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Former T20 World Cup winners Pakistan, Sri Lanka and perennial favourites New Zealand have, rather shockingly, failed to make it into the Super Eights in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Pakistan were expected to progress from Group A along with India, but their chances were dashed after a shock defeat to the USA in the Super Over and a failed attempt to mount a comeback against their neighbours.Sri Lanka and New Zealand were drawn into tougher groups. Sri Lanka was in Group D with Bangladesh and South Africa, while Kane Williamson’s New Zealand were drawn in the same group…
Babar Azam’s Pakistan cricket team has been disqualified from the Super Eight group for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, but several players have decided not to return to their home country. Along with captain Babar Azam, five other players including Mohammed Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and Azam Khan have decided to spend some time in London before returning to Pakistan. See also: Babar Azam does not deserve a place in Pakistan’s T20 cricket team, says Virender Sehwag: “It may sound harsh but…” According to one report: The Express TribuneSome players are considering playing in…
The United States men’s basketball team missed out on a medal at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila, but they have a chance to redeem themselves at the 2024 Paris Olympics.The U.S. men’s basketball team is seeking a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, and with 12 NBA All-Stars, six NBA champions and four NBA MVPs on the Olympic roster, the U.S. is well placed.Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant will lead the red, white and blue team. Durant, USA men’s basketball’s all-time Olympic leading scorer (435 points), will be competing in his fourth Olympic Games and could become the…
DENVER (AP) — The shooter Killed 5 people The suspect who wounded 19 people in an attack at a Colorado Springs nightclub pleaded guilty to 50 federal hate crime charges Tuesday.Anderson Lee Aldrich, 24, is already serving a life sentence. Plead guilty Federal prosecutors are seeking to overturn state charges in a 2022 shooting last year in which the attack at Club Q Sanctuary For LGBTQ+ people Conservative city — was premeditated and fueled by bigotry.In a deal with prosecutors, Aldrich avoided the death penalty and instead pleaded guilty to multiple life sentences for hate crimes and a total of…
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf sparked a fresh controversy on Tuesday when he lost his cool and got into a confrontation with a fan in the United States. Rauf was put in the eye of the storm after a video of the Pakistan fast bowler taunting a group of fans went viral. In the video, Rauf was seen retaliating after the fan clearly upset the Pakistan bowler following the Green Army’s humiliating exit from the ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistani cricketers expressed their support for Rauf (X-AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} As pacer Rauf was walking with his wife after…
Bhubaneswar: BJD president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday welcomed newly elected BJP MP Lakshman Bagh, who defeated Patnaik in the recently concluded state assembly elections from Kantabhanj constituency in Bolangir district.Patnaik, known for his calm demeanor, was walking across the chamber after taking oath as a member of parliament when he came face to face with Bagh, who rose from his seat.”How are you?” Bag asked, folding his hands.When Bagh introduced himself, Patnaik replied, “Yes, you have beaten me.” Patnaik, who was accompanied by Ooru MP and former minister Pratap Keshari Deb, congratulated Bagh.Chief Minister Mohan…
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf defended his actions after a video of an altercation between him and a group of men in the United States during the Twenty20 World Cup was shared on social media on Tuesday.The video shows Rauf running through a hedge and being confronted by several men who appear to say infuriating things to him, and his wife and one of the men trying to stop him. After some shoving, Rauf crosses the hedge and heads back onto the sidewalk, where his wife remains. “As public figures, we are open to receiving any kind…
In a major victory for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to overturn a 30-year, multibillion-dollar contract that gives the tribe control of sports betting across Florida. The Supreme Court rejected a challenge brought by two pari-mutuel companies. The order, as is customary, did not explain the justices’ reasons but noted that Justice Brett Kavanaugh supported the dismissal of the case. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recused himself. The decision keeps control of online sports betting in the hands of the Seminole Tribe and was included in a 2021 compact signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole…
Walmart’s Plus Week sale kicked off yesterday, and while we were disappointed with the sales exclusive to Plus members, the retailer is still offering great discounts on tech gadgets that are available to everyone. I checked out all the offers and compiled a list of 16 must-see tech gadget deals below.• Shop more tech gadget deals at WalmartBefore we get into today’s tech sales, Walmart’s Plus Week sale offers some exciting perks for Plus members, including one free express delivery, up to 20% Walmart Cash on Walmart Plus trips, and double discounts at Exxon and Mobil gas stations. If you’re…
Ralph Lauren has unveiled the uniforms that the US team will wear for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, but some fans think the uniforms are the kind Will Ferrell’s character, Ricky Bobby, would wear. Talladega Nights.On Tuesday, June 18, the American designer debuted the red, white, and blue uniforms for this year’s Summer Olympics. This marks the ninth time that Ralph Lauren has been responsible for the official outfits of the U.S. team. For the opening ceremony in the French capital on July 26, the fashion brand is outfitting the…