Rashid among top picks, Gayle misses out in The Hundred draft

Published On: October 21, 2019 01:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 21: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan became the first overseas player picked for the inaugural ‘The Hundred’ competition next year, but Twenty20 stalwarts Chris Gayle and Lasith Malinga were among notable omissions in Sunday’s draft.

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Kabita Gautam’s picked up three wickets and conceding five runs off her three overs to seal Chitwan Rhinos’ fourth win of the tournament against Biratnagar Titans by 53 runs in the ongoing Women’s Champions League (WCL) at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday.

Ganesh Thapa’s autobiography to be released in February

Published On: October 21, 2019 10:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Vice-president Ganesh Thapa said he has portrayed himself “as honestly and truthfully as possible” in his autobiography “Ganesh Thapa” which is set to be released next February.

Liverpool winning streak ends with draw at United

Published On: October 21, 2019 08:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, England, Oct 21: Manchester United ended Liverpool’s 100 percent start to the Premier League season — and their 17 match winning streak — with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Prem Raj Bhatta, a Nepali bodybuilder has bagged the title of ‘Champion of Champions’ in an international bodybuilding competition held in Australia on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Kajal and Kanchan Shrestha shared an opening partnership of 71 runs to ensure Chitwan Rhinos defeated PokharaPaltan by seven wickets to maintain its winning streak and reach next round of the Womens’ Champions League (WCL) held at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday.

Nischaya Rayamajhi wins Carlsberg Golf Series

Published On: October 20, 2019 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Nischaya Rayamajhi was declared the overall nett champion of the Carlsberg Golf Series 2019 with a total point of 275 points in Kathmandu on Saturday.

City's punchy one-two sees off Palace

Published On: October 20, 2019 10:17 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 20: Quickfire goals from Gabriel Jesus and David Silva set up a comfortable 2-0 win for Manchester City over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as the Premier League champions closed the gap on leaders Liverpool to five points.

Alonso goal earns lively Chelsea victory over Newcastle

Published On: October 20, 2019 10:13 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 20: A 74th-minute strike from Spanish wing back Marcos Alonso earned Chelsea a deserved 1-0 win over a dogged Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.

Rohit century, Rahane fifty steady India after early wobble

Published On: October 19, 2019 03:29 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Rohit Sharma smashed his third century of the series and combined with Ajinkya Rahane to lift India to 205 for three wickets at tea on the opening day of the third and final test against South Africa on Saturday.