‘Pakistan don’t have 190 strike-rate batters’: PSL coach backs Babar Azam amid criticism | Cricket News

Babar Azam (Pic credit: X) Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has launched a strong defence of Babar Azam, calling it “unfair” to single him out over strike-rate concerns in T20 cricket while insisting the country lacks ultra-aggressive batters.Speaking after a Pakistan Super League match, Mahmood, assistant and bowling coach for Peshawar Zalmi, questioned the narrative…

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‘Gukesh has weaknesses, Sindarov does not’: Carlsen’s bold World Championship prediction | Chess News

D Gukesh. Magnus Carlsen and Javokhir Sindarov NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has made his stance clear ahead of the upcoming World Chess Championship, backing Javokhir Sindarov to defeat reigning champion D Gukesh in what promises to be a historic showdown later this year.Speaking at a chess event in Stockholm, Carlsen did not…

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Aronyak Ghosh: The making of India’s 95th GM: Aronyak Ghosh, from chasing next tournament’s fee to parents’ relief | Chess News

Aronyak Ghosh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Aronyak Ghosh was only four when his mother’s customary room-cleaning session led him to discover a box of old, dusty chess pieces. It belonged to his father. However, to the toddler, it didn’t matter much. The pieces in black and white colours merely looked like soldiers in the…

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Manchester City: Premier League: Man City crush Arsenal hopes, seize control of title race | Football News

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland during the English Premier League match against Arsenal. (AP Photo) Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race with a crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, dealing a major blow to the Gunners’ fading title ambitions.With the season entering its decisive phase, Erling Haaland proved the difference, netting…

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