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Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.
Australian legendary leg spinner Warne dies aged 52
SYDNEY — Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.Warne took 708 Test wickets, the second most of all time, in 145 matches across a stellar 15-year international career.His management company said Warne had been found unresponsive in his villa on the Thai island Koh Samui on Friday."It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack," they said."Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course."Warne helped Australia win the 1999 50-over World Cup and claimed 293 dismissals in 194 One-Day Internationals between 1993 and...
March 04, 2022

Australian legendary leg spinner Warne dies aged 52

IPC President Andrew Parsons announces the decision.
Russian and Belarus athletes barred from 2022 Paralympics
BEIJING — Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision.The IPC was heavily criticized when, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it initially said it would allow the athletes to compete as neutrals.A statement said the "situation in the athlete villages" was "untenable".The Games' opening ceremony takes place on Friday.IPC President Andrew Parsons said an "overwhelming number of members" had spoken to the IPC and said they would not compete in the Winter Paralympics should athletes from Russia and Belarus be allowed to take part.Parsons described the Russian and Belarusian athletes affected as "victims of...
March 03, 2022

Russian and Belarus athletes barred from 2022 Paralympics

There have been shows of support for Ukraine at football matches since Russia launched their invasion of the country last Thursday.
Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams
LONDON — Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by Fifa and Uefa after the country's invasion of Ukraine.The world and European football governing bodies said they would be banned "until further notice".It means the Russian men's team will not play their World Cup play-off matches next month and the women's team have been banned from this summer's Euro 2022 competition.Spartak Moscow have also been kicked out of the Europa League and their last-16 opponents RB Leipzig will advance to the quarter-finals.Uefa has also ended its sponsorship with Russian energy giant Gazprom."Football is fully united here and in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine," Fifa and Uefa said in a joint...
March 01, 2022

Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'
LONDON — Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has announced on Saturday that he is handing stewardship of the club to trustees of its charitable foundation. In a statement, the Russian billionaire said: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities. "I have always taken decisions with the club's best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC. "I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after...
February 26, 2022

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'

Asfaan, ARM, Butt, Chinar, CSG ICAD, triumph in Ace Travel Saudi Cup
JEDDAH — Ace Travel Saudi Cup T20 2021-22 kicked off on a high note with wins for Chinar, Kashmir Stags, Butt Sports, ICAD and CSG against their respective opponents. The event is sponsored by Ace Travel Group and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA) under auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.In Week 3 matches Asfaan beat Golden Knights by 62 runs thanks to fine bowling in tandem by Rahimullah (4/16) and Masood (3/28). Butt Sports overcame Friends by 6 wickets courtesy Abdul Rahman fine all round show (2/24; 44 runs). ARM had a scare before narrowly beating Kashmir Stags by 2 runs thanks to brilliant unbeaten 100 by prolific Owais. Chinar beat United by 52 runs led by Kazim (61) and Shahid (52). ICAD cruised past Al Burj by 33 runs thanks to Mohsin Raja fine all-round...
February 26, 2022

Asfaan, ARM, Butt, Chinar, CSG ICAD, triumph in Ace Travel Saudi Cup

Saadi Ali Habeeb Aal Quraish (middle), Farhat Mahmoud (left) and EPCA officials performing the Saudi Founding Day cake cutting ceremony at the ground.
EPCA United wins SAQ Saudi Founding Day exhibition match
By Syed Mussarat KhalilSaudi GazetteDAMMAM — The Eastern Province Cricket Association (EPCA) celebrated Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day by organizing T10 Exhibition matches, sponsored by SAQ Ideas Trading & Contracting Co at EPCA ground 6, 7 and 8.EPCA President Farhat Mahmoud received guests Saadi Ali Habeeb Aal Quraish, owner, and Adeel Niaz, business development manager of the company, and they enjoyed the T10 cricket matches.According to Imtiyaz Meerkar, EPCA top performers players from all three division (Premier, Prime & First) in the leagues were selected for this event. Three matches were organized between four teams, who battled it out and played excellent cricket.In the first match between EPCA Stallions and EPCA Commanders, Stallions won the toss and elected to bat. EPCA...
February 26, 2022

EPCA United wins SAQ Saudi Founding Day exhibition match

Deputy P&PR Manager of YBA Kanoo Jeddah Omar Al Ghamdi handing over sponsorship check to Abdul Rehman Merchant in presence of JCA’s Ahmed Bin Mahfooz (Executive Secretary).
JCA Premier League to be sponsored by Kanoo Group
JEDDAH — Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo Group) announced its support to one of the highly anticipated cricket leagues in the Kingdom, the Kanoo Premier League which is organized annually by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA), under the auspices of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation.Making the announcement, a sponsorship check was handed over by Deputy Personnel & Public Relation Manager of YBA Kanoo Jeddah Omar Al Ghamdi to Abdul Rehman Merchant and Ahmed Bin Mahfooz of JCA.Cricket has now been recognized as one of the national games in Kingdom with the formation of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) with Prince Saud Bin Meshal Bin Mohammad Bin Saud Bin Abdul Aziz as its president. SACF will henceforth be the single body responsible for running cricket activities in KSA.JCA...
February 26, 2022

JCA Premier League to be sponsored by Kanoo Group

The Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg
Russia stripped of Champions League final
PARIS — The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.The final of Europe's most prestigious club competition was due to be played in St Petersburg on 28 May.Following a meeting on Friday, UEFA confirmed the match would not be held at the Gazprom Arena.Instead, the European football governing body has decided it will be staged at the Stade de France in Paris.UEFA expressed "thanks and appreciation" to French President Emmanuel Macron for "his personal support and commitment to have European club football's most prestigious game moved to France at a time of unparalleled crisis".It added: "Together with the French government, UEFA will fully support...
February 25, 2022

Russia stripped of Champions League final

The victory brought international acclaim for the Saudi team and their German coach Monika Staab.
Saudi women’s national team beat Maldives 2-0 in second international
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s first-ever women’s national football team have beaten the Maldives 2-0 on Thursday in their second international match, which took place at the National Stadium in Male.The female falcons made history on Sunday when they defeated Seychelles 2-0 in their debut match at the mini-tournament in the Maldives.Al-Bandari Mubarak, who scored the opening goal against Seychelles, did it again. She took center stage, breaking the deadlock against the host nation in the 62nd minute, before doubling the lead eight minutes from the final whistle.For the second match running, the Saudi defense held out for a clean sheet for a final score of 2-0.The win over the Seychelles brought international acclaim for the team and German coach Monika Staab, with Brazilian football legend...
February 25, 2022

Saudi women’s national team beat Maldives 2-0 in second international

The Saudi team won 17 medals on Wednesday.
West Asian Paralympics: Saudi medals tally rises to 20 in Bahrain Games
RIYADH — The Saudi Paralympic teams participating in the third West Asian Games, being held in Bahrain, raised Saudi Arabia's tally to 20 medals.This achievement came after they won 17 medals, including 6 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze medals, on Wednesday. — SPA
February 24, 2022

West Asian Paralympics: Saudi medals tally rises to 20 in Bahrain Games

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