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New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner announces surprise retirement
AUCKLAND: New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Wagner revealed the news on the eve of New Zealand's two-match Test series at home against Australia, with the left-armer finishing…
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Former Brazilian footballer Dani Alves sentenced for sexual assault
BARCELONA: Brazilian footballer Dani Alves was sentenced to four and a half years in prison on Thursday for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.
The top court in Spain's Catalonia region also ordered Alves, who…
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Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon
A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex.
The graphic 67-page suit from Janel Grant, who…
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Pat Cummins named ICC Cricketer of the Year
Australia skipper Pat Cummins was announced as the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023.
The inspirational captain had a stellar run with the bat and ball, and garnered remarkable team…
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Ravindra named ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year
New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra has capped off an amazing 12 months by being named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023.
Ravindra beat South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka and India…
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India’s Suryakumar named T20I Cricketer of the Year
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricket of the Year award for the second year in a row.
Suryakumar dominated 2023 with an average that closed in on 50 and a strike rate exceeding 150. The backbone of India’s…
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New York stadium to host T20 World Cup matches unveiled
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York that will host eight T20 World Cup 2024 matches, including a India-Pakistan clash.
The construction of a new modular…
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Australian skipper named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for Dec 2023
Australia's champion bowler and captain has been voted the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2023.
The Australian skipper enjoyed a blockbuster 2023 by winning the ICC World Test Championship, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and…
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South Africa batter Klaasen announces Test retirement
CAPE TOWN: Big-hitting South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
Klaasen, a prolific performer for South Africa in the limited-overs format, played four Tests over his career. He debuted…
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Spanish soccer player testifies about World Cup kiss
MADRID: Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso testified in Madrid High Court over the kiss she said football federation chief Luis Rubiales planted on her lips without her consent after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup last summer.…
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Australia’s David Warner confirms ODI retirement
SYDNEY: Australian batter David Warner has announced he will also step away from ODI cricket following his decision to retire from Test cricket.
The two-time Cricket World Cup-winner made the announcement on the morning of New Year's…
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Afghan trio sanctioned for prioritising franchise leagues
The Afghan trio of Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq had their annual contracts delayed and permission to play franchise cricket revoked for ignoring "national responsibility", said the country's cricket board.
The…
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Usman Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support
MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja has again accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards after being refused permission to display a dove of peace on his bat during the Boxing Day test.
Pakistan-born…
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Ahmed Shehzad quits PSL, blames ‘deliberate effort’ keep him out
LAHORE: Ahmed Shehzad has retired from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in a blaze of fury after he was not picked in the draft for the ninth edition of the tournament.
In a post, he blamed a "deliberate effort" by all six franchises to…
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Messi v Ronaldo: Inter Miami to take on Al-Nassr in Riyadh
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play two matches in Saudi Arabia early next year including one against familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo and his club Al-Nassr, the Major League Soccer team said.
The Riyadh Season Cup, a three-team…
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