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Australia vice-captain Steve Smith says Nathan Lyon’s injury didn’t look good and the off-spinner could face time on sidelines after going down with right calf problem on day two of second Test. “I haven’t been up in the sheds yet, but obviously it didn’t look good. It doesn’t look ideal for the rest of the game,” Steve Smith told reporters at stumps. “I’m not sure how he actually is. But obviously if he’s no good, it’s a big loss for us. The 35-year-old,

Former Australia cricketers Ian Healy and Michael Kasprowicz has shown concern with the Australian bowlers as they went for 4.55 per over, with a trio of Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green being hit for close to six runs an over. “They (Crawley and Duckett) batted confidently,” Healy said on SENQ Breakfast. “That opening pair were very difficult to dislodge. “I’m worried about our bowlers. We’ve got three bowlers going at six an over. “If it wasn’t for Pat Cummins and Nathan

Renowned Pakistani snooker player and Asian Under-21 silver medallist, Majid Ali committed suicide in his hometown Samundri near Faisalabad in Punjab on Thursday. He was 28. Majid was reportedly suffering from depression since his playing days and ended his life by using a wood-cutting machine, according to police. He represented Pakistan in several international events and was a top-ranked player on the national circuit. Majid is the second snooker player to die in a month. Last month, another international snooker player, Muhammad Bilal

Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India. The camp begins at CCG in Antigua on Friday with the team travelling to Dominica on July 9. The opening Test begins on July 12 in Dominica, with the second Test scheduled from July 20 in Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval. It will be followed by the three-match ODI series,

Italy signed on Tuesday a letter of intent aimed at eradicating anti-Semitism from soccer stadiums across the country. Instances of racism and anti-Semitism are commonplace in Italian stadiums, with fans regularly booing or shouting abuse at Black players, using the word "Jew" as an insult and displaying Nazi or fascist symbols. The initiative represents a "great contribution" to soccer, said Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi during the declaration signing ceremony in Rome, which also involved Italy's sports minister and the President of the

Leaving everything you own to a multi-millionaire soccer player would not be everyone's idea of a good cause, but one Brazilian fan could not think of a more deserving recipient of his worldly goods than Neymar Jr. The anonymous fan said that beyond a love for the national team and for Brazil's football legacy, he identified with Neymar, which led him to officially name the Brazil striker in his will. "I like Neymar, I identify with him a lot. I also suffer with

The Tour de France looks set to be a battle between defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and twice winner Tadej Pogacar, but there is a question mark over the Slovenian's form while riders' safety will be scrutinised after the death of Gino Mader. Pogacar was enjoying a sterling season, winning Paris-Nice and the Tour of Flanders, before breaking his wrist two months ago, leaving the 2020 and 2021 Tour winner fighting to make a full recovery before the Grand Depart in Bilbao on Saturday.

Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann, arguably as well known for her social media presence as her prowess on the pitch, is the top Instagram influencer heading to the Women's World Cup, according to Nielsen Sports, amassing 13.5 million followers to pass American Alex Morgan in the last year. "The soccer players participating at World Cup 2023 are not only exceptional sportswomen but also social media powerhouses, capable of driving impactful conversations and fostering genuine connections with their followers," Jon Stainer, Nielsen's global managing director, said

The biennial cricket tournament Asia Cup has become a favourite tradition for cricket fans. The game has witnessed thrilling matches, intense contests and cricketing moments over four decades. As per the Indian cricket schedule on janbharattimes.com, the Asia Cup is around the corner, so, in this article, we will explore the rich history of the Asia Cup in this article, find out its origins, key milestones and the impact it has had on Asian cricket. The Asia Cup has grown in terms of

There are reminders around the city of Miami of Lionel Messi’s impending arrival: A mural of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner painted with pink and black Inter Miami colors in the artsy Wynwood neighborhood. Another painting of the soccer star at the entrance of a local Argentinian restaurant. No. 10 Argentina jerseys sprinkled throughout the city. Messi, who turned 36 this month, announced on June 7 that he was joining Inter Miami in a move that stunned the soccer world and will bring

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but International Cricket Council (ICC) is “confident” that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece. The ICC on Tuesday announced the fixtures for the October 5-November 19 tournament and rejected PCB’s request to not schedule their matches in Chennai and Bengaluru against specific teams. PCB did not want to play Afghanistan on a spin-friendly track in Chennai and also wanted to

Erik ten Hag has been told he has no more than £100m to spend on his Manchester United squad this summer unless he is able to sell players. Crystal Palace are keen to add to their attacking options and have an interest in Everton forward Demarai Gray and former Tottenham loan player Arnaut Danjuma. Carlo Ancelotti has resolved his legal suit against former club Everton after a dispute between the parties over a £2m bonus payment. Roma are set to lose Paulo Dybala

Manchester City's £90m bid for Declan Rice was turned down by West Ham; Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt for the midfielder after two club-record bids were rejected; West Ham's valuation of Rice remains £120m, but it is understood the club would accept £100m plus a player. The deal breaks down as a £100m initial fee, plus £5m in performance-related add-ons. The offer smashes Arsenal's transfer record - the £72m they paid Lille for Nicolas Pepe in 2019. Rice has been Arsenal's primary

Despite Sunil Chhetri's impressive performance, India were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Kuwait in their final group match of the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Chhetri displayed his skill and influence by scoring a crucial injury-time goal in the first half, seemingly setting India on the path to victory. However, in added time during the second half, an unfortunate own goal by Anwar Ali dashed the home side's hopes of securing the win. This marked the first goal India

The German international is set to swap the Blues for the Gunners in a £65million move. And now Twitter users are circulating an image that appears to show the forward in the new Arsenal home kit. Havertz will become Arsenal's first signing of the summer following their impressive Premier League campaign. Although they felt short of the Premier League crown behind Manchester City, Mikel Arteta's side still showed impressive signs of what could come. They are set to strengthen in the summer, with

In the months after England's miserable 2021-22 Ashes tour, Joe Root reiterated his desire to stay on as England captain despite his team having just one win to show from his last 17 Tests at the helm. "I think I've made it quite clear at the start of this game and throughout this tour, I'm very passionate about trying to take this team forward," England's beleaguered skipper said after their series defeat to West Indies in Grenada in March 2022. Those words were

England will go into the second Ashes Test without a frontline spinner after announcing Josh Tongue's inclusion to face Australia at Lord's. Moeen Ali, who has been battling a calloused spinning finger following his retirement comeback at Edgbaston, has made way for Tongue as the hosts elected to field four specialist seamers on a green pitch at the home of cricket. Part-timer Joe Root will be England's only slow-bowling option, with the rest of the hosts' XI unchanged from the one that lost

Australia's tilt at a sixth men's ODI World Cup crown will begin with a blockbuster clash against India in Chennai, with fixtures released today Australia face a blockbuster clash with tournament hosts India to open their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, with fixtures for the tournament confirmed today. The tournament will start with a rematch of the 2019 final between England and New Zealand on October 5 in Ahmedabad – 100 days from now – with Australia opening their campaign against India in

India will host this year's 50-over World Cup between October 5 and November 19, according to the schedule released by the International Cricket Council on Tuesday. Defending champions England will play New Zealand in the opener at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will also host the final. Source Khaleej Time

Formula 1 driver Sergio "Checo" Perez visited the Dallas Cowboys facility on Monday and found some similarities between racing and the NFL. He also spoke to the media and revealed which position he would play on the gridiron. Perez, 33, is a coming off a poor performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, but still took the time to meet Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and owner Jerry Jones prior to the Austrian GP this upcoming weekend. Cowboys shared the Mexican driver's experience at AT&T