hotstar Poll, ET Retail
New Delhi: With cricket fever sweeping the country and just days until the Asia Cup and subsequent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the second edition of Disney+ Hotstar’s Festive Shopping Sentiment Survey has revealed that shoppers in likely to buy more this holiday season Spending is up 14 percent year-on-year, driven by a 12 percent increase in shopping baskets.
BCCI President visits Pakistan for Asian Cup for first time since Mumbai attacks | cricket
For the first time since bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan were put on hold following the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, a representative from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will travel to Pakistan during the 2023 Asia Cup. Roger Binny, BCCI President and Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President of the Indian Board have accepted the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after receiving the necessary approvals, PTI news agency reported.
An Asia Cup XI with the best of the subcontinent
Andrew Fidel Fernando There are a lot of players who choose to join a current Asian team. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan. Consistent, proven in all conditions, dynamic – you get it. (Although there’s room for so many egos on the team bus is another question.) Charith Asalanka is in it because the guy has an average of 44.54 and ranks #5 with a 93.28, which is a more specialized position in ODIs these days .
"I hope I don't get a heart attack...": Pakistani star Naseem Shah's big statement after the last Over Heroics against Afghanistan
Naseem Shah celebrates after leading Pakistan to victory against Afghanistan© AFP It was a match not for the faint of heart. With just one wicket remaining, Pakistan prevailed in the last few balls and defeated Afghanistan by a narrow margin in the second ODI in Sri Lanka. Number ten batsman Naseem Shah hit a limit on the penultimate pitch and gave Pakistan a dramatic one-wicket win over hapless Afghanistan in Thursday’s second ODI at Hambantota.
SA legend suggests Kohli at No. 4: "If the team needs you to play a role, raise your hand and go for it."
Legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers thinks Virat Kohli is the perfect number 4 batsman for India, able to strike the right balance and keep the innings together in the upcoming mega-tournaments. India is in a big dilemma regarding fourth place ahead of the ODI World Cup as Shreyas Iyer has not played competitive cricket in the last 7 to 8 months and the upcoming Asian Cup will be the only platform for him to improve his fitness to prove before the ODI World Cup ICC World Championship.
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