<p>A lot of action and drama has taken place in the US Open 2022 edition, which is the last Grand Slam of the calendar year. The likes of Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, etc. have bowed out and the action now moves to the semi-finals with plenty of twists and turns still awaited. In the men's singles semi-finals, Karen Khachonov will square off with Casper Ruud whereas Frances Tiafoe Karen Khachonov will be up against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the second semi-finals, Tiafoe will be facing Spaniard Alcaraz in what promises to be an enthralling contest. The American Tiafoe became the first&nbsp;American to reach the US Open last four since Andy Roddick in 2006 and is now a serious title-contender. On the other hand, the 19-year-old Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller to enter the last four. Overall, it promises to be an exciting battle as both the players will be eyeing to enter the final and return with their maiden Grand Slam title.</p>

<p><strong>Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz:</strong></p>

<p><strong>At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz&nbsp;start?</strong></p>

<p>The US 2022 men's singles semi-final clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will get underway at 4:30 AM IST on Saturday, September 10.</p>

<p><strong>Where will US Open men's singles match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz&nbsp;be played?</strong></p>

<p>The US Open 2022 men's singles semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be held at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/everybodys-got-a-gift-frances-tiafoe-narrates-his-inspiring-journey-on-entering-us-open-semi-finals-514147">'Everybody’s got a gift' - Frances Tiafoe narrates his inspiring journey on entering US Open semi-finals</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz in India?</strong></p>

<p>The semi-final of the US Open&nbsp;2022 men's singles fixture between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels.</p>

<p><strong>How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz?</strong></p>

<p>The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles semi-final clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.</p>


A lot of action and drama has taken place in the US Open 2022 edition, which is the last Grand Slam of the calendar year. The likes of Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, etc.

A lot of action and drama has taken place in the US Open 2022 edition, which is the last Grand Slam of the calendar year. The likes of Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, etc. have bowed out and the action now moves to the semi-finals with plenty of twists and turns still awaited. In the men's singles semi-finals, Karen Khachonov will square off with Casper Ruud whereas Frances Tiafoe Karen Khachonov will be up against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. Talking about the second semi-finals, Tiafoe will be facing Spaniard Alcaraz in what promises to be an enthralling contest. The American Tiafoe became the first American to reach the US Open last four since Andy Roddick in 2006 and is now a serious title-contender. On the other hand, the 19-year-old Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller to enter the last four. Overall, it promises to be an exciting battle as both the players will be eyeing to enter the final and return with their maiden Grand Slam title. Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz: At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz start? The US 2022 men's singles semi-final clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will get underway at 4:30 AM IST on Saturday, September 10. Where will US Open men's singles match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz be played? The US Open 2022 men's singles semi-final match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be held at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | 'Everybody’s got a gift' - Frances Tiafoe narrates his inspiring journey on entering US Open semi-finals Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz in India? The semi-final of the US Open 2022 men's singles fixture between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels. How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz? The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles semi-final clash between Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

US Open men’s singles SF live streaming: When and where to watch Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz tie?

<p>Virat Kohli ended his international drought on Thursday (September 8) as India faced Afghanistan in their last Super Four clash before bowing out of the Asia Cup 2022 edition. Bing asked to bat first, a Rohit Sharma-less Indian team rode on Kohli's 122 not out (off 61 balls), who opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul, to post a mammoth 212-3.</p>

<p>In reply, Afghanistan fell like nine pins in the run-chase by being restricted to 111/8 in 20 overs to lose by a whopping 101-run margin. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with 5 for 4 in his full quota of overs to stand tall but the Player-of-the-Match Kohli generated maximum eyeballs. Kohli's innings was laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes and his return to form is a huge blessing for Rohit &amp; Co. heading into the 2022 T20 World Cup, from October-November in Australia. The 33-year-old Kohli's hundred is a huge sigh of relief for many Indian cricket fans, worldwide, who have been eagerly waiting for King Kohli to move past his ordinary run of form.</p>

<p>As soon as Kohli smacked an impressive pull over the fence to reach triple figures, the crowd -- at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- were sent into a frenzy. An elderly fan's unmissable reaction, present in the stands, went viral in no time as Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the crowd after reaching his 71st international ton. <strong>Here's the video of the elderly fan bowing down to the Indian star batter:</strong></p>

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<p>With his recent ton over Afghanistan, Kohli equalled with Australia's former captain Ricky Ponting in terms of second-most international tons overall. <strong>Here's the top five in the elite feat:</strong></p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar - 100</p>

<p><strong>Virat Kohli - 71*</strong></p>

<p>Ricky Ponting - 71</p>

<p>Kumar Sangakkara - 63</p>

<p>Jacques Kallis - 62</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation, a content Kohli said, "Firstly I am grateful for how the day went today. Time away from the game gave me a good chance to sit back and observe a lot of things about me. I mentioned one special person - Anushka - who stood by me through these tough times and I mentioned her as she has seen the absolute raw side of me throughout all these months. She was the one putting things in perspective for me, kept giving me the right kind of guidance, vision moving forward and I came back into the system as a relaxed person. It was just about enjoying the game, understanding the game and what God blessed you with. Today was the build-up of the last few games, I batted out of my skin to be honest and I surprised myself. What surprised me was my 60s became failures; quite shocking for me, batting pretty well and contributing but doesn't seem to be enough. I can't really pinpoint anything to anyone as I said God has blessed me with good things in the past and that's why I am in this position where these things can be spoken about."</p>


Virat Kohli ended his international drought on Thursday (September 8) as India faced Afghanistan in their last Super Four clash before bowing out of the Asia Cup 2022 edition.

Virat Kohli ended his international drought on Thursday (September 8) as India faced Afghanistan in their last Super Four clash before bowing out of the Asia Cup 2022 edition. Bing asked to bat first, a Rohit Sharma-less Indian team rode on Kohli's 122 not out (off 61 balls), who opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul, to post a mammoth 212-3. In reply, Afghanistan fell like nine pins in the run-chase by being restricted to 111/8 in 20 overs to lose by a whopping 101-run margin. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with 5 for 4 in his full quota of overs to stand tall but the Player-of-the-Match Kohli generated maximum eyeballs. Kohli's innings was laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes and his return to form is a huge blessing for Rohit & Co. heading into the 2022 T20 World Cup, from October-November in Australia. The 33-year-old Kohli's hundred is a huge sigh of relief for many Indian cricket fans, worldwide, who have been eagerly waiting for King Kohli to move past his ordinary run of form. As soon as Kohli smacked an impressive pull over the fence to reach triple figures, the crowd -- at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai -- were sent into a frenzy. An elderly fan's unmissable reaction, present in the stands, went viral in no time as Kohli raised his bat and acknowledged the crowd after reaching his 71st international ton. Here's the video of the elderly fan bowing down to the Indian star batter: Missed this pic.twitter.com/LHjQhhQQSm — Ali (@stuckon70) September 8, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Your form is very critical' - Rohit Sharma tells Virat Kohli as duo interact post latter's 71st int'l ton With his recent ton over Afghanistan, Kohli equalled with Australia's former captain Ricky Ponting in terms of second-most international tons overall. Here's the top five in the elite feat: Sachin Tendulkar - 100 Virat Kohli - 71* Ricky Ponting - 71 Kumar Sangakkara - 63 Jacques Kallis - 62 At the post-match presentation, a content Kohli said, "Firstly I am grateful for how the day went today. Time away from the game gave me a good chance to sit back and observe a lot of things about me. I mentioned one special person - Anushka - who stood by me through these tough times and I mentioned her as she has seen the absolute raw side of me throughout all these months. She was the one putting things in perspective for me, kept giving me the right kind of guidance, vision moving forward and I came back into the system as a relaxed person. It was just about enjoying the game, understanding the game and what God blessed you with. Today was the build-up of the last few games, I batted out of my skin to be honest and I surprised myself. What surprised me was my 60s became failures; quite shocking for me, batting pretty well and contributing but doesn't seem to be enough. I can't really pinpoint anything to anyone as I said God has blessed me with good things in the past and that's why I am in this position where these things can be spoken about."

VIRAL: Elderly fan bows down to Virat Kohli as he slams 71st int'l ton in India-Afghanistan tie - WATCH

<p>Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8). At the age of 96, The Queen breathed her last with her health worsening in the recent past. She had already cut down on her public appearances to a great extent and is now survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The Queen -- UK's longest-serving monarch -- has left a huge legacy that will last forever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Queen was a sports fanatic and loved horse racing but also took a keen interest in various other sports. Ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup, held in England and Wales, all the participating teams' captains met The Queen and&nbsp;Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in London. The images of the star-studded meeting went viral in no time and were shared on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's a throwback to the pictures where The Queen met Virat Kohli and the likes:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The 10 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> Captains with the Queen. <a href="https://t.co/cT42NfuPCv">pic.twitter.com/cT42NfuPCv</a></p>
— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1133783155574550529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Skipper meets the Queen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ch2jcv5mTj">pic.twitter.com/Ch2jcv5mTj</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The tournament will feature the world’s top ten teams, nine of whom are from the Commonwealth: Australia 🇦🇺, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, India 🇮🇳, New Zealand🇳🇿, Pakistan🇵🇰, South Africa 🇿🇦, Sri Lanka🇱🇰 and the West Indies 🇧🇸 🇧🇧 🇨🇺 🇯🇲 🇭🇹 🇩🇲 🇵🇷 🇬🇾 🇸🇷 🇹🇹. <a href="https://t.co/zVVAxlkvtv">pic.twitter.com/zVVAxlkvtv</a></p>
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1133764146657398784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Captains including <a href="https://twitter.com/Eoin16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Eoin16</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> met Her Majesty and His Royal Highness before joining a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. <a href="https://t.co/AjS5eZBrVH">pic.twitter.com/AjS5eZBrVH</a></p>
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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-legacy-will-last-forever-sports-fraternity-pays-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-after-her-passing-away-514433"><strong>'This legacy will last forever' - Sports fraternity pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing away</strong></a></p>

<p>Many sporting activities have been shut post the passing away of The Queen. The weekend fixtures of the Premier League now stand postponed whereas&nbsp;matches in the domestic Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy were called off. As a mark of respect, a minute's silence was also observed during the UEFA Europa League fixtures between Arsenal-FC Zurich and Manchester United-Real Sociedad.</p>

<p>Following Queen Elizabeth's demise, a statement from King Charles III read, "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”</p>

<p>“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” it added.</p>


Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8). At the age of 96, The Queen breathed her last with her health worsening in the recent past. She had already cut down on her public appearances to a great extent and is now survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8). At the age of 96, The Queen breathed her last with her health worsening in the recent past. She had already cut down on her public appearances to a great extent and is now survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The Queen -- UK's longest-serving monarch -- has left a huge legacy that will last forever. The Queen was a sports fanatic and loved horse racing but also took a keen interest in various other sports. Ahead of the 2019 ODI World Cup, held in England and Wales, all the participating teams' captains met The Queen and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in London. The images of the star-studded meeting went viral in no time and were shared on social media platforms. Here's a throwback to the pictures where The Queen met Virat Kohli and the likes: The 10 #CWC19 Captains with the Queen. pic.twitter.com/cT42NfuPCv — BCCI (@BCCI) May 29, 2019 × Skipper meets the Queen #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/Ch2jcv5mTj — BCCI (@BCCI) May 29, 2019 × The tournament will feature the world’s top ten teams, nine of whom are from the Commonwealth: Australia 🇦🇺, Bangladesh 🇧🇩, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, India 🇮🇳, New Zealand🇳🇿, Pakistan🇵🇰, South Africa 🇿🇦, Sri Lanka🇱🇰 and the West Indies 🇧🇸 🇧🇧 🇨🇺 🇯🇲 🇭🇹 🇩🇲 🇵🇷 🇬🇾 🇸🇷 🇹🇹. pic.twitter.com/zVVAxlkvtv — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019 × Captains including @Eoin16 and @imVkohli met Her Majesty and His Royal Highness before joining a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/AjS5eZBrVH — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2019 × ALSO READ | 'This legacy will last forever' - Sports fraternity pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing away Many sporting activities have been shut post the passing away of The Queen. The weekend fixtures of the Premier League now stand postponed whereas matches in the domestic Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy were called off. As a mark of respect, a minute's silence was also observed during the UEFA Europa League fixtures between Arsenal-FC Zurich and Manchester United-Real Sociedad. Following Queen Elizabeth's demise, a statement from King Charles III read, "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” it added.

Throwback: When Queen Elizabeth II met Virat Kohli and other captains ahead of 2019 ODI World Cup

<p>Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. UK's longest-serving monarch is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She has left a huge legacy as a period of national mourning has been declared.&nbsp;As a result, various ongoing sporting activities are being halted immediately post the Queen's demise as a mark of respect and mourning. The third and final Test between England and South Africa&nbsp; is being suspended&nbsp;with golf and horse racing (which was Her Majesty The Queen's&nbsp;favourite sport) following suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After her passing away, a statement from King Charles III read, "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”</p>

<p>“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” it added.</p>

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<p>Sporting fraternity have also joined in to mourn the passing away of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II with reactions pouring in from all corners.<strong> Here are some of the tributes:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Queen Elizabeth II. <a href="https://t.co/QwLRZ9z4yf">pic.twitter.com/QwLRZ9z4yf</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Liverpool Football Club is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our sincere condolences to The Royal Family. <a href="https://t.co/B0ceXcaoW0">pic.twitter.com/B0ceXcaoW0</a></p>
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1567953502202118145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My most respectful, sincere and deepest condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to the British people for the pass of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II</p>
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1568035786959818752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My condolences to the Royal Family at this very sad time. The Queen was loved all over the world and meant so much to so many. Meeting her was one of the greatest honours of my life. We will remember her for her warmth and dedication to the British people throughout her reign. <a href="https://t.co/TybbYku1Vl">pic.twitter.com/TybbYku1Vl</a></p>
— Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mo_Farah/status/1567953620125253634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II 🕊️<br />
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We're sending our deepest condolences to the <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalFamily</a>. <a href="https://t.co/GqxtLovZXq">pic.twitter.com/GqxtLovZXq</a></p>
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1567957158905679874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The EFL and its Clubs are truly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.<br />
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Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. <a href="https://t.co/aEmFQnIRce">https://t.co/aEmFQnIRce</a></p>
— EFL (@EFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/EFL/status/1567929500326940673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love for football and experienced the magic of a packed Maracanã.<br />
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Her deeds have marked generations. This legacy will last forever. <a href="https://t.co/13xyilesGT">pic.twitter.com/13xyilesGT</a></p>
— Pelé (@Pele) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pele/status/1567942357269749760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Majesty. Her elegance, grace and loyalty to her duty will live on in history. I would like to send my thoughts and condolences to the entire Royal Family and Great Britain. <a href="https://t.co/4rrUIPbLkV">pic.twitter.com/4rrUIPbLkV</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time. The Queen was an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. <a href="https://t.co/Tj0NrDpWBo">https://t.co/Tj0NrDpWBo</a></p>
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<p><strong>Mark of respect worldwide</strong></p>

<p>The members of the New York Yankees also observed silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of their clash versus the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium&nbsp;in the Bronx borough of New York City. Moreover, Arsenal's UEFA Europa League (UEL) encounter versus FC Zurich had kicked off when the news of The Queen's demise spread like wildfire and, hence, a minute's silence was observed at half-time. Similarly, a minute's silence was observed at Old Trafford in the UEL face-off between Manchester United and Rad Sociedad, with players also wearing black armbands.</p>

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reacted&nbsp;to The Queen's demise. PM Modi tweeted, "I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi had gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture."</p>

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<p>The Queen's health had deteriorated in the recent past and, hence, she had cut down on public appearances to a great extent. As a result, she had to also withdraw from a planned meeting with her senior political advisers on September 7 (Wednesday) before breathing her last on Thursday evening. Charles, erstwhile Prince of Wales, the eldest of her four children, became&nbsp;king immediately post her passing away.</p>


Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. UK's longest-serving monarch is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. UK's longest-serving monarch is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She has left a huge legacy as a period of national mourning has been declared. As a result, various ongoing sporting activities are being halted immediately post the Queen's demise as a mark of respect and mourning. The third and final Test between England and South Africa is being suspended with golf and horse racing (which was Her Majesty The Queen's favourite sport) following suit. After her passing away, a statement from King Charles III read, "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.” “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held,” it added. A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022 × Sporting fraternity have also joined in to mourn the passing away of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II with reactions pouring in from all corners. Here are some of the tributes: Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/QwLRZ9z4yf — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2022 × Liverpool Football Club is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our sincere condolences to The Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/B0ceXcaoW0 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 8, 2022 × My most respectful, sincere and deepest condolences to the Royal Family of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to the British people for the pass of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II — Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 9, 2022 × My condolences to the Royal Family at this very sad time. The Queen was loved all over the world and meant so much to so many. Meeting her was one of the greatest honours of my life. We will remember her for her warmth and dedication to the British people throughout her reign. pic.twitter.com/TybbYku1Vl — Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) September 8, 2022 × Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II 🕊️ We're sending our deepest condolences to the @RoyalFamily. pic.twitter.com/GqxtLovZXq — Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 8, 2022 × The EFL and its Clubs are truly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. https://t.co/aEmFQnIRce — EFL (@EFL) September 8, 2022 × I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love for football and experienced the magic of a packed Maracanã. Her deeds have marked generations. This legacy will last forever. pic.twitter.com/13xyilesGT — Pelé (@Pele) September 8, 2022 × Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday's play between England and South Africa Men at The Oval, along with all scheduled matches in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, will not take place. For fixtures beyond Friday, updates will be provided in due course. pic.twitter.com/hcQ6CBJ3Wx — England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) September 8, 2022 × We are extremely saddened by the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. All of our thoughts are with the @RoyalFamily at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/o93d8F7oQX — England Football (@EnglandFootball) September 8, 2022 × I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Majesty. Her elegance, grace and loyalty to her duty will live on in history. I would like to send my thoughts and condolences to the entire Royal Family and Great Britain. pic.twitter.com/4rrUIPbLkV — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 8, 2022 × My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time. The Queen was an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. https://t.co/Tj0NrDpWBo — Harry Kane (@HKane) September 8, 2022 × My deepest condolences to the Royal Family at this incredibly sad time. pic.twitter.com/Vju0UqeaEN — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) September 8, 2022 × Mark of respect worldwide The members of the New York Yankees also observed silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of their clash versus the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Moreover, Arsenal's UEFA Europa League (UEL) encounter versus FC Zurich had kicked off when the news of The Queen's demise spread like wildfire and, hence, a minute's silence was observed at half-time. Similarly, a minute's silence was observed at Old Trafford in the UEL face-off between Manchester United and Rad Sociedad, with players also wearing black armbands. ALSO READ | Britain's longest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II passes away at the age of 96, Charles becomes King India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reacted to The Queen's demise. PM Modi tweeted, "I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi had gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture." I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2022 × The Queen's health had deteriorated in the recent past and, hence, she had cut down on public appearances to a great extent. As a result, she had to also withdraw from a planned meeting with her senior political advisers on September 7 (Wednesday) before breathing her last on Thursday evening. Charles, erstwhile Prince of Wales, the eldest of her four children, became king immediately post her passing away.

'This legacy will last forever' - Sports fraternity pays tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her passing away

<p>&nbsp;Pakistan batter Asif Ali and Afghanistan fast bowler Fareed Ahmad have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Wednesday. Afghanistan seamer Fareed Ahmed had a mouthful to utter to Pakistan batter, Asif Ali, as he sent him packing during the penultimate over of the match."Asif was found to have breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match" while Fareed was found to have breached Article 2.1.12, which relates to "inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match," ICC said in an official statement.</p>

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<p>In addition to this, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the players, both of whom did not have any previous offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan`s innings, when Fareed came up and made inappropriate physical contact with Asif after dismissing him and the batter reacted with an aggressive gesture of the bat. Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings. On-field umpires Anil Chaudhary and Jayaraman Madangopal, third umpire Gazi Sohel and fourth umpire Raveendra Wimalasari levelled the charges. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player`s match fee, and one or two demerit points.</p>


Pakistan batter Asif Ali and Afghanistan fast bowler Fareed Ahmad have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Pakistan batter Asif Ali and Afghanistan fast bowler Fareed Ahmad have both been fined 25 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match in Sharjah on Wednesday. Afghanistan seamer Fareed Ahmed had a mouthful to utter to Pakistan batter, Asif Ali, as he sent him packing during the penultimate over of the match."Asif was found to have breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match" while Fareed was found to have breached Article 2.1.12, which relates to "inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match," ICC said in an official statement. ALSO READ | Watch: Asif Ali, Fareed Malik involve in ugly exchange in last-over thriller between Pakistan-Afghanistan In addition to this, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the players, both of whom did not have any previous offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistan`s innings, when Fareed came up and made inappropriate physical contact with Asif after dismissing him and the batter reacted with an aggressive gesture of the bat. Both players admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for formal hearings. On-field umpires Anil Chaudhary and Jayaraman Madangopal, third umpire Gazi Sohel and fourth umpire Raveendra Wimalasari levelled the charges. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player`s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

Pakistan's Asif Ali, Afghanistan pacer Fareed Ahmad fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

<p>Ace Indian shuttler Prannoy HS is now the World`s Number one player in the men`s singles category in the BWF World Tour Rankings. In the rankings updated on September 6, Prannoy emerged as the number one shuttler in tour rankings. "This is just a trailer, picture abhi baaki hai Well deserved @PRANNOYHSPRI, keep going! @himantabiswa @sanjay091968 #BWFWorldTour #IndiaontheRise #Badminton," tweeted BAI Media. The 2022 BWF World Tour started on January 11 and will end on December 18. It is the fifth season of the BWF Badminton World Tour.</p>

<p>The tour consists of 22 tournaments which will lead to the final of the tour in December. These 22 tournaments are divided into five levels, Level 1 is the World Tour finals, followed by Level 2 called Super 1000, Level 3 called Super 750, Level 4 called Super 500, and Level 5 called Super 300. Different prize money and ranking points are offered at each of these tournaments. Prannoy started 2022 with a quarterfinal finish in the India Open in January. Then in the same month, he earned another quarterfinal in the Syed Modi International 2022. In March 2022, Prannoy earned a quarterfinal finish in the German Open 2022. In the same month at the 2022 All England Open, he could not progress beyond the first round. In the Swiss Open 2022 held the same month, he was the runner-up, losing to Leonardus Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the final.</p>

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<p>During the Korea Open 2022 in early-April, he was eliminated in the first round. In the 2022 Thailand Open held in May, he could not perform well and lost in the first round itself. In June in the 2022 Indonesia Open, Prannoy earned a semifinal finish. In the same month, he lost in the quarterfinals at the 2022 Malaysia Open. In July in the Malaysia Masters 2022, the shuttler finished the tournament after losing in the semifinal. In the same month during Singapore Open, Prannoy earned a quarterfinal finish. In August during the 2022 Japan Open, he lost in the quarterfinals.&nbsp;</p>


Ace Indian shuttler Prannoy HS is now the World`s Number one player in the men`s singles category in the BWF World Tour Rankings. In the rankings updated on September 6, Prannoy emerged as the number one shuttler in tour rankings.

Ace Indian shuttler Prannoy HS is now the World`s Number one player in the men`s singles category in the BWF World Tour Rankings. In the rankings updated on September 6, Prannoy emerged as the number one shuttler in tour rankings. "This is just a trailer, picture abhi baaki hai Well deserved @PRANNOYHSPRI, keep going! @himantabiswa @sanjay091968 #BWFWorldTour #IndiaontheRise #Badminton," tweeted BAI Media. The 2022 BWF World Tour started on January 11 and will end on December 18. It is the fifth season of the BWF Badminton World Tour. The tour consists of 22 tournaments which will lead to the final of the tour in December. These 22 tournaments are divided into five levels, Level 1 is the World Tour finals, followed by Level 2 called Super 1000, Level 3 called Super 750, Level 4 called Super 500, and Level 5 called Super 300. Different prize money and ranking points are offered at each of these tournaments. Prannoy started 2022 with a quarterfinal finish in the India Open in January. Then in the same month, he earned another quarterfinal in the Syed Modi International 2022. In March 2022, Prannoy earned a quarterfinal finish in the German Open 2022. In the same month at the 2022 All England Open, he could not progress beyond the first round. In the Swiss Open 2022 held the same month, he was the runner-up, losing to Leonardus Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the final. ALSO READ | World No. 1 Iga Swiatek's bathroom break sets up Ons Jabeur US Open title showdown During the Korea Open 2022 in early-April, he was eliminated in the first round. In the 2022 Thailand Open held in May, he could not perform well and lost in the first round itself. In June in the 2022 Indonesia Open, Prannoy earned a semifinal finish. In the same month, he lost in the quarterfinals at the 2022 Malaysia Open. In July in the Malaysia Masters 2022, the shuttler finished the tournament after losing in the semifinal. In the same month during Singapore Open, Prannoy earned a quarterfinal finish. In August during the 2022 Japan Open, he lost in the quarterfinals.

India's HS Prannoy becomes world number one in BWF World Tour Rankings

<p>India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200.</p>

<p>Kohli hadn't scored a century across formats since late 2019. Since then, he contributed with a lot of crucial knocks but failed to get to the triple-figure mark. Against Afghanistan, India's star batter Virat went all-out, after settling in, as he opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul in Rohit Sharma's absence. With his ton, the whole of India breathed a sigh of relief despite the national side's forgettable Asia Cup campaign. Rohit &amp; Co. will now hope for Kohli to continue in a similar stead and go bonkers in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, from October-November in Australia.</p>

<p>After mauling Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit and Virat got together for a special interaction, on BCCI tv, where Hitman told his predecessor that his 'form is very critical to Team India'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Rohit asked about his brilliant ton, Kohli said,&nbsp;&nbsp;"I did not expect this. Even you mentioned after the match that nobody would have expected me to score a century, especially in this format. I am pleasantly surprised and I am grateful and honoured right now." Later in the chat, Rohit told, "Your form is very critical to our team. We all understand that. And also, you being around certain guys, does help a lot as well."</p>

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<p>Kohli further highlighted the team goal and added, "It was a very special day for us as a team. After the last game, we had spoken about the kind of attitude with which we need to play this match. This was an important tournament for us. We got the exposure of knockout matches, we got the exposure of facing pressure situations. But we know what's our main goal, which is the World Cup in Australia and we all are improving in several areas for the same. We will learn from our mistakes from the matches which didn't go well for us."</p>

<p>India will now shift their focus to hosting Australia and later South Africa, in white-ball series, where they will look to iron out their flaws ahead of the T20 WC Down Under.</p>


India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200.

India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200. Kohli hadn't scored a century across formats since late 2019. Since then, he contributed with a lot of crucial knocks but failed to get to the triple-figure mark. Against Afghanistan, India's star batter Virat went all-out, after settling in, as he opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul in Rohit Sharma's absence. With his ton, the whole of India breathed a sigh of relief despite the national side's forgettable Asia Cup campaign. Rohit & Co. will now hope for Kohli to continue in a similar stead and go bonkers in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, from October-November in Australia. After mauling Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit and Virat got together for a special interaction, on BCCI tv, where Hitman told his predecessor that his 'form is very critical to Team India'. When Rohit asked about his brilliant ton, Kohli said, "I did not expect this. Even you mentioned after the match that nobody would have expected me to score a century, especially in this format. I am pleasantly surprised and I am grateful and honoured right now." Later in the chat, Rohit told, "Your form is very critical to our team. We all understand that. And also, you being around certain guys, does help a lot as well." ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma-led Team India's T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced on September 16: Report What happens when @ImRo45 interviews @imVkohli ☺️ 👏 Laughs, mutual admiration & a lot of respect 😎- by @ameyatilak Full interview 📽️https://t.co/8bVUaa0pUw #TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2022 | #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/GkdPr9crLh — BCCI (@BCCI) September 9, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Because we lost few games, doesn't mean we're a terrible team'- Rahul Dravid defends under-fire Team India Kohli further highlighted the team goal and added, "It was a very special day for us as a team. After the last game, we had spoken about the kind of attitude with which we need to play this match. This was an important tournament for us. We got the exposure of knockout matches, we got the exposure of facing pressure situations. But we know what's our main goal, which is the World Cup in Australia and we all are improving in several areas for the same. We will learn from our mistakes from the matches which didn't go well for us." India will now shift their focus to hosting Australia and later South Africa, in white-ball series, where they will look to iron out their flaws ahead of the T20 WC Down Under.

'Your form is very critical' - Rohit Sharma tells Virat Kohli as duo interact post latter's 71st int'l ton

<p>The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row. Despite topping their group, India lost their opening two games in the Super Four round and bowed out of the multi-nation tournament with Pakistan-Sri Lanka making it to the final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thrashing Afghanistan by 101 runs on Thursday evening (September 8), India settled for the penultimate spot in the Super Four by signing off from the tournament with a total of three wins and two defeats (versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka,&nbsp; respectively). Losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last over, India have been slammed left, right and centre with many taking a dig at their preparations for the upcoming ICC event. Nonetheless, head coach Rahul Dravid came in India's defence and has reckoned that 'losing a couple of games doesn't make them a terrible team.'</p>

<p>"Irrespective of whether we would have won those games, you got to keep things in perspective. In T20s, the margins are so small. It's not that because we won that tight game against Pakistan, everything becomes perfect. We lost a couple of games, which had gone down on a wicket that wasn't easy to defend," Dravid said in an interview on Star Sports.</p>

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<p>"We've taken the games down to the last ball. I'm not using that as an excuse. I still think we should have gotten over the line in at least one of those games. But we would have to still learn. We haven't been perfect. Just because we lost a couple of games, it doesn't mean we are a terrible team. We have been playing good cricket over the past 8-9 months."</p>

<p>"A couple of injuries and illnesses means your balance the team goes whack. In tournaments such as these, the margins become very small. The whole point is not to overreact, we can tend to go to extremes at some time. The kind of environment we want to create is very balanced," the former Indian captain-turned-coach added.</p>

<p>India will now shift their focus to their twin T20I series, at home, versus Australia and South Africa, respectively. After that, the Rohit-led side will head to Australia in a bid to win their second T20 WC trophy.</p>
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The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row.

The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row. Despite topping their group, India lost their opening two games in the Super Four round and bowed out of the multi-nation tournament with Pakistan-Sri Lanka making it to the final. Thrashing Afghanistan by 101 runs on Thursday evening (September 8), India settled for the penultimate spot in the Super Four by signing off from the tournament with a total of three wins and two defeats (versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively). Losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last over, India have been slammed left, right and centre with many taking a dig at their preparations for the upcoming ICC event. Nonetheless, head coach Rahul Dravid came in India's defence and has reckoned that 'losing a couple of games doesn't make them a terrible team.' "Irrespective of whether we would have won those games, you got to keep things in perspective. In T20s, the margins are so small. It's not that because we won that tight game against Pakistan, everything becomes perfect. We lost a couple of games, which had gone down on a wicket that wasn't easy to defend," Dravid said in an interview on Star Sports. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma-led Team India's T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced on September 16: Report "We've taken the games down to the last ball. I'm not using that as an excuse. I still think we should have gotten over the line in at least one of those games. But we would have to still learn. We haven't been perfect. Just because we lost a couple of games, it doesn't mean we are a terrible team. We have been playing good cricket over the past 8-9 months." "A couple of injuries and illnesses means your balance the team goes whack. In tournaments such as these, the margins become very small. The whole point is not to overreact, we can tend to go to extremes at some time. The kind of environment we want to create is very balanced," the former Indian captain-turned-coach added. India will now shift their focus to their twin T20I series, at home, versus Australia and South Africa, respectively. After that, the Rohit-led side will head to Australia in a bid to win their second T20 WC trophy.

'Because we lost few games, doesn't mean we're a terrible team'- Rahul Dravid defends under-fire Team India

<p>After a forgettable run at the Asia Cup, India will look to amend their mistakes ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia from October-November. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the squad for the showpiece event sooner than later as many cricket boards have already announced their respective squads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), the Indian team's squad for the upcoming ICC event is likely to be announced on September 16. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is reportedly a reason behind the delay in squad announcement as the premier pacer is in rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru after missing out on the Asia Cup due to a back injury. Moreover, Harshal Patel is also working on his fitness after not being part of the Rohit Sharma-led national side in the Asia Cup where the Men in Blue failed to make it to the final.</p>

<p>Thus, Bumrah's fitness is eagerly awaited by the BCCI before announcing the squad of the one-time winners heading into the T20 WC Down Under. With the marquee tournament just over a month away, the BCCI selectors are still not worried about Bumrah's fitness as he is expected to be deemed fit.</p>

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<p>“Bumrah has not been declared fit yet. He is going to be at the NCA this week before the selection. The World Cup is still over a month away. Therefore, his selection will happen considering that,” a BCCI source told TOI. Given India's ordinary bowling performances in the continental tournament, being held in the UAE, India will be desperate to regain the services of both Bumrah and Harshal. Many are also discussing Mohammed Shami's inclusion despite the senior pacer having not played a single T20I since last year's World Cup in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given Shami's experience, good run in IPL 2022 and the the current Indian bowling line-up lagging behind, the 32-year-old might be roped in. After bowing out of the Asia Cup, India will host Australia followed by South Africa in T20I series before boarding the flight to Australia. It will be interesting to see what all changes the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team management makes for the mega event.</p>

<p>India had failed to go past the Super 12 round in last year's T20 WC. Will the script change this time around for the Men in Blue? Only time will tell...</p>


After a forgettable run at the Asia Cup, India will look to amend their mistakes ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia from October-November. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the squad for the showpiece event sooner than later as many cricket boards have already announced their respective squads.

After a forgettable run at the Asia Cup, India will look to amend their mistakes ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia from October-November. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the squad for the showpiece event sooner than later as many cricket boards have already announced their respective squads. As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), the Indian team's squad for the upcoming ICC event is likely to be announced on September 16. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is reportedly a reason behind the delay in squad announcement as the premier pacer is in rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru after missing out on the Asia Cup due to a back injury. Moreover, Harshal Patel is also working on his fitness after not being part of the Rohit Sharma-led national side in the Asia Cup where the Men in Blue failed to make it to the final. Thus, Bumrah's fitness is eagerly awaited by the BCCI before announcing the squad of the one-time winners heading into the T20 WC Down Under. With the marquee tournament just over a month away, the BCCI selectors are still not worried about Bumrah's fitness as he is expected to be deemed fit. ALSO READ | No better option than Md. Shami: Irfan Pathan on how India can fix bowling woes ahead of T20 World Cup “Bumrah has not been declared fit yet. He is going to be at the NCA this week before the selection. The World Cup is still over a month away. Therefore, his selection will happen considering that,” a BCCI source told TOI. Given India's ordinary bowling performances in the continental tournament, being held in the UAE, India will be desperate to regain the services of both Bumrah and Harshal. Many are also discussing Mohammed Shami's inclusion despite the senior pacer having not played a single T20I since last year's World Cup in the UAE. Given Shami's experience, good run in IPL 2022 and the the current Indian bowling line-up lagging behind, the 32-year-old might be roped in. After bowing out of the Asia Cup, India will host Australia followed by South Africa in T20I series before boarding the flight to Australia. It will be interesting to see what all changes the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led Indian team management makes for the mega event. India had failed to go past the Super 12 round in last year's T20 WC. Will the script change this time around for the Men in Blue? Only time will tell...

Rohit Sharma-led Team India's T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced on September 16: Report

<p>Pakistan met Afghanistan in their Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Wednesday (September 7), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. A win for the Babar Azam-led Men in Green would've secured them a spot in the tournament final, with Sri Lanka. On the other hand,&nbsp;a victory for Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan line-up would've kept the tournament alive, with India also breathing for another day.</p>

<p>Eventually, Pakistan emerged on top in a humdinger of a clash as Naseem Shah -- playing&nbsp;his fourth T20I and who had&nbsp;batted only once prior to this -- smacked two sixes on the trot in the last over to help his side complete a tricky 130-run chase. Being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed 129-6 but bounced back in style in the middle overs during the second half to reduce&nbsp;Pakistan to 110/8, from 87/3. Thus, they&nbsp;only had to get one more wicket going into the final over.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan needed 11 off 6 balls with Naseem-Mohammad Hasnain in the middle. The 19-year-old Naseem hit two successive sixes to finish the run-chase in an emphatic fashion, with four balls to spare. His big strokes sent Pakistani fans into a frenzy as the Men in Green dugout charged into the middle with the players going bonkers. <strong>Here's the video of Naseem's sixes:</strong></p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, skipper Babar opined on Naseem's big shots and said, "&nbsp;At the back of the mind, I have seen Naseem play like this earlier, and I had the belief in him. This moment reminds me of Javed Miandad's six."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan continued sealing matches from Afghanistan's mouths as their last four face-offs have all gone down to the wire. <strong>Here's how the last four matches between both sides have gone by:</strong></p>

<p>Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan won with 3 balls to spare<br />
ODI World Cup 2019: Pak won with 2 balls to spare<br />
T20I World Cup 2021: Pak won with 6 balls to spare<br />
Asia Cup 2022: Babar &amp; Co. won with 4 balls to spare</p>


Pakistan met Afghanistan in their Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Wednesday (September 7), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. A win for the Babar Azam-led Men in Green would've secured them a spot in the tournament final, with Sri Lanka.

Pakistan met Afghanistan in their Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Wednesday (September 7), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. A win for the Babar Azam-led Men in Green would've secured them a spot in the tournament final, with Sri Lanka. On the other hand, a victory for Mohammad Nabi-led Afghan line-up would've kept the tournament alive, with India also breathing for another day. Eventually, Pakistan emerged on top in a humdinger of a clash as Naseem Shah -- playing his fourth T20I and who had batted only once prior to this -- smacked two sixes on the trot in the last over to help his side complete a tricky 130-run chase. Being asked to bat first, Afghanistan managed 129-6 but bounced back in style in the middle overs during the second half to reduce Pakistan to 110/8, from 87/3. Thus, they only had to get one more wicket going into the final over. Meanwhile, Pakistan needed 11 off 6 balls with Naseem-Mohammad Hasnain in the middle. The 19-year-old Naseem hit two successive sixes to finish the run-chase in an emphatic fashion, with four balls to spare. His big strokes sent Pakistani fans into a frenzy as the Men in Green dugout charged into the middle with the players going bonkers. Here's the video of Naseem's sixes: The winning sixes from Naseem Shah🔥 Pakistan goes straight into the final 🇵🇰#STARZPLAY #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 #asiacup22 #Watchlive #cricketlive #cricketmatch #teampakistan #teamafghanistan #crickethighlights pic.twitter.com/aMupmwKKGA — Cricket on STARZPLAY (@starzplaymasala) September 7, 2022 × ALSO READ | Watch: Asif Ali, Fareed Malik involve in ugly exchange in last-over thriller between Pakistan-Afghanistan At the post-match presentation, skipper Babar opined on Naseem's big shots and said, " At the back of the mind, I have seen Naseem play like this earlier, and I had the belief in him. This moment reminds me of Javed Miandad's six." Meanwhile, Pakistan continued sealing matches from Afghanistan's mouths as their last four face-offs have all gone down to the wire. Here's how the last four matches between both sides have gone by: Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan won with 3 balls to spare ODI World Cup 2019: Pak won with 2 balls to spare T20I World Cup 2021: Pak won with 6 balls to spare Asia Cup 2022: Babar & Co. won with 4 balls to spare

WATCH: Naseem's two successive sixes that led Pakistan to Asia Cup final, eliminating India & Afghanistan

<p>Iga&nbsp;Swiatek&nbsp;reached her third Grand Slam semi-final of 2022 on Wednesday and first at the US Open with an error-strewn triumph over Jessica Pegula, the last remaining American woman in the tournament.</p>

<p>French Open champion&nbsp;Swiatek&nbsp;claimed a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win, her third against Pegula this year. In Thursday's semi-final, the 21-year-old Pole will face Aryna Sabalenka who she has also got the better of on three occasions this season. World number six Sabalenka made the last-four for a second successive year with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former finalist Karolina Pliskova.</p>

<p>"That will be a very tough match. There will be some fast serves and heavy hitting, just like tonight," said&nbsp;Swiatek&nbsp;who beat Sabalenka in Doha, Stuttgart and Rome. The Pole went onto win the titles at those events, three of her six trophies collected in 2022. On Wednesday, she came through a mistake-plagued quarter-final which featured 13 breaks of serve and a combined 61 unforced errors. "It means a lot to be in the semi-finals for the first time," said&nbsp;Swiatek.</p>

<p>Swiatek&nbsp;overcame giving up the first break of the match in the fifth game to reel off 16 of the next 18 points to claim the opening set in 38 minutes. The pair exchanged three service breaks apiece in the first eight games in an untidy second set. It was the French Open champion who carved out the seventh break on a net cord to give herself the opportunity to serve for the match.</p>

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<h2>- 'Low expectations' -</h2>

<p>Eighth-ranked Pegula roused herself to stay alive before a double fault on break point in the 11th game handed&nbsp;Swiatek&nbsp;a second opportunity to seal a spot in the semi-finals. The top seed failed again as Pegula grabbed the 10th break to send the set into a tiebreak which the Pole dominated.</p>

<p>"I am very happy as I have worked very hard but have kept my expectations low," said the top seed. Sabalenka reached the semi-finals for a second successive year, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban.</p>

<p>Russian and Belarusian players, such as world number six Sabalenka, were prevented from competing at the All England Club due to the invasion of Ukraine. The ban deprived Belarus's Sabalenka of the opportunity to improve on her semi-final run in 2021. "They took away one opportunity from me, so I worked really hard for this one," said Sabalenka.</p>

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<p>She admitted that she made a determined effort not to watch any of this year's grass-court Grand Slam as she trained in Miami during her enforced break from the sport.</p>

<h2>- 'Just an athlete' -</h2>

<p>"I'm just an athlete and I have nothing to do with politics," she said. "It was a tough time, especially when I was working out in the gym and there was Wimbledon playing on the TV. "I always turned it off because I couldn't watch it." Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon because Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has allowed Moscow to use its territory to launch attacks into Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 24-year-old world number six Sabalenka fired seven aces and a total of 30 winners past Pliskova, the 2016 runner-up in New York, without facing a break point. Sabalenka is making the most of her great escape in the second round in New York when she saved two match points against Kaia Kanepi having been a set and 1-5 down.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, she raced through the first set in just 28 minutes on the back of three service breaks. The 30-year-old Pliskova managed just a single winner in the opener while serving up five double faults.</p>

<p>Czech world number 22 Pliskova saved two break points in the eighth game of the second set but was unable to halt Sabalenka's powerful drive to the last four. "When she's playing the way she is, there are not many rallies where you can get in that better feeling. She was serving amazing," admitted Pliskova.</p>


Iga Swiatek reached her third Grand Slam semi-final of 2022 on Wednesday and first at the US Open with an error-strewn triumph over Jessica Pegula, the last remaining American woman in the tournament.

Iga Swiatek reached her third Grand Slam semi-final of 2022 on Wednesday and first at the US Open with an error-strewn triumph over Jessica Pegula, the last remaining American woman in the tournament. French Open champion Swiatek claimed a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win, her third against Pegula this year. In Thursday's semi-final, the 21-year-old Pole will face Aryna Sabalenka who she has also got the better of on three occasions this season. World number six Sabalenka made the last-four for a second successive year with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former finalist Karolina Pliskova. "That will be a very tough match. There will be some fast serves and heavy hitting, just like tonight," said Swiatek who beat Sabalenka in Doha, Stuttgart and Rome. The Pole went onto win the titles at those events, three of her six trophies collected in 2022. On Wednesday, she came through a mistake-plagued quarter-final which featured 13 breaks of serve and a combined 61 unforced errors. "It means a lot to be in the semi-finals for the first time," said Swiatek. Swiatek overcame giving up the first break of the match in the fifth game to reel off 16 of the next 18 points to claim the opening set in 38 minutes. The pair exchanged three service breaks apiece in the first eight games in an untidy second set. It was the French Open champion who carved out the seventh break on a net cord to give herself the opportunity to serve for the match. ALSO READ | Nick Kyrgios handed shock upset by Karen Khachanov at the cusp of US Open semi-finals - 'Low expectations' - Eighth-ranked Pegula roused herself to stay alive before a double fault on break point in the 11th game handed Swiatek a second opportunity to seal a spot in the semi-finals. The top seed failed again as Pegula grabbed the 10th break to send the set into a tiebreak which the Pole dominated. "I am very happy as I have worked very hard but have kept my expectations low," said the top seed. Sabalenka reached the semi-finals for a second successive year, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban. Russian and Belarusian players, such as world number six Sabalenka, were prevented from competing at the All England Club due to the invasion of Ukraine. The ban deprived Belarus's Sabalenka of the opportunity to improve on her semi-final run in 2021. "They took away one opportunity from me, so I worked really hard for this one," said Sabalenka. ALSO READ | Casper Ruud hopes to lay claim to US Open title as he vies for mantle of World No. 1 She admitted that she made a determined effort not to watch any of this year's grass-court Grand Slam as she trained in Miami during her enforced break from the sport. - 'Just an athlete' - "I'm just an athlete and I have nothing to do with politics," she said. "It was a tough time, especially when I was working out in the gym and there was Wimbledon playing on the TV. "I always turned it off because I couldn't watch it." Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon because Belarus is a close ally of Russia and has allowed Moscow to use its territory to launch attacks into Ukraine. The 24-year-old world number six Sabalenka fired seven aces and a total of 30 winners past Pliskova, the 2016 runner-up in New York, without facing a break point. Sabalenka is making the most of her great escape in the second round in New York when she saved two match points against Kaia Kanepi having been a set and 1-5 down. On Wednesday, she raced through the first set in just 28 minutes on the back of three service breaks. The 30-year-old Pliskova managed just a single winner in the opener while serving up five double faults. Czech world number 22 Pliskova saved two break points in the eighth game of the second set but was unable to halt Sabalenka's powerful drive to the last four. "When she's playing the way she is, there are not many rallies where you can get in that better feeling. She was serving amazing," admitted Pliskova.

No. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka reach US Open semi-finals

<p>Frances&nbsp;Tiafoe&nbsp;of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday. Tiafoe, aiming to become the first African-American man to win the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968, put on a scintillating performance to defeat Russian ninth seed Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 in 2hr 36min. It was another superb giant-killing performance from the 24-year-old&nbsp;Tiafoe, who eliminated Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in the fourth round on Monday.</p>

<p>Tiafoe, seeded 22nd, will face either Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner in his first career Grand Slam semi-final appearance on Friday. "Man this is wild, this is crazy,"&nbsp;Tiafoe&nbsp;said after his victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. "Having the biggest win of my life and coming out and getting another big win. Andrey's a hell of a player, so to back it up is huge growth.&nbsp;Tough to turn the page but I did and now I'm in the semis."</p>

<p>Tiafoe, the son of immigrants from Sierra Leone who began playing tennis as a four-year-old when his father worked as a live-in caretaker at a tennis facility in Maryland, said he had drawn inspiration from the raucous home crowd on Arthur Ashe.</p>

<p>"I always find a way somehow on this court," he told fans during an on-court interview. "Let's enjoy this one – we've got two more guys, two more."</p>

<p>Tiafoe's victory was founded on a rock-solid service game and a mastery of the key moments.&nbsp; The American hammered down 18 aces and was never broken once against Rublev, who was aiming to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final after five previous quarter-final exits.</p>

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<p>Crucially, Rublev was unable to take any of four break points that came his way during a high-quality contest settled by the finest of margins. The Russian 24-year-old had a break point at 6-5 in the first set but was unable to convert as&nbsp;Tiafoe&nbsp;battled back to hold.</p>

<p>Tiafoe&nbsp;then showed the greater composure in the tie-break to seal it with an ace for a one-set lead. The second set played out in almost identical fashion, going to a tie-break after neither man could find a break of serve.</p>

<p>But once again it was&nbsp;Tiafoe&nbsp;who rose to the moment. Back-to-back aces took him into a 5-0 lead before a beautiful sliced backhand gave him six points for a two-set lead. He duly converted the first to leave Rublev with a mountain to climb.</p>

<p>The Russian did well to hold serve in the third game of the third set, recovering from 15-40 down. Yet&nbsp;Tiafoe&nbsp;grabbed a break for a crucial 4-3 lead soon afterwards that left Rublev overcome with emotion, appearing to sob into his towel. Tiafoe&nbsp;held off two break points in the next game and took a 5-3 lead with his 17th ace before closing out the win.</p>


Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday. Tiafoe, aiming to become the first African-American man to win the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968, put on a scintillating performance to defeat Russian ninth seed Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 in 2hr 36min.

Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday. Tiafoe, aiming to become the first African-American man to win the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968, put on a scintillating performance to defeat Russian ninth seed Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 in 2hr 36min. It was another superb giant-killing performance from the 24-year-old Tiafoe, who eliminated Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in the fourth round on Monday. Tiafoe, seeded 22nd, will face either Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner in his first career Grand Slam semi-final appearance on Friday. "Man this is wild, this is crazy," Tiafoe said after his victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. "Having the biggest win of my life and coming out and getting another big win. Andrey's a hell of a player, so to back it up is huge growth. Tough to turn the page but I did and now I'm in the semis." Tiafoe, the son of immigrants from Sierra Leone who began playing tennis as a four-year-old when his father worked as a live-in caretaker at a tennis facility in Maryland, said he had drawn inspiration from the raucous home crowd on Arthur Ashe. "I always find a way somehow on this court," he told fans during an on-court interview. "Let's enjoy this one – we've got two more guys, two more." Tiafoe's victory was founded on a rock-solid service game and a mastery of the key moments. The American hammered down 18 aces and was never broken once against Rublev, who was aiming to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final after five previous quarter-final exits. ALSO READ | Nick Kyrgios handed shock upset by Karen Khachanov at the cusp of US Open semi-finals Crucially, Rublev was unable to take any of four break points that came his way during a high-quality contest settled by the finest of margins. The Russian 24-year-old had a break point at 6-5 in the first set but was unable to convert as Tiafoe battled back to hold. Tiafoe then showed the greater composure in the tie-break to seal it with an ace for a one-set lead. The second set played out in almost identical fashion, going to a tie-break after neither man could find a break of serve. But once again it was Tiafoe who rose to the moment. Back-to-back aces took him into a 5-0 lead before a beautiful sliced backhand gave him six points for a two-set lead. He duly converted the first to leave Rublev with a mountain to climb. The Russian did well to hold serve in the third game of the third set, recovering from 15-40 down. Yet Tiafoe grabbed a break for a crucial 4-3 lead soon afterwards that left Rublev overcome with emotion, appearing to sob into his towel. Tiafoe held off two break points in the next game and took a 5-3 lead with his 17th ace before closing out the win.

US Open 2022: Frances Tiafoe defeats Andrey Rublev to enter semi-finals

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