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RECORD ALERT As a only batsman to do it so far in 17 years of Twenty20 international cricket history, Nepal🇳🇵 opening batsman Khushal Bhurtel scored three consecutive fifties from his debut game in ongoing Tri Nation Twenty20 2021-Nepal evet which playing at Tribhuvan University International cricket stadium in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. Till Bhurtel's incredible batting performance,there was not any other batsman to show that performance in Twenty20 international cricket from his debut game. On 17th April against Netherlands🇳🇱 62 (46) On 19th April against Malaysia🇲🇾 unbeaten 61 (41) On 20th April against Netherlands🇳🇱 62(46) Bhurtel showed his incredible batting performance continuously so far. Previously, England's🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 David Malan was scored two fifties in his first two Twenty20 internationals then failed to do that in 3rd game, back again he scored fifties in his 4th and 5th matches as well. Pic credit : CricketingNepal

16 Mar 21 Naveed and Shaiman banned for eight years each under ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Both the UAE players have been banned from all cricket for eight years under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. United Arab Emirates (UAE) players Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt have been banned from all cricket for eight years each after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found them guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The bans are backdated to 16 October 2019, when they were provisionally suspended for attempting to corrupt matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 in the UAE. Following a full hearing and presentation of written and oral argument, the Tribunal found both Naveed and Shaiman guilty of: Article 2.1.1 – for being party to an agreement or effort to fix or contrive or otherwise influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or other aspect(s) of a match or matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019. Article 2.4.4 - Failing to disclos...

Lack of snow leaves hotel rooms empty and impacts crops as Nepal heats up at the rate of ‘0.6 degrees Celsius per decade’. Over the 12 years that Baburam Giri has worked as a hotel cook in the village of Dhampus – a major tourist draw with its views of the towering Annapurna mountain range – winters have become less snowy. “The snowfall we had five years ago was more than 2 feet deep – but we didn’t have significant snowfall after that,” lamented Giri, standing at his stove at the Hotel Yama Sakura. With hotels across the world feeling the financial pain of travel restrictions to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Giri said his central Nepal community was relying mainly on Nepali tourists, who come every year drawn by the wintry weather. But this year, the bare ground means few visitors. “Many domestic and local tourists come to this area to play in the snow whenever there is snowfall,” Giri told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “But [now] the hotel is almost empty.” From touris...

Dav Whatmore, the World Cup-winning coach for Sri Lanka in 1996 and the recently appointed Nepal men’s national cricket team Head Coach has arrived in the country. According to Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) officials, he arrived late on Sunday evening and has undergone quarantine for five more days before he is finally unveiled next week. Whatmore is yet to meet the authorities of CAN. He will watch the ongoing  PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament  after finishing his quarantine period in the lead up to a busy international calendar for the year. Dav Whatmore has a remarkable coaching record, which includes a ODI World Cup title with Sri Lanka. He also brings coaching experience within the Associate game, having recently led Singapore. Expectations are high in Nepal, with Whatmore expected to take the side into the upper reaches of both the T20 and 50-Over World Cup qualification pathways. A place at a World Cup proper would be a significant milestone for coach and c...

A team of Sherpas has accomplished one of the most coveted achievements in mountaineering: the first winter ascent of K2, the world’s second tallest mountain, and the only one of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 metres high never to have been climbed during the winter season. Ten Sherpas, prominent among them Nirmal Purja, a former Gurkha and UK special forces member who had  previously climbed all 14 8,000-metre-plus peaks in just over six months , summited K2 in Pakistan on Saturday. They left their high camp at 1am for their summit attempt via the Abruzzi Spur in temperatures as cold as -40C but with low wind and in brilliant sunshine. K2 was first climbed 66 years ago by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli; there had been six previous attempts in winter on the mountain, none of them successful. In the world of high altitude climbing, so long dominated by western climbers and expeditions who have relied on Sherpas to assist them, the ascent – and by such a large tea...

Three Nepali players will play in the upcoming T-10 league. Among the Nepali cricketers playing T-10 are Sompal Kami, Karan KC and Kushal Malla. Sompal will play for the Maratha Arabians, Karan for the Pune Bulls and Kushal for the fourth season of the T10 League from Team Abu Dhabi. The salaries of Sompal, Karan and Kushal have not been disclosed immediately. These same players bat aggressively as well as bowl. Dipendra Singh Airy, vice-captain of the Nepali team in the draft, was not signed by any team this time. This is the first time in the history of Nepali cricket that three players have been signed at the same time. Paras Khadka and Sandeep Lamichhane played in the T10 league last season. In the upcoming season, Sandeep will not be in T-10. Paras has joined different roles in Team Abu Dhabi. This is the second foreign league for Sompal. He had previously played in the Canada Global T20 League. Dipendra Airy's name is also in the draft alon...

The once-pristine mountain environment of Mount Everest is now littered with everything from oxygen cannisters to the bodies of climbers. And microplastics. Key points: Researchers found microplastics at all 19 sites sampled on Mount Everest This is the highest altitude microplastics have been discovered at The source is believed to be climbers, however atmospheric transfer can't be ruled out Scientists studying plastic pollution on Mount Everest have discovered microplastics as high as 8,440 metres up the mountain, just 408 metres below the peak. This is the first time researchers have looked at microplastics on the mountain, and they were surprised to find them at such high altitudes. The results of their study are published today in  One Earth. "These are the highest microplastics [ever] discovered so far," lead author Imogen Napper from the University of Plymouth said in a statement. "It means that microplastics have been found from the depths of the ...

If you were waiting for  Wentworth Miller  to reprise his role as Michael for a revival of the Fox series  Prison Break , you’ll be waiting a long time. The actor took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that he has no plans on returning. In January during TCA, Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn said that there was a  possibility of a new season of  Prison Break.  However, if that becomes a reality, Miller made it clear that he would not be involved. On Instagram, he thanked fans for his support and spoke out against bullying of the LGBTQ community. He went on to talk about the potential of a new season of  Prison Break.  “I’m out. Of PB. Officially,” he wrote. He continued, “Not [because] of static on social media (although that has centered the issue). I just don’t want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told).” He understood that the show has a rabid fanbase that was hoping for additional seasons. “I understand t...

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 Here are some facts that you havent heard before.          1.   Human saliva has a painkiller called opiorphin that’s more powerful than morphine.          2. Drinking alcohol with meals can help prevent food poisoning if the drink is more than 10% alcohol, studies show.          3. Popcorn is by far the healthiest snack. It builds bone, muscle, tissue, aids digestion, and is good for the teeth.          4. It is estimated that Earth’s helium supply will have run out by 2030 and party balloons will cost about $90.         5. Red wine has the ability to kill cancer cells.

 Do you need to buy a pulse oximeter? First, don't panic! Majority of those with covid will clear out within a week. They don't need a Pulse Oximeter at all. This is for those with worsening symptoms beyond 72hrs. Rest can stop reading here. If you have someone at home with covid symptoms beyond 3-5 days which seems to be getting worse, it's a good idea to get hold of a Pulse Oximeter. The device in simple terms measures the oxygen saturation in blood. It also shows the pulse alongside saturation. It's available in the market (online or in pharmacies) for anywhere between 1200-5000Rs. Runs on double AAA batteries. It's best used in the index, thumb or the middle finger of the dominant hand. The hand must be at or below the heart level when measuring it. Measure at least four to five times a day. Don't miss out on the measurements around evening and before going to bed. Create a Viber/WhatsApp group with your family members and note it there. Eg 530pm Spo2 95 Pul...

Benefits of reading a book --------- Life changes when people read a lot of books: 1, poor, sad, sick, old-old, beggars also start to see people! 2, It is understood that a weapon is more dangerous than a gun and a knife is tongue and word! 3, at the end, we understand why the thief steals! 4, If someone makes a mistake, it is encouraged to forgive him! 5, we understand where to speak and where to remain silent! 6, the value of parents is understood! The misunderstanding that life ends with things like 7, breakup, release, death of a loved one! Such incidents seem to be normal in life! 8, People who post funny pictures on social networks understand how sad they really are! 9, The difference between love and work is understood! 10, It is understood that health is the most precious asset! 11, even if people who read the book lose because of true behavior, they don't think about suicide! 11, those who have wealth of millions, their poverty and those who earn 100-200 rupees...

Police in Vietnam have seized 324,000 used condoms which were being recycled to be sold again. Paid workers were tasked with cleaning the rubber contraceptives before reshaping them with wooden dildos. The condoms were then repackaged before being resold to the public and thousands had already been sent out to the unsuspecting public. The operation was being run from a warehouse in the province of Binh Duong in the south of Vietnam. Police raided the warehouse on Saturday and seized the used prophylactics.

Most people who have travelled via plane know the importance of runways. If runways are safe then it becomes easier for the pilot to land and the passengers to walk away safely. There are many runways all around the world but here are 5 of the most interesting yet also dangerous runways in the world. 5. ICE RUNWAY, ANTARCTICA Many people love snow but the moment you see this runway, you’d be forgiven for having second thoughts. The Ice runway is the biggest runway in Antarctica but the elevation is only 1 foott above sea level which is very low. At the same time the length of the runway is 10,000 ft  but what makes this even more dangerous is that there are no lines drawn on the runway as it is completely white, making it harder for pilots to land. Even though it is made completely of ice, it’s actually capable of handling the heaviest aircrafts in the US Air force. 5.JUANCHO E. YRAUSQUIN AIRPORT, SABA, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES On the Caribbean Island of Saba th...

Dawid Malan  is the new man at the top of the ICC rankings for T20I batsmen, his 129 runs in the three-match series against Australia, which England won 2-1, pushing Pakistan's  Babar Azam   down to No. 2  in the latest update. Malan, who has a remarkable T20I record - 682 runs from 16 matches, with an average of 48.71 and a strike rate of 146.66, and one century to go with seven half-centuries - was at his best in  the first T20I against Australia , his 43-ball 66 earning him the Player-of-the-Match award following a two-run win. By the end of the series, he had moved up four spots to the top, his career-best placing after having reached No. 2 in November last year. His efforts have earned him a call-up as a reserve for England's 50-over squad to face Australia this week, with Joe Denly released to rejoin Kent. "His form in T20 as it stands is phenomenal really," said Chris Silverwood, England's head coach. "It seems to keep getting better the mo...

England have already sealed a series win, but both sides will be gunning for victory in the third and final T20I, with the winner poised to claim the top spot in the ICC Rankings. Overview England v Australia, 3rd T20I The Ageas Bowl, Southampton Tuesday, 8 September, 18:00 local time, 17:00 GMT Jos Buttler lit up the second T20I with an unbeaten 77*, but England will have to manage without him in the final game of the series. Despite having secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, the hosts still have plenty to play for. A win will send them to the top of the  MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings,  having begun the series in second place behind Australia. Australia, meanwhile, will be seeking their first win of the tour as a way to build momentum heading into the ODI series, as well as to hold on to the No.1 spot they claimed back in May. Questions remain in the middle order for both sides, with the majority of England's runs in the last match coming from the top three in ...

Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after inadvertently hitting line judge with ball Posted 15 hours ago ,  updated 4 hours ago WATCH Novak Djokovic hit a female line judge with a tennis ball in his US Open match against Pablo Carreno Busta. World number one Novak Djokovic has lost his fourth round match at the US Open in dramatic circumstances after he was defaulted for hitting a ball in anger that struck a female line judge in the throat. Key points: Novak Djokovic had been unbeaten in 26 matches in 2020 before his fourth round tie at the US Open against Pablo Carreno Busta He was disqualified when his frustration boiled over after being broken to trail 5-6 in the first set Djokovic will lose all ranking points earned at the tournament and will be fined all prizemoney earned in addition to fines for the actual incident Djokovic had just had his serve broken by Pablo Carreno Busta to trail 5-6 in the first set. As he walked to the sideline at the change of ends, in frustratio...