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The tourists mounted something of a recovery after being reduced to 35-3 to reach 83-3 at lunch. Australia added another 16 to that total before Travis Head (35) departed in the sixth over of the afternoon session, trapped in front by one that straightened from Woakes (3-35). That wicket prompted a collapse in line with pre-series talk of both teams being short in the batting department, England’s attack prospering even after James Anderson went for a scan on a tight calf....

This match was eagerly awaited for a variety of reasons: How would the banned trio of David Warner, Cameron Bancroft and Steven Smith fare on their return To test cricket? Would England carry forward their World Cup form to the Ashes? Would this series capture the attention of the viewers and fans despite following so closely on the heels of the World Cup? We pretty much got all the answers we were seeking and more....

Comprising the team are four men and one woman, who each come from very different backgrounds. While one raced horses before moving into Equestrian Jumping, another was a porcelain factory worker. At 32, Ezber Babalyev is one of Turkmenistan’s most experienced jumpers. The former horse racer said he was enjoying Equestrian Jumping immensely. “Until 2006, I raced horses. Then I felt I needed a change of scene, but didn’t want to get too far away from horses either, so I shifted to jumping....

Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran and Jordan make up the 10 countries that are participating in this event. India are here in full force with the largest contingent of 31 players. Day Two Wednesday witnessed 23 Indians in the quarter-finals with nine surviving to reach the semi-final stage and guaranteed of going home with a medal. Another notable Indian performance came from Vijay Kumar Meena, who scrambled to a 3-2 win over 3/4 seed Mohd Kamal of Malaysia after losing the first two games and trailing 4-7 in the fifth....

Barty, 22, came into the final riding high on confidence after beating defending Champion and top-seed Julia Goerges in the semi-final. The first set was a topsy turvy affair with the 22-year-old racing ahead to a 4-0 lead before being pegged back to 4-3. But the Australian held her nerve to break her opponent again and close out the first set in her service game. The second set saw a spirited Wang stage a fightback but was unable to break the Barty serve....

“I woke up one day and was having vision issues, could hardly see,” Kutcher said. “Knocked out my hearing, which threw off my equilibrium, my balance, and I couldn’t walk.” The That 70s Show actor first revealed that he fought vasculitis for a year in 2019 during an episode of National Geographic’s Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge that aired in August. The disease causes the body to attack its own blood vessels, causing inflammation....

The Asia Cup was held in Bangladesh last time and it was played in T20 format. But the tournament will be in ODI format this year and it will be an ideal preparation for the participating teams before the World Cup next year. There are six teams who will play in the tournament this year and the teams are divided into two groups. India, Pakistan and Hong Kong are in Group A....

While players on both sides might downplay the hype surrounding the fixture but everyone involved- from fans to players to the coaching staff, everyone knows that it is more than a simple cricket match. The last match between these two teams was at the champions trophy final where Pakistan beat India comprehensively by 180 runs and won the tournament. They will lock horns with each other once again in Asia cup 2018 on September 19....

He pointed out that Kohli was a consistent run-scorer prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Jadeja stated that now that everything is slowly getting back to normal, the one thing that’s left is to see the right-handed batter score big runs once again. The cricketer-turned-commentator made these remarks during a discussion on Cricbuzz ahead of India’s crucial tie against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The contest is set to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (August 28)....

India, who have qualified in this tournament after eight years, will be hoping to deliver their best performance this time. With some talented players in the squad, the dream is possible. Coach Stephen Constantine made some questionable selections. He left Lallianzuala Chhangte and Farukh Choudhary out of the team, leaving a few options for wing-play. Michael Soosairaj, Rahul Bheke and Joby Justin have not been called altogether, inviting criticisms from all the corner....

It was only a couple of days ago that Sportskeeda named 18-year old Mohanad Ali Kadhim as Iraq’s youngest player in the upcoming Asian Cup squad. The young striker also happened to be the youngest player to play the tournament this year. However, reports have completely different stories to tell. A report from December 2017 states that an Iraqi player was found to represent the national youth team with his brother’s identity....

Starting in fine form in his match, Advani pocketed the first three frames, 78-54, 107-2, and 74-9 with breaks of 73 and 85 in the first two frames. In the fourth frame, Pankaj put up a strong fight only to lose the frame 29-65, according to a release. Playing a best of 7 frames, India’s Golden Boy, won the fifth frame, 57-44 to seal the match in his favour....

At the Ubisoft Forward that took place on September 10, it was revealed that Asassin’s Creed Mirage would be marking a return to the series’ roots. Stealth and action would be given a heavier focus, and while this excited some fans, others were worried they would lose the large scale they’ve seen in titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Odyssey. Apart from the return to a stealthier experience, plenty of other details were confirmed about Assassin’s Creed Mirage, including a closer look at the game’s logo and some other official images....

However, one area that Ubisoft has been more reluctant to visit is ancient Japan. While this region has been largely ignored by Ubisoft, Sucker Punch Productions has seemingly reignited the Assassin’s Creed fanbase with how well Ghost of Tsushima has been received. While not a direct one to one comparison, Ghost of Tsushima does feature familiar gameplay elements such as stealth and enemy assassinations. RELATED: Setting Assassin’s Creed in China Could Differentiate It from Ghost of Tsushima...

RELATED: As Dusk Falls: How to Save Jay No worries, this guide is here to help. There is an obvious spoiler warning here for As Dusk Falls since gamers will succeed at something they should have failed at. There is a brief section at the end of this article talking about what happens if Jay fails. The Safe Code The code to the safe is 5926 As Dusk Falls is a captivating game that seems to come from inspired movies about robberies, hostages, crossroads, and a blend of the standard black and white morality....

On Thursday, Facebook shares fell 25 percent after the company reported its first ever drop in daily user numbers. That is equivalent to a $240 billion loss in value—more than the value of McDonald’s. It marked the biggest one-day fall in value in U.S. stock market history. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth fell by roughly $30 billion, while the company also saw $10 billion in losses on its investment in the “Metaverse” over the fourth quarter....

But this year’s Senators are giving Murray more than an exciting season. They are lifting the spirits of their general manager during his fight with cancer. Murray, 72, has Stage 4 colon cancer. Reading about it, knowing about it makes it obvious Murray is in a fight for his life. If he wins, it would be a miracle. MORE: Four berths open in Stanley Cup playoff race | Update on Canadiens’ Max Pacioretty...

The two met twice dating back five years, when the Canadian leveled the series with a win at the Australian Open. With the slam just weeks away, the 25-year-old wanted to keep up her positive outlook after her win against Kirsten Flipkens. The Frenchwoman had a three-setter against Taylor Townsend but managed to edge the American in the decider. With Garcia looking to keep her first run in New Zealand and Bouchard steps from a second quarter-final, the match would be a clash of gaining leverage....