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Vaibhav Suryavanshi came to the limelight last month when he scored a century against Australia’s under-19 team off just 58 balls. Photo: AP
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Indian 13-year-old history-maker Suryavanshi ‘came to Earth to play cricket’

The left-handed batter and spinner will be youngest-ever player in Indian Premier League, after fetching US$130k in the IPL’s mega auction.

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Hong Kong hero Murtaza relishing home-advantage in Cricket World Cup bid

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Hong Kong confronted by chaos at critical Challenge League tournament in Uganda

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While you were sleeping: Zheng reached WTA Finals decider, will face Gauff

There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.

China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates after beat Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova during their women’s singles semi-final match at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh. Photo: AFP
China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates after beat Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova during their women’s singles semi-final match at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh. Photo: AFP

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Hong Kong cricket ‘fighters’ targeting global recognition ahead of crunch games

Head coach Simon Willis’ team begin their Challenge League campaign against Bahrain in Uganda on Thursday.

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Young Nepal star wants more elite chances after downing Hong Kong Sixes big guns

Nepal beat England and Australia at last weekend’s event but chances for them and other associate nations to tackle Test nations are rare.

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Hong Kong boss targeting ‘even bigger and better’ Sixes after Sri Lanka joy

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in final for first Sixes title since 2007, tournament’s second sell-out crowd watch last-day action.

Sri Lanka celebrate their Hong Kong Cricket Sixes triumph. Photo: Elson Li

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While you were sleeping: Manchester United held, Verstappen joy, Zverev wins

Norris refuses to praise rival Verstappen, Manchester United still stuck in rut, Zverev’s Paris joy, AFC Wimbledon strike blow for good guys.

James Maddison celebrates scoring Tottenham’s final goal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Photo: EPA-EFE
James Maddison celebrates scoring Tottenham’s final goal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Sri Lanka claim Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title with win over Pakistan

Sandun Weerakkody completes impressive tournament with the bat in three-wicket win at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

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England star Bopara laments demise of 50-over game, fears loss of The Hundred

Ravi Bopara still going strong at 39 and has number of significant milestones he wants to pass before calling it a day.

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Triumphant second day of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes suffers misstep amid UAE rage

Bangladesh beat the Emiratis in unsatisfactory fashion to book semi-final against Sri Lanka, while Australia are poised to face Pakistan.

UAE try to hit out as the light starts to fail at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

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Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: day ends in farce after UAE robbed of semi-final spot

Poor light brings last quarter-final to abrupt conclusion with Bangladesh claiming win on run rate. Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka through.

Pakistan fans enjoying their team’s progress to the semi-finals. Photo: CHKC
Pakistan fans enjoying their team’s progress to the semi-finals. Photo: CHKC

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Hong Kong Sixes ‘here to stay’, as sell-out crowd watches Pakistan beat India

Hong Kong reach quarter-finals following shock win over New Zealand, who exit the tournament along with hapless England, who lost to Nepal.

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Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Pakistan trounce India, hosts stun New Zealand

In other matches, Nepal beat England, before rampant Pakistan openers put United Arab Emirates to the sword.

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‘M’ Mark boost for returning Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, England include Test stars

Three-day tournament expected to attract global audience of around 380 million as a result of huge South Asian interest.

Nizakat Khan will captain hosts Hong Kong at this week’s Sixes tournament. Photo: Handout

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Time to panic – back to a well-proven duo in Gameweek 9 of Fantasy Premier League

A lacklustre Gameweek 8 sees me returning to a reliable pair, but those thinking of a differential should consider buying Everton players.

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood’s 65th-minute goal in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace saved the writer from finishing Gameweek 8 with an embarrassing 12 points. Photo: dpa
Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood’s 65th-minute goal in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace saved the writer from finishing Gameweek 8 with an embarrassing 12 points. Photo: dpa

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Hong Kong cricket captain Nizakat proud following shock win over Afghanistan

City team exit ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, but three high-level contests serve as sound preparation for critical Uganda tournament.

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Australian Lawson to take charge of Singapore for Cricket World Cup qualifiers

Former Australian fast bowler and Pakistan coach contracted until the end of November event in Uganda, which also features Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong out of Asia tournament after Sri Lanka A loss, set for Afghanistan clash

Hong Kong are bottom of their four-team group at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman with one game remaining.

Left hander Yasim Murtaza top scored for Hong Kong in their loss to Sri Lanka ‘A’. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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Hong Kong’s Hayat eyeing franchise chance after power striking in Asian tournament

Batsman was top scorer in Hong Kong’s clash with Bangladesh ‘A’ but defeat means win against Sri Lanka ‘A’ on Sunday is essential.

The destructive Babar Hayat is flourishing after being moved to No 4 in Hong Kong’s batting order. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The destructive Babar Hayat is flourishing after being moved to No 4 in Hong Kong’s batting order. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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While you were sleeping: Kiwis dominate Brits, Ten Hag defiant, Wawrinka wins

America’s Cup poised to remain in New Zealand hands, Wawrinka lands blow for ‘oldies’, Kiwis in World Cup final.

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International Cricket Council

Noman spins Pakistan to victory over England in second cricket test to tie series

Noman and Sajid Khan – who claimed seven wickets in the first innings – shared all 20 England wickets in a terrific display of spin bowling.

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Hong Kong star Kapur set to face own colleagues after New Zealand Sixes call

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns to the city after a seven-year hiatus, with England, Australia, India and Pakistan all sending teams.

Todd Astle will lead the New Zealand squad at next month’s Sixes in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
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