by admin | Aug 26, 2025 | cricket, cricket players, sports
Kathmandu, Aug. 19 — The Nepali men’s senior team was handed their third straight defeat in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, on Monday, as they went down to Melbourne Stars Academy by 31 runs while chasing 176 runs at TIO Stadium.
A 120-run stand for the second wicket between Thomas Rogers and Blake Macdonald helped Melbourne Stars move past the setback of losing an early wicket.
The team’s captain and top-order batter, Campbell Kellaway, was dismissed for 2 runs from the third delivery of the first over bowled by Sompal Kami. Nevertheless, his teammate Rogers remained at the crease alongside Macdonald, forming an effective partnership, scoring 44 from 30 balls and 74 from 47 deliveries, respectively.
When Macdonald was dismissed for the second wicket in the 13.1 over, Melbourne Stars had scored 122 runs. Rogers continued to score a fifty and was out for 65 from 46 balls when the fourth wicket fell in the 18th over.
The Melbourne Stars fell for seven wickets during the opening innings, as other batsmen managed just 30 runs in total.
Of the six bowlers used by Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane bagged three wickets while Kami and Shahab Alam picked one each. There were two run-outs for the Australian side.
In turn, Nepal, who were chasing the target for the third time in three games, could not complete the chase as the batting order stayed inconsistent as in the previous two losses-against hosts Northern Territory Strike on Friday and Bangladesh ‘A’ on Saturday.
Nepal had fallen short of 42 runs against NT Strike and 32 runs against the South Asian neighbour.
Opener Kushal Bhurtel departed after a cameo on Monday, scoring 25 off 13, while his partner Aasif Sheikh went on to cross the 50-run mark. When Sheikh departed as the fourth wicket in 16.1 overs, Nepal were at 120 runs, requiring 56 runs in 23 deliveries.
Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel had scored 33 off 31 before departing as the third wicket. Kushal Malla (11 off 11) was the only other Nepali batsman to reach double figures.
Melbourne Stars had used eight bowlers in the game, and four of them remained wicketless. Doug Warren and Austin Anelzark claimed two each while Aryan Sharma and Chris Howe bagged one each.
Inconsistent batting
Each of the 11 teams in the tournament is playing six games each in the single round-robin league stage; the top four teams progress to the semi-final stage and compete for the trophy. Nepal’s chances for the title are now almost over as, with three losses, the Rhinos are placed 10th in the table. They are above Australian Capital Territory on net run rate.
Nepal have lost the three games batting second and failing to chase the target, a role of the batters. However, Nepali batters have been struggling to remain consistent and score sufficiently.
Malla, who made a comeback to the national team after being dropped when the Rhinos travelled to the UK in June, is currently the highest run scorer of the team in the tournament.
Malla accumulated 104 runs across three matches. He made 34 from 26 balls against NT Strike and remained unbeaten on 59 from 47 deliveries versus the junior Tigers. He now holds the eighth position among batsmen who have scored the highest number of runs in the competition.
Only Sheikh’s score of 53 from 49 balls and Paudel’s 33 from 31 deliveries saw Nepalese batsmen besides Malla reach more than 30 runs during the competition.
Nepal’s head coach Stuart Law has also been making changes to the squad regularly in the tournament. Lokesh Bam, who failed to deliver in the first two games, was replaced by Bhim Sharki on Monday while Aarif Sheikh was also brought in for his first appearance in the series.
However, both Sharki and Aarif were not up to the mark on Monday. Sharki departed for 1 off 2 while Aarif was not out at 8 off 9.
Nepal now have three games remaining in the series. They will face Hobart Hurricanes Academy on Tuesday, Melbourne Renegades Academy on Wednesday and Pakistan Shaheens on Friday.
Pakistan Shaheens, Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes are placed second, sixth and seventh in the table. Shaheens and Renegades have two wins in three games while Hurricanes have one in three. The results suggest that Nepal will not have an easy time in the last three league-stage encounters.
by admin | Aug 24, 2025 | cricket, international cricket, sports
Kathmandu, August 19 – In the 18th game of the Top End T20 tournament held at Cazalys Arena in Palmerston, Nepal scored an impressive total of 180 for seven against Hobart Hurricanes Academy in their 20-over innings. After choosing to bat first following a successful toss, Nepal’s inning experienced moments of momentum as players from different positions contributed effectively.
Kushal Bhurtel started the scoring with an aggressive 27 from 20 balls, hitting four boundaries before being caught by Marcus Bean. Aasif Sheikh then contributed 29 off 28 deliveries, though he was run out by Nivethan Radhakrishnan when the score was 77-2, which disrupted the flow of play. Bhim Sharki scored 18 runs, while team captain Rohit Paudel was bowled for 9 as Nepal’s opening batsmen found it difficult to maintain consistent progress.
Nepal’s star performer was Aarif Sheikh, who scored 33 runs from 26 deliveries. Alongside lower-order batsman Lokesh Bam, who stayed not out with 25 runs from only 11 balls, they helped Nepal surpass the 180-run target.
For Hobart Hurricanes Academy, Radhakrishnan was the pick of the bowlers with 2-20 in his four overs. Raf MacMillan also claimed two wickets for 43 runs, while Marcus Bean, Bradley Hope, and Gabe Bell took one wicket each, providing some breakthroughs at crucial intervals.
The Nepalese men’s senior squad suffered their third consecutive loss in the series during an encounter held in Darwin, Australia, on Monday, when they were beaten by Melbourne Stars Academy by 31 runs after aiming to score 176 runs at TIO Stadium.
by admin | Aug 19, 2025 | asia, entertainment, news, sports, tournaments
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Pakistan’s squash sensation Ashab Irfan showcased exceptional skills in the Johns Creek Open at the United States as he downed Nathan from Malaysia in the tournament. Irfan displayed top notch performance and defeated Nathan by 3-1 (8-11, 11-2, 11-2, 11-6) and claimed the title, said a statement. The tournament, which boasted a prize purse of $12,000, saw Irfan deliver a stellar performance.
by admin | Aug 19, 2025 | football clubs, football players, lionel messi, soccer, sports
Dhaka, Aug. 19 — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised teenage signing Franco Mastantuono for his maturity while playing down the Argentine’s choice of Lionel Messi as the world’s best player.
The 18-year-old midfielder recently signed a six-year contract with Madrid and, during his unveiling last week, said he considered compatriot Messi the greatest player.
it’s perfectly normal for messi to be his role model,” alonso said to journalists on monday. “he’s argentine and uses his left foot, so i’m not surprised.
Mastantuono’s remarks, which referenced a Barcelona legend and long-time rival of Madrid, drew headlines in Spain and left some Madrid fans displeased. For over a decade, Messi battled Cristiano Ronaldo, who is regarded by many as Madrid’s all-time great, during the iconic La Liga rivalry. Ronaldo now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while Messi is with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
Madrid secured Mastantuono from River Plate after he turned 18, reportedly paying €45 million ($52.5 million) for the transfer.
Naples striker Lukaku could have an operation after suffering a thigh injury.
Alonso said he was impressed by the youngster’s personality early on. “When I first spoke to him at 17, he was confident and unfazed by the prospect of joining Real Madrid. His maturity has stood out since day one. I’m convinced he’ll adapt quickly on and off the pitch.”
The trainer suggested that Mastantuono could be included in Madrid’s La Liga match against Osasuna on Tuesday.
He will provide us with quality and enthusiasm, along with a powerful defensive approach,” Alonso remarked. “He possesses that Argentinian fighter mentality coupled with excellent skill and an outstanding left foot, whether during set pieces or the last assist. He’s young, yet he’s already competing at a reliable standard. It’s our responsibility to mentor him.
Source: Agency
by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | chelsea f.c., european football, football clubs, news, sports
Chelsea promises to be an exciting team to follow this season as Enzo Maresca’s squad has significantly improved compared to last year. Maresca implemented 419 changes to his starting lineup during the previous campaign, surpassing all other top European clubs. Following the latest transfer window, he now has seven central defenders available. His aim was to provide backup for Levi Colwell, along with added competition and support for team staple Marc Cucurella. Additionally, he has brought in Jorrel Hato, who primarily featured for Ajax last season. Despite being just 18 years old, Hato is versatile enough to play on either side.
The young Dutch player has moved to the team for £37 million and inked a seven-year contract. Interestingly, he led Ajax at just 17 years old and has played 111 matches for the club. He has earned six call-ups with his national team.
Several members of Chelsea’s new team additions will feature in their opening home match versus Crystal Palace. This includes Hato, Joao Pedro (valued at £60 million), Jamie Gittens (worth £51.1 million), Liam Delap (priced at £30 million), Estevao Willian (costing £29.1 million), and Dario Essugo (at £18.5 million). Meanwhile, Mamadou Sarr (£12 million) and Kendry Paez (¥17.3 million) have been sent on loan to Strasbourg.
Chelsea have allocated £250 million throughout the transfer period, ranking them just behind Liverpool, who have committed £295.5 million.
Jackson vs. Watkins: Which one is superior?
Is Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea a superior choice compared to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa? According to Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, yes. He has informed his team that Jackson represents a more promising option for the upcoming season, drawing upon his familiarity with the player during his time at the Spanish side Villarreal, where he played a key role in developing the Senegalese star’s career.
Emery thinks Jackson could achieve more than he has at Chelsea, and there’s incentive for the striker to switch teams due to the addition of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro at Stamford Bridge, pushing Jackson down to third-choice status. There’s also a chance that Xavi Simons might join from RB Leipzig, further worsening Jackson’s prospects. He may find it difficult to get playing time at Stamford Bridge, but under Emery, he would probably receive individual attention and be swiftly integrated into Villa’s attacking lineup.
Chelsea is asking for £80 million for Jackson, who has an eight-year deal remaining, though this amount may be excessive for both Villa and the other team showing interest, Newcastle.
Can Amorim guide Manchester United to a championship victory?
Bruno Fernandes turned down an offer to move to Al-Nassr, a team in the Saudi Pro League, and took part as Manchester United’s captain in a friendly game versus Everton, which concluded with a score of 2-2.
This is intriguing since Bruno both scored and earned player-of-the-match honors even though he openly criticized his teammates for lacking effort and pushed the club to sign better-quality players. Although he isn’t currently popular among the team members, he makes a valid argument, and he’s aware that should Ruben Amorim fail to begin the upcoming season strongly, he might face dismissal—and Fernandes certainly wouldn’t want that for his Portuguese teammate. Facing Arsenal next week presents a challenging task.
The new addition, Bryan Mbeumo, played for 45 minutes on the field and contributed to the Red Devils’ victory in the Premier League Summer Series, as they defeated West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton to claim the title.
Manchester United’s initial lineup, indicating how Coach Ruben Amorim envisions the first Premier League match against Arsenal on August 17, includes Bayindir, Amad, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Cunha, and Mbeumo.
Newcastle targets FC Porto forward
Newcastle have acknowledged they may be unable to sign Benjamin Sesko, with FC Porto forward Samu Aghehowa under consideration as an alternative for the strike position. The Spanish player is estimated to be worth £70 million, a fee that Newcastle can manage.
Manchester United are keen on securing Sesko, who considers them his top choice, and it’s reported that he has reached an agreement on individual terms. If more transfers aren’t completed, Newcastle will face a less strong attacking lineup. The players they aimed to bring in have opted for different clubs instead of moving to St James’ Park. Liam Delap and Joao Pedro went to Chelsea, and Newcastle had targeted both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumbo, but both have ended up at Manchester United.
Liverpool secured the signing of Hugo Ekitike before Newcastle could, leaving Coach Eddie Howe disappointed and questioning his scouting department. Although they will participate in the UEFA Champions League next season, apart from Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale, they lack additional high-quality additions. Additionally, there remains the challenging status of Alexander Isak.
Isak decides to undergo training in Spain.
The Alexander Isak situation continues… Eddie Howe remained quiet when questioned about the status of his Newcastle forward. The Swedish player joined his team-mates following his absence from the club’s trip to the Far East.
Strangely enough, what kept Howe silent was Isak’s choice to go to Spain lately and train at Real Sociedad’s facility rather than work with his Newcastle fitness squad in Benton. Staff members who didn’t head east are fully capable of conducting training sessions. Isak brought his own private fitness team with him to Spain. What’s remarkable is that Eddie Howe mentioned he found out where Isak was because he saw it reported in the media!
Liverpool made an offer surpassing £100 million, which Newcastle rejected.
An announcement issued from Anfield stated that they will not increase their offer. Nevertheless, I believe the situation might not be concluded yet. Isak has openly expressed his desire to depart from northeastern England and move to the northwestern region, specifically Liverpool. Although he could request a transfer, this option is typically considered as a final measure and often causes tension between players and their teammates or club authorities.
Forest takes advantage of an opportunity to sign Douglas Luiz
Following his move from Aston Villa to Juventus last year, matters have not unfolded as expected for the central player, Douglas Luiz.
The player from Brazil has faced a challenging period due to injuries and unpredictable play; he participated in just 27 matches throughout various tournaments. Last week, he skipped a practice session and will now face financial penalties from the team as well as being listed for transfer.
Arrive at Nottingham Forest…the determined Midlands-based team has initiated talks with Juventus regarding the acquisition of Luiz, yet there are two challenges. Firstly, they must persuade him to move to one of the rising but not as high-profile teams in the Premier League. Secondly, they need to reach an agreement on a fee they can manage financially.
Luiz has mentioned he is willing to consider a transfer, though only Nottingham Forest have shown interest so far. Due to budget limitations, Forest are exploring the possibility of a temporary signing, with the potential to make it permanent after the upcoming season. They can provide Luiz with European competition participation next season for the first time in three decades, which should appeal to him; additionally, reports indicate they might offer him a yearly salary of £5 million through a contract extending to 2030.
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by admin | Apr 9, 2025 | american football, football, kansas city chiefs, soccer, sports
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Taylor Swift
might need to head abroad for the
Kansas
The Kansas City Chiefs’ first game of the 2025 NFL season.
The NFL is hosting the
Los Angeles
The chargers have a Friday evening match in São Paulo, Brazil on September 5, and Kansas City appears to be a possible contender.
According to
The Athletic
In the last two days at the annual league meeting, the possible matchup has been a topic of discussion.
Several league insiders have informed the outlet that the former Super Bowl winners, now dethroned champs, top the list as the preferred team to represent the South American country.
The sources indicated that both the Chiefs and Chargers are open to the possibility of facing each other in the first week for an AFC West clash. This mirrors what happened last season.
Philadelphia Eagles
took on the
Green Bay Packers
In São Paulo, the match is anticipated to be broadcast by either Amazon or Disney+.
Netflix
, Paramount+, or Peacock.
When it comes to participating in international matches, we’re ready to step up whenever the chance arises,” stated Chiefs owner Clark Hunt on Monday. “We don’t have much say in the matter, but occasionally, based on the NFL’s rotational schedule for teams set to play abroad, we might get an opportunity to act as the home team.
Each year, we inform the league that we would greatly enjoy participating in an international match, regardless of whether we’re the home team or the visiting team. We sincerely hope that they will choose to include us again sometime soon.
In addition to their international matches, the Chiefs have asked the NFL to schedule them for a Christmas Day game, as per a source.
Over the last two seasons, Kansas City has taken part in games on Christmas Day and aspires to become a regular fixture during this holiday, similar to how the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are consistent participants on Thanksgiving.
According to sources cited by The Athletic, the Chiefs are anticipated to participate in a match scheduled for December 25th. Last year’s game with the Steelers on Christmas Day attracted an audience of 24.1 million viewers via Netflix and local CBS affiliates.
Hunt further stated that the Chiefs would include one international match and one festive game each season to expand their reach.
Well, our aim is to become the global squad,” Hunt stated. “And this begins by being among the elite teams right here within the United States. This achievement reflects well on our players and their distinct characters as well as undoubtedly our recent successes over the past six years. We’ve seen consistently strong viewership numbers each time we’re featured on television.
‘Additionally, we have some dedicated fans of Swift who contribute significantly to these figures as well.’
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