Author: Ankit Anand

Nepal cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane accused of raping minor: Kathmandu Police - Asiana Times

Sandeep Lamicchane, a famous leg-spinner from Nepal, is charged with raping a minor. Currently, Sandeep Lamichhane competes in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) KEY HIGHLIGHT Nepal Sandeep Lamicchane has been accused of raping a minorThe teen-aged girl filed an FIR at Gaushala Metropolitan Police CircleLamichhane is currently playing in Caribbean Premier League According to police, The Nepal cricket team captain, Sandeep Lamichhane, has been accused by a 17-year-old girl of raping her in a hotel room in Kathmandu. A teenage girl filed an FIR at the Gaushala Metropolitan Police Circle in Kathmandu on Tuesday, accusing Lamichhane, 22, of sexually assaulting…

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Pakistan will definitely share their frustration and anguish with ICC, says Ramiz Raza on PAK vs AFG controversy - Asiana Times

Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), spoke up about the controversy that broke out during Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2022 play on Thursday, September 8 KEY HIGHLIGHTS (Pakistan) Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), spoke about the incident that broke out during Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2022 match against Afghanistan on Wednesday night at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday, September 8. Asif Ali and fast bowler Fareed Ahmad Malik got into a significant war of words during Pakistan’s run chase. The players and umpires had to step in after Asif Ali was spotted charging…

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US Open: Carlos Alcaraz expects ‘really, really tough’ semi-final against home favourite Frances Tiafoe - Asiana Times

US Open 2022: Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, who will play home favourite Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, does not anticipate an easy matchup. Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev to reach his first Grand Slam last-four KEY HIGHLIGHTS Carlos Alcaraz reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at US OpenAlcaraz will face USA’s Fraces Tiafoe in the last-four matchOn Thursday, Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a 5-set marathon The New York crowd supported teenage star Carlos Alcaraz as he put on a show against Jannik Sinner in the marathon men’s singles quarterfinal at US Open 2022 on September 7. With…

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India's Anupama Upadhyaya becomes the new junior World no.1 in BWF rankings - Asiana Times

Anupama Upadhyaya, a 17-year-old shuttler, became only the second Indian to claim the top ranking in the girls’ singles category on September 7 KEY HIGHLIGHTS Anupama Upadhyaya became the new Junior World No. 1 in BWF rankingsAnupama has recently cracked the senior women’s Top 100 rankingAnupama is only the sixth Indian shuttler to top the junior ranking On September 7, Anupama Upadhyaya, a 17-year-old shuttler, overtook Tasnim Mir to become the second Indian to hold the top-ranked position in the girls’ singles category. After winning titles at the Polish Open and the Uganda Junior International, she claimed the world number…

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Alex Hales returns to England side after 3 years and replaces Jonny Bairstow in the T20 World Cup squad - Asiana Times

Jonny Bairstow’s replacement, Alex Hales, has been added to England’s T20 World Cup squad KEY HIGHLIGHTS Alex Hales replaced Bairstow in the T20 World Cup squadThe last time Alex Hales played for England was in 2019Alex Hales has played 141 international matches for England For the first time since he was dropped from the lineup before the 2019 ODI World Cup, Alex Hales has earned a comeback by England. He has been selected to take Jonny Bairstow’s place for the men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, as well as the next Pakistan tour which begins next week. Alex Hales Hales,…

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Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Wikipedia page vandalised - Asiana Times

Arshdeep Singh high-level panel will probably question the administrators of the crowdsourced digital encyclopedia on safety checks and may even seek clarification KEY HIGHLIGHTS A high-level panel will probably question the administrators of the crowdsourced digital encyclopedia on safety checks and may even seek clarificationAccording to Arshdeep’s Wikipedia page edit history, an unregistered user replaced multiple instances of the term “India” to the word “Khalistan” After the Indian cricket team lost against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match on Sunday night, Arshdeep Singh became the focus of vicious internet harassment. People vandalized his Wikipedia page and claimed he was associated…

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Mastercard replaces Paytm, acquires title rights for all India matches, domestic cricket - Asiana Times

Mastercard has signed as the title rights sponsor for Indian cricket, ahead of a packed home season with a full schedule of domestic and international cricket KEY HIGHLIGHTS Mastercard comes on board as BCCI’s new title sponsorMastercard has replaced Paytm, which had its contract until 2024India has a busy home season with international and domestic matches On Monday, September 5, the Board of Control for Cricket in India stated that Mastercard would take over as the new owner of the title rights, replacing Paytm. The seven-year partnership between the digital payments company and the Indian cricket board has come to…

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AIFF to work for sustainable solutions according to needs of country: Kalyan Chaubey - Asiana Times

Kalyan Chaubey, who took command of the AIFF on Friday, stated that a “time-based roadmap” will be prepared and put into action for Indian football KEY HIGHLIGHTS Kalyan Chaubey beat former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia for the post of AIFF presidentChaubey said his organization will work with stakeholders to establish “sustainable solution”Chaubey held a detailed conversation about the Golden Baby League (GBL), which is run by the AIFF Kalyan Chaubey, president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) , stated on Sunday that his organization will work with stakeholders to establish “sustainable solutions” that would meet the needs of the…

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Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20Is to focus on ODI and Tests - Asiana Times

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim officially announced his retirement from T20 internationals on Sunday KEY HIGHLIGHTS Mushfiqur Rahim made his announcement on SundayThe Bangladesh wicketkeeper is willing to play in the T20 franchise leagueMushfiqur Rahim said he will continue to play Tests and ODIs Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from T20 internationals in order to “concentrate on Test and ODI formats of the game.” On Sunday, he took his Twitter to announce his decision. His choice was made not long after Bangladesh was eliminated from the current Asia Cup after losing both of their first-round matches to Afghanistan…

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Shocked at the high level of political interference in AIFF election, says Bhaichung Bhutia - Asiana Times

Former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia, expressed his shock on Saturday at the “high level” of political intervention in AIFF elections, which didn’t go as well as he had hoped KEY HIGHLIGHTS AIFF elections should have been fought without any political interference: Baichung BhutiaBhaichung Bhutia expressed shock at the extent of political interference in the AIFF electionsBhutia was defeated in the race for president by BJP leader Kalyan Chaubey Bhaichung Bhutia, a former captain of India, expressed his shock at the “high level” of political intervention in the elections for the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Notably, Bhaichung Bhutia was defeated…

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