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Arshdeep Singh listens to captain Rohit Sharma before bowling during the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup; tension and excitement in Pakistan’s dressing room. (AP Photo; screengrab)

Asia Cup: Why did Babar Azam cry out ‘paanch fielders aa gaya bhai’, and why were India yet again only allowed four fielders outside the circle in the final over?Subscriber Only

September 5, 2022 09:21 IST

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: With just 7 needed, and only four to man the boundaries, Arshdeep Singh had to carefully place his field. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul converged with the bowler, and had a long discussion. Inside Pakistan’s dressing room, tension seeps in.

Pakistan's captain Babar Azam, right, shake hands with India's captain Rohit Sharma to congratulate on their win in the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Asia Cup Super 4: Why India and Pakistan will keep an eye on the over rateSubscriber Only

September 3, 2022 14:14 IST

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan Super 4 match: During their Group A opener, both India and Pakistan were penalised for not finishing their quota of 20 overs in the stipulated time frame, owing to a newly introduced clause for T20Is. What is the rule?

Serena Williams motions a heart to fans after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic during the third round of the US Open, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP/PTI Photo)

5 magical moments in the career of Serena Williams

September 4, 2022 14:55 IST

Serena Williams' career has been so astonishing that it could fuel umpteen movies. Here are a few of the most magical moments.

Chamika Karunaratne’s Naagin dance is viral on social media. (Source: Hotstar via Twitter)

The origin of the Naagin dance, and how it became a symbol of Sri Lanka-Bangladesh rivalrySubscriber Only

September 5, 2022 08:49 IST

Chamika Karunaratne’s Naagin dance after Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the Asia Cup has gone viral. What’s its origin?

Casemiro will join Manchester United from Real Madrid. (AP)

The case against buying Casemiro: Why the midfielder isn’t an answer to Man United’s troublesSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:11 IST

Casemiro, a 30-year-old Brazilian international and a five-time UEFA Champions League winner has made the switch to Old Trafford. But does the transfer play out the way it’s meant to?

The league said the bans could be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in such conduct. (FILE)

Explained: Why FIFA has banned India, what happens to Indian football nowSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:13 IST

FIFA ban India: The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, scheduled in India in October and the tickets for which had gone on sale, is under threat — as are most other aspects of Indian football.

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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem goes past 90m before Neeraj Chopra: Why the javelin flies the way it doesSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:13 IST

With healthy rivalry between Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra set to grow in future competitions, a look at the physics that makes a javelin fly past the 90m 'gold standard' distance.

Gaza ceasefire has kicked into effect, says Israel’s military

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Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, with Israeli forces pulling back and Hamas releasing hostages within 72 hours. However, there is still fighting in some areas and uncertainty about the terms. The deal involves the release of prisoners, opening of borders, and entry of aid, while the US will send troops to monitor the ceasefire.

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