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Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain took three for 22 on Friday to help restrict Sri Lanka to 124 for nine in their group D match in Dallas and propel his team to a two-wicket victory in a thrilling start to their Twenty20 World Cup campaign. Hossain, who was named player of the match, had an opportunity to secure a hat trick after taking wickets with consecutive balls but could not capture the final wicket. “I tried my best. I tried to bowl it as normal,” he said. In reply, Bangladesh reached 125 for eight with Towhid Hridoy top scoring with 40…
It’s almost time for WWDC 2024, Apple’s annual developer conference and one of the most significant events on the Apple calendar. Along with the yearly iPhone series reveal each fall, the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) keynote address is particularly anticipated by many apple devotees. Why? It’s the annual event where Apple reveals new software for the company’s most popular products. What time is WWDC 2024? This year’s WWDC kicks off on Monday, June 10. Like previous keynote addresses, Monday’s event starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Apple’s WWDC keynote typically lasts about 90 minutes, but could extend…
How far would you be willing to drive to celebrate Eid Al Adha? Some UAE residents intend to travel for 2,600km to and from a destination for a short road trip. With Eid holidays spanning from June 16 to June 19, many families are seizing the opportunity to explore nearby destinations to make the most of the extended weekend. While some residents are heading to Salalah for the break, others are content with exploring the less trodden area of the country on wheels. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Road trip to Salalah…
Afghanistan’s bowlers exploited to the full a pitch assisting both pace and spin at the Providence Stadium on Friday as they skittled New Zealand for just 75 from 15.2 overs and bowled their team to a 84-run run victory in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan captain and spin bowler Rashid Khan took four for 17 in his team’s second decisive victory of the tournament; they defeated Uganda by 125 runs at the same venue on Tuesday and are on top of Group C. After New Zealand captain Kane Williamson elected to field first, Afghanistan reached a respectable 159 for six…
Today’s Summer Game Fest live stream revealed that Palworld, aka Pokémon with guns, will get an update later this month. Pocketpair’s Sakurajima Update introduces new settings, Pals, factions, and more to explore in the so-called Pokémon killer. It’s named after a real island in the Kyushu region of Japan. The latest Palworld trailer goes through the upcoming features with short clips of each. The new island includes various landscape, from mushroom forests to haunted houses, as well as new buildings for those more interested in customization. New Pals also seem to lean into these environments, like a bulky, skull-faced ghost and…
Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza will be seen on the next episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, out on Saturday on Netflix. A promo of the upcoming episode showed Indian sports stars Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom, and Sift Kaur Samra interacting with the host, Kapil Sharma. The new episode is set to premiere on Saturday at 8pm on Netflix. In the clip, Kapil reminds Mirza that Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan had once said that he would play her love interest if a film on her was ever made. She responds, “Abhi mujhe pehle love interest…
Day of the Devs, a nonprofit games showcase that highlights hidden gem indie games, returned as usual this year with a slew of games. This year’s show included new looks at games from indie developers you might already be familiar with, including Grindstone’s Capybara Games, Furi’s The Game Bakers, Spelunky’s Mossmouth, and Road 96’s DigixArt. Capybara Games’ latest title, Battle Vision Network, was the first world premiere of the show. It looks like a competitive sci-fi spiritual successor to Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, and it will emphasize multiplayer and a live service component that will evolve the game’s…
Have you found yourself scrambling to look for your Nol card while standing at the Metro gates? Imagine scanning something you’ll never forget to bring along – like your phone – to get on the Metro. You don’t actually have to imagine, because it’s possible! Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. If you have a Samsung phone, then you should be able to digitise your card and pay through your phone. This was made possible, earlier this year, after an agreement was signed between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Samsung Gulf…
Ramoji Rao, the chairman of the Eenadu media group and founder of Ramoji Film City, is no more. He breathed his last early Saturday morning. He passed away at 87 while undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad. Rao’s legacy is vast, encompassing numerous successful business ventures and media productions. Under his leadership, Eenadu became a major force in Telugu media. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. His other business ventures include the film production house Usha Kiran Movies, the film distribution company Mayuri Film Distributors, the financial services firm Margadarsi Chit Fund,…
Making his pro debut, the 24-year-old golfer finished ninth after a close play-off battle at Soboba Springs GC, California By Nick Tarratt Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas shot a final round of three under par 69 to finish in tied ninth in the Final Qualifying School event of the PGA Tour Americas USA West 2 Division at Soboba Springs GC, San Jacinto, California. He then narrowly lost in a play-off where nine players battled for one spot, with the winner gaining a full card for the rest of the season on the PGA Tour Americas. Twenty-four-year-old Rayhan…