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Xinhua Headlines: Sports "Golden Week" boosts vitality in China

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by sportswriters Li Chunyu, Yue Ranran and Li Bowen

BEIJING, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- While the Forbidden City and Great Wall remain Beijing's iconic attractions, Beijing's National Tennis Center and Shougang Park have emerged as new hotspots for sports fans during China's week-long National Day holiday, also known as "Golden Week," which started on October 1.

On the western side of Chang'an Avenue, Beijing's m

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to beat Mets, add to big week

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(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images) PHILADELPHIA -- It already has been a big week for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. But it is about to get even bigger. The 27-year-old left-hander will be tasked with helping to draw the Phillies even with the New York Mets when he starts Game 2 of the teams' National League Division Series on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia. Game 1 went to the Mets, 6-2. Sanchez

Temba Bavuma is in doubt for South Africa's Test series against Bangladesh

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New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Temba Bavuma's participation in South Africa's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, starting October 21, is uncertain. Bavuma was injured during the second ODI against Ireland on Friday, retiring hurt while on 35 runs and subsequently unable to field. He will seek medical advice upon returning to South Africa. In Bavuma's absence, Rassie van der Dussen will lead the team, while T20I

Ponting reveals the "most talented player" he has seen

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London [UK], October 6 (ANI): Former Australian great Ricky Ponting said that former South Africa all-rounder Jacque Kallis is the "most talented player" he has seen and is also "one of the most underrated players ever". Ponting was speaking on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday. He named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers. "I will say Jacques Kallis is the most talented p

'Age is just a number....": De Villiers' on Faf's retention by RCB for IPL 2025

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Johannesburg [South Africa], October 6 (ANI): Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said that he expects Virat Kohli to back Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to stay with the franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. De Villiers was speaking at the latest episode of the '360 Show' on his Youtube Channel after the league's governing body recently announced the player retention relat

WT20 WC: Pakistan Women win toss; opt to bat first against India

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Dubai [UAE], October 6 (ANI): Pakistan Women skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first in their second group match against arch-rivals India in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday. The Group A match is set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium. India, aiming to bounce back from their opening defeat against New Zealand, will face a confident Pakistan team fresh off a win against Sri L

Gwalior receives two gifts; first international cricket match, new MEMU train: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

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Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday expressed his happiness over Gwalior getting its first international cricket match and MEMU train gifts to the city. Gwalior is all set to host its first international cricket match between India and Bangladesh today and also received another gift, a new MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train, which will improve connecti

Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Aamir Jamal form pace trio as Pakistan announces XI for first Test against England

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Multan [Pakistan], October 6 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced its playing XI for the first Test against England in Multan, with notable comebacks and strategic selections. Shaheen Shah Afridi has been reinstated to the team, leading a three-pronged seam attack alongside Naseem Shah and Aamir Jamal. Both Shaheen and Naseem return to the playing XI after missing the second Test against Bangaldesh. Aami

"He goes for one too many shots": Former cricketer Aakash Chopra on Sanju Samson ahead of IND vs BAN first T20I

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New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Ahead of the start of the three-match T20I series between India and Bangladesh, former cricketer Aakash Chopra thinks that the main problem with Sanju Samson is that he tries to hit too many shots while batting. In 2024, Samson has been patiently waiting for the opportunities to come his way. He was a part of the India squad that lifted the T20 World Cup but didn't feature in a single m

"One does not pick a sword to keep it...": Aakash urges team management to play Mayank Yada in 1st Bangladesh T20I

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra said that the pace sensation Mayank Yadav should be playing in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, noting that one does not "pick a sword to keep it in a sheath". The T20I series against Bangladesh starts from today. The three-match series will see matches being played in Delhi and Hyderabad on September 9 and 12 as we