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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam continues to hold the first position in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings with 886 points followed by Rassie van der Dusen at the second spot with 777 points. South African batter Rassie van der Dussen stands second with 777 points while Pakistani batsmen – Fakhar Zaman and Imamul Haq maintain their third and fourth positions, respectively. India’s batsman Shubman Gul is in fifth position, Australia’s David Warner is in sixth while Ireland’s Harry Tector has climbed up two steps to reach seventh position. India’s Virat Kohli has descended from seventh to eighth position and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has also dropped from eighth to ninth position. India’s Rohit Sharma has managed to remain in 10th position in the Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. There was no change in the ranking of the top 10 bowlers. Josh Hazlewood of Australia is at first spot, Mohammad Siraj of India on second while Mitchell Starc of Australia is on third spot. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Former West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Thursday predicted the International Cricket Council (ICC ) World Cup 2023 semi-finalists. The Universe Boss believes that Pakistan, India, England and New Zealand will make it to the semi-final of the mega event. The 43-year-old, during an interview, also said that since the India-Pakistan match is watched by the entire world due the rivalry between the two countries, players from both teams should demand a lot more money from the ICC. "Whenever those teams [India and Pakistan] play, especially in a World Cup, the revenues they generate are humongous. One game can take care of the entire ICC event,” Gayle told. “Pakistan and India players should demand a lot of money for those games because those games are high-paid games TV-wise. I don't control the board or the ICC. If I was in their position I would want a lot more." It must be noted that the most anticipated match of the World Cup will be played between India and Pakist

The federal government directed to conduct of a special audit of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, focused on Najam Sethi’s tenure. The government has written a letter to the auditor general of Pakistan asking for an audit of all board matters from December 22, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to be initiated without delay. This would mean an audit of the affairs of the management committee as well as an audit of Pakistan Super League season 8’s affairs as well. Audit officials will undertake a comprehensive review of the perks and privileges to all members of the committee and the chairman of the board. The management committee took charge of the PCB as the Pakistan Democratic Movement came to power and sought to reverse changes brought by Imran Khan’s government. As Ramiz Raja was shown the door as PCB chairman, the committee took over the board’s affairs, effectively under control of Najam Sethi. However, the status of he committee was said to be temporary. via O

After spending countless days and nights in anticipation, the 50-over World Cup to be hosted by India is just over three months away. And to whet cricket lovers’ appetites, the ICC on Tuesday finally released the schedule and venues where the extravaganza will take place from. Pakistan and India will lock horns on October 15 – which also happens to be Babar Azam’s birthday – at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The cricket body has announced the schedule of the ODI World Cup 2023 schedule today which takes place in India starting this October. The ODI World Cup 2023 will be played from October 5 to November 19. The fixtures list in India has been released along with the 10 venues for the mega event that will span over 46 days. The World Cup kicks off with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand. The league matches will be played in 10 different cities across India, and two more cities are likely to host the warm-up games before the main event. Ahmedabad wil

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has been launched on a stratospheric scale, giving fans around the world a unique opportunity to interact with the coveted trophy, ahead of the marquee event in India. The prestigious silverware will reach Pakistan on August 31 for a five-day tour and will depart on July 4 to Sri Lanka. The Tour was launched in spectacular fashion, with the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy being launched into the stratosphere, 120,000 feet above the earth, before making a stunning landing at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. An out-of-this-world moment for the cricketing world as the #CWC23 trophy unveiled in space. Marks a milestone of being one of the first official sporting trophies to be sent to space. Indeed a galactic start for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour in India. @BCCI @ICC … pic.twitter.com/wNZU6ByRI5 — Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 26, 2023 This was achieved after the trophy was attached to a bes

Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Sadpara has successfully scaled Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest peak, without the aid of supplementary oxygen, according to his official Twitter account. In May, Sajid made history by scaling Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, without supplemental oxygen or assistance from Sherpas, who are esteemed Nepalese mountain climbers. He became the first Pakistani to achieve this feat, fulfilling his late father Mohammad Ali Sadpara's dream. It is worth noting that Sajid, the son of the legendary mountaineer Ali Sadpara, aims to conquer all 14 eight-thousanders without the aid of supplemental oxygen. He has already summited K2 (8,611m), Gasherbrum-I (8,080m), and Gasherbrum-II (8,035m) in Pakistan, as well as Manaslu (8,163m) in Nepal, without supplemental oxygen. Scaling the highest mountain without oxygen was not the only remarkable accomplishment for Sajid. In September of last year, he became the first Pakistani to achieve the true sum

The provincial health department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday called for more pragmatic measures to control the spread of dengue fever in the province as at-least 40 cases were reported within a week from across the province. A comparative report of dengue fever cases issued here by the department revealed that 13 cases were reported from Mardan, 11 Peshawar, five Bajaur, three Chitral, two each from DI Khan and Swabi and one each from Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Khyber and Kohat districts. It said that the health department in collaboration with the district administrations and other line departments kept the dengue cases under control this year as compare to the last year, adding that last year no case of dengue was reported during the first two months of 2022 and only three cases were registered in March while in 2023 eight cases were registered in January, two in February and three in March. Similarly 14 cases were reported in April, 52 in May and 40 in June 2022 but during the corr

Have you ever felt down, and your first instinct was to listen to your favourite music to cheer yourself up? While listening to music alone can improve your mood, singing songs with others improves your overall health. According to a study named "Sing With Us", mentioned in an international newspaper, singing as part of a choir or group positively impacts the health of human beings. The study features 193 participants, which includes cancer patients, carers, and oncologists, but their main focus as part of the study is to come together and sing for the joy and excitement that it brings. The study was carried out from 2016 until 2018, during which the choir gathered in a London church on Wednesdays to sing together, and after every rehearsal, some participants would provide saliva samples to researchers examining whether singing affected their health and mood, which it did, but in a positive way. The "Sing With Us" study is one of many that demonstrate the adva

Thousands of football fans marched over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday to mark 25 days before the FIFA Women’s World Cup starts in Australia and New Zealand. According to international media reports, artists perform during the event marking the 25-day countdown until the start of the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023, on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday. Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand kick off the 32-team tournament on July 20 when the Matildas play Ireland in Sydney and the Football Ferns face Norway in Auckland. Fifa says more than one million tickets have been sold for the 64 games in nine host cities, surpassing total sales for the 2019 World Cup in France. Fifa official Rhiannon Martin told reporters, she expected this year’s tournament would be a “milestone” for women’s football in Australia. “We’ve seen how women’s football has developed here over the last years,” added Martin, who is head of Fifa Women’s World Cup. Fifa has said each player at the World Cup wi

An increase in hair loss may result from a health-related issue, such as alopecia, a nutrient deficiency, pregnancy, or medication use. Treatment will depend on the cause, but avoiding heat treatment and other lifestyle tips may help manage it. While male and female pattern baldness is a primary cause of hair loss, there is a range of other reasons. In this article, we look at the leading causes of hair loss, the treatment available, and home care tips for preventing further loss. Androgenetic alopecia Androgenetic alopecia is another term for male or female pattern baldness. It is a very common cause of hair loss. Both male and female pattern baldness is genetic. Males tend to lose hair from the temples and crown of the head. In females, hair usually becomes thinner all over the head. Androgenetic alopecia is more likely to happen as a person ages but can start at any point after puberty. Many females who experience androgenetic alopecia develop it after going through the meno

Cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown meat, has been cleared for sale in the United States. Upside Foods and Good Meat, two companies that make what they call “cultivated chicken,” said Wednesday that they have gotten approval from the US Department of Agriculture to start producing their cell-based proteins. Good Meat, which is owned by plant-based egg substitute maker Eat Just, said that production is starting immediately. Cultivated or lab-grown meat is grown in a giant vat, much like what you’d find at a beer brewery. Wednesday’s move follows a series of previous approvals which have paved the way for sales of cultivated meat in the US. Last week, Good Meat and Upside said they had received approval for labels for its product from the USDA. In March, Good said it had received a so-called “no questions” letter from the Food and Drug Administration. That letter states that the administration is satisfied that the product is safe to sell in the United States. The FDA issued a

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, stated that it is “evaluating all aspects” of the national team’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup in India this year. Following the conclusion of the Asia Cup tie, Pakistan’s participation in this year’s World Cup in India still remains uncertain after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared that it must abide by the federal government’s instructions. Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the foreign ministry Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan was of the view that “politics should not be mixed with sports”. “Pakistan is of the view that politics should not be mixed with sports. India’s policy of not playing cricket in Pakistan is disappointing,” said Baloch. “We are observing and evaluating all aspects relating to our participation in the World Cup including the security situation for Pakistani cricketers and we will offer our views to PCB in due course,” she added. The World Cup dates and locations are still up in th

You may want to reconsider your decision if you feel that the health issues that pets bring into your home are preventing you from getting a pet. Since the late 1700s, pets have been routinely used as therapy for a variety of illnesses, and research indicates they promote healthy and active lifestyles. According to an international newspaper, in the late 1700s, English Quaker health retreat staff encouraged mental health patients to interact with animals. Psychologists like Sigmund Freud and Boris Levinson used dogs in sessions, and dogs have been used to treat various disorders, including PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, agoraphobia, dementia, and anxiety. Research from Human Animal Bond Research Institute, Habri, indicates that interaction with animals can raise or lower hormones, such as cortisol, our stress hormone. Spending time with animals can also produce oxytocin, a hormone that strengthens maternal bonds in mammals. Similarly, a positive relationship with a

A report about a cancer-causing chemical being detected in some dry shampoos may have led you rethink your hair care routine. But experts say there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair — or what you can do to maintain it on off days. “Some people just think that they have to wash their hair every day or they’re going to get very greasy hair,” said Dr. Anthony Rossi, an assistant attending dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology Association. “If they give themselves a chance, they may see that they don’t actually have that greasy scalp or hair. And on the other hand, they may not be able to tolerate going too long or too infrequently because they feel that their scalp becomes very greasy.”How frequently you should cleanse your locks depends on multiple factors, including hair type and style, how oily your scalp tends to get, and your activity levels. “It’s sort of

Pakistan’s national football team has been given visas for India, officials said, where they will take on the hosts in their first match on Indian soil since 2014. The South Asian neighbours will kick off the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship on Wednesday. The two countries rarely play home matches against each other in any sport due to long-running political tensions made worse by the Mumbai attacks of 2008 and the scrapping of Indian-administered Kashmir’s special status in 2019. The participation of Pakistan in the Bengaluru event has raised hopes Islamabad will take part in the ICC World Cup cricket tournament hosted by India later this year, having earlier threatened to boycott the event. Haroon Malik, the president of the Pakistan Football Federation, told an international media that the visa approval was “a great sign and very significant” and required getting “no objection certificates” from both the Pakistani and Indian governments. “This is a very pos

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his capacity as the Patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), exercised his authority according to the 2014 constitution by making two nominations for the PCB's Board of Governors. The nominations are former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and Advocate of Supreme Court, Mustafa Ramday. However, prior to the nominations, Najam Sethi, who currently serves as the chairman of the PCB Management Committee, announced his withdrawal from the race to become the chairman of the PCB. Sethi conveyed this decision through a tweet, expressing his desire to avoid becoming a source of conflict between former Pakistan President, Asif Zardari, and Shehbaz Sharif. He emphasized that the instability and uncertainty caused by such conflicts would not be beneficial for the PCB. Earlier, Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari, the Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC), reiterated that Zaka Ashraf, with the support of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), would be the ne

So you decided to try a new hairstyle and guess what? You hate it. What were you thinking? Probably not what you're thinking now and that's "how fast will your hair grow back?" The good news is your hair is already growing, and probably quicker than you think. But you won't wake up tomorrow looking like Rapunzel. That would take a while. So just how fast does hair grow and what affects it? Let's start by explaining the parts of your hair. How Hair Is Structured A single hair has several parts, including a hair shaft and a hair root. The shaft is the strand of hair you see sticking out of your skin. The root goes deep down into layers of your skin, and is surrounded by the hair follicle. All of your hair follicles are attached to muscles that can make the hairs stand up. Then at the base of the hair is the bulb. The bulb is where new hair cells are produced. Phases of Hair Growth Now that you know the structure of your hair, let's talk about the pha

Najam Sethi has withdrawn from the race to become the next head of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Sethi was favorite to continue as PCB chairman after he headed the interim management committee, appointed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last December. The interim committee's tenure was due to expire Wednesday. The prime minister is patron of the cricket board in Pakistan and directly appoints two members on the PCB board of governors — and one of them is elected as the chairman. The Pakistan Peoples Party, headed by Asif Ali Zardari, is Sharif’s coalition partner in the government and over recent weeks has demanded that its candidate should get be the new PCB chairman because it holds the sports ministry in the coalition. Salaam everyone! I don’t want to be a bone of contention between Asif Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif. Such instability and uncertainty is not good for PCB. Under the circumstances I am not a candidate for Chairmanship of PCB. Good luck to all stakeholder

Individuals who get an additional hour of sleep each day prior to the anticipated sleep deprivation period perform better, a study says. People experience sleep deprivation for a variety of reasons, including studies, work, obligations, and travel. If not treated seriously, this condition can be dangerous. However, a technique known as sleep banking might assist you in balancing your sleep. According to experts, sleep banking can help you make up for some of those precious lost bedtime hours. Allison Brager, neurobiologist and author of "Meathead: Unravelling the Athletic Brain," while explaining the concept of sleep banking, said that sleep is like a bank account. "The more you can put in, the more you can take out, and the more you've taken out, the more you have to put back in in order to get your balance back to normal," she says. An international media reported that this idea has been supported by about 30 published studies carried out at Walter Reed

Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari reiterated that PPP-backed Zaka Ashraf will become the next chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Mazari, while speaking in a local tv talk show, said Najam Sethi's mandate, being the head of the Management Committee (MC), was only to conduct free and fair elections in regions. "Najam Sethi came to temporarily head the interim Management Committee and only had one mandate to conduct elections in the cricket regions," he said. In December last year, PM Shehbaz Sharif, who is also PCB's patron, appointed a 14-member MC headed by Sethi to reinforce the 2014 constitution, bringing back departmental cricket. Initially, 120 days were given to the MC to restore the 2014 constitution. However, four weeks extension was given to Sethi and the company which now ends on June 20. Mazari said Sethi will be given no extension now. "There will be no extension for the management committ

English all-rounder Moeen Ali has been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the ongoing first Test against Australia in Edgbaston and will be fined 25 percent of his match fees as a punishment. Moeen, 36, breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which is associated with displaying actions that go against the spirit of the game. The incident took place in the 89th over during Australia’s first innings when the all-rounder was seen applying a “drying agent” to his bowling hand while fielding. The 36-year-old admitted his offence and accepted the penalty presented by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points. Earlier, Moeen revealed his conversation with the English skipper Ben Stokes and how a one-word message convinced him to take back re

National footballer Shumaila Sattar has been arrested by police for her ‘involvement’ in the Jinnah House attack on May 9. The national team goalkeeper was taken into custody by investigation police after geofencing. The police raided Shumaila Sattar’s house after her name was revealed in an investigation. Shumaila Sattar has been sent to jail on judicial remand for identification parade. Further probe is underway with the help of the cameras installed outside Jinnah House. On May 27, Punjab Home Department constituted a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe vandalism and arson at Corp Commander House (Jinnah House) in Lahore on May 9. Jinnah House was attacked by violent protestors following the arrest of the former prime minister and PTI chairman in Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. via Original Source

Chocolate is a common guilty pleasure among several individuals, which also makes it a frequently craved food. We may have the impression that eating chocolate is good for the soul, but what if the thought was supported by science? Consuming chocolate, especially dark one, can elevate your mood and make you feel happier. Additionally, it is bursting with beneficial nutrients like minerals and antioxidants that can enhance your general health. Dark chocolate contains a lot of fibre, so it helps you beat the lethargy. It can help you get better rest because it contains magnesium. The flavanols in dark chocolate may offer UV (ultraviolet) ray protection for your skin as you leave your house for a day in the sun Along with enhancing blood flow and lowering blood pressure, those flavonols may also help prevent some cancers. The following information can help you make sense of how your guilty pleasure can be so beneficial for you. The positives According to a recent study, those who

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with fast bowler Shaheen Afridi making a return to the team. The squad announcement also includes two new faces, uncapped batter Mohammad Huraira and all-rounder Aamir Jamal. The tour marks Pakistan’s first assignment in the third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. The 23-year-old pacer is just one wicket away from reaching the milestone of 100 Test wickets. Since his debut on December 3, 2018, no Pakistani bowler has claimed more wickets than Afridi. He averages 24.86 and has an economy of 3.04. Expressing his pleasure to be back in the Test side, Shaheen said: “I am very excited to be returning to the Pakistan Test side after a year. I dearly missed Test cricket and it was tough for me to be away from this format. “After missing our entire home season because of the injury I suffered in Sri Lanka, I am eager to make an impactful comeback in the same country

Look, we understand the inherent lack of fun in such a laborious activity, but a clean oven means a cleaner household with fewer harmful fumes infiltrating your kitchen and food. With little more than baking soda and vinegar, you can give your oven the kind of makeover that'll eviscerate grease, dirt and burned-on odor. Here's how it's done. Don a pair of rubber gloves before starting. Choose the best cleaning agent. Whether you have baking soda and vinegar on hand or want to spring for the professional-grade stuff, the first step in oven maintenance is preparation. Remove any debris. We're talking chunks of food, chipped-off pizza crust, lone pepperonis, and generally anything that can be removed by hand. Clear all that stuff out and toss it in the trash. Take out your oven racks. For those who didn't know you could actually remove oven racks, surprise! For a deep, deep clean, you can take out your oven racks and stick them in a bathtub or large sink. Soa

Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now, researchers say it also appears that there are more dog bites on hot, polluted days. More research is needed to confirm these findings, according to study author Tanujit Dey, of the department of surgery at the Center for Surgery and Public Health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, and colleagues. For the new study, the investigators used dog bite data from 2009 to 2018 in eight U.S. cities: Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Chicago, Louisville, Los Angeles and New York City. The data included more than 69,000 reported dog bites, an average of three per day over 10 years. When the researchers compared this bite information with daily levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, temperature, UV light and precipitation, they found that dog bites rose 11% on days with higher UV levels; 4% on higher temperature days; and 3% on days with increased ozone levels. Dog bites decreased slight

Lionel Messi scored after barely a minute as he guided Argentina to a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in Beijing on Thursday evening. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner curled in from the edge of the area after just 81 seconds following slack defending by the Socceroos. In front of a crowd of more than 50,000 adoring fans, Messi nearly notched a rapid second but lashed into the side netting from a tight angle. Australia weathered the early storm and nearly equalised when attacker Mitchell Duke forced Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to tip a close-range shot onto the post. Messi and fellow Argentina veteran Angel di Maria both drew saves from Australia stopper Mat Ryan at the start of the second half. And the world champions eventually made their pressure count when German Pezzella headed in a cross to make it 2-0 in the 68th minute. Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez again stretched Ryan as Argentina saw out victory in the sultry summer heat. Messi is idolised in foo

The Asia Cup 2023 will be held from August 31 to September 17, 2023 under a hybrid model proposed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi earlier this year. The tournament will see the elite teams from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, compete in a total of 13 exciting ODI matches. “The tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka,” the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in a media release. The 2023 Edition will feature two groups, with two teams from each group qualifying for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then face off in the final. via Original Source

Don't panic if bees start swarming your house. This is actually when they are most gentle. It was a beautiful and unseasonably warm April afternoon in my Georgia backyard when I noticed a swarm of insects next to my house. After sending videos to several experts, we confirmed what we suspected — honeybees were on our property. Even worse, however, they were making their way through the cracks in the house's stonework, crawling through the air vent and ending up in the basement. Now I have no problem with pollinators on my property, but inside my house is a whole different ball of beeswax. "Not to worry," I told my husband, "I've heard that beekeepers will just take them away, free of charge." I was only half-right because once honeybees involve a structure in their relocation plans, it becomes a much bigger issue. More on that in a minute. So, what's a worried person to do when honeybees show up? First of all, don't panic. "When honeybe

10 Pakistan players were successfully auctioned at the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The auction saw some exciting bidding wars as teams vied to secure talented cricketers for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 22, 2023. The Colombo Strikers made impressive acquisitions, purchasing Iftikhar Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, and Mohammad Nawaz for $50,000, $40,000, and $30,000 respectively. These players will now join forces with Babar Azam and Naseem Shah, who had been pre-signed by the franchise prior to the auction. Mohammad Hasnain and Asif Ali also garnered significant attention at the auction, both starting with a base price of $30,000. Eventually, Hasnain was successfully bid on by B-Love Kandy for $34,000, while Asif was bought for his base price of $30,000. Additionally, Kandy selected Mohammad Haris and Aamer Jamal from Peshawar Zalmi, acquiring their services for $20,000 and $10,000 respectively. Hasnain, Asif, Haris, and Jamal will now join forces wit

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas in Spanish, are not only a delicious snack to carry around but also offer potential health benefits. These seeds, derived from the pumpkin plant (Cucurbita pepo), are packed with essential nutrients and can be a valuable addition to the diet of individuals, including those with diabetes. When it comes to managing diabetes, nutrition plays a crucial role. Pumpkin seeds are a healthy choice due to their low carbohydrate content, high density of fibres content and valuable nutrients. They are rich in antioxidants like Vitamin E and carotenoids and are, therefore, anti-inflammatory. Here’s a closer look at their nutritional value and potential benefits for individuals with diabetes: · Low carbohydrate content: Pumpkin seeds are relatively low in carbohydrates, making them a suitable option for people with diabetes who need to manage their blood sugar levels. An ounce (28 gram) serving of pumpkin seeds contains approximately 5 grams of carbohydrates

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 due to an Achilles injury. Bracewell ruptured his right Achilles while batting for Worcestershire last Friday in a T20 game against Yorkshire. Bracewell was batting on 11 when he suffered the injury. He will now undergo surgery in the UK and six to eight weeks of rehabilitation which ruled him out of the World Cup that will be played in India in October and November. Bracewell is the second New Zealand player to suffer a long-term injury. Kane Williamson suffered an ACL injury in IPL 2023 opener while playing for Gujarat Titans. He is also expected to be out for six months but the talismanic batter has not been ruled out of the World Cup yet. "You always feel for the player when injury strikes and especially when it means they will have to miss a world event," New Zealand coach Gary Stead said. "We’ve seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of the game and he was shap

Novak Djokovic, fresh from notching up a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title, moved back to the top of the ATP rankings released Monday, while Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 100. It was the 388th week as the world’s number one for the 36-year-old Djokovic, who jumped two places in the standings after his French Open victory. He beat Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz, 20, who had held the number one spot until the French Open, in the semi-final. Russian Daniil Medvedev, who crashed out in the first round of Roland Garros, also dropped a place, while Norway’s beaten finalist Casper Ruud stays in fourth, 40 points ahead of Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas. Fourteen-time French Open winner Nadal, however, paid the price for his absence through his long-term hip injury, dropping 121 places to 136th in the rankings. via Original Source

During times of high stress, many people eat more than usual, commonly referred to as “stress eating.” While it’s okay to indulge every now and then, it can become a problem if food frequently becomes a source of comfort in response to stress. According to a new study published in an international journal, stress paired with high-calorie ‘comfort’ food results in brain changes that cause more eating, and increase cravings for sweet, satiating food. Over time, this can cause weight gain. Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research discovered that stress took over the brain’s typical reaction to satiety, which resulted in the continuous activation of reward signals that led to consuming foods that are more palatable. “We showed that chronic stress, combined with a high-calorie diet, can drive more and more food intake as well as a preference for sweet, highly palatable food, thereby promoting weight gain and obesity. This research highlights how crucial a healthy diet