Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

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France thrash Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024

France scored seven goals in each half as they recorded their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying. The hosts are already through to the Germany tournament but did not take things easy as Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick that included a 40-yard

Indian immortality or a golden Australian treble awaits

Sunday marks 45 days since this long and winding World Cup began and it was always supposed to lead to this - India in the final of their own tournament at the world's largest cricket stadium in front of 100,000 fans. Their prime minister Narendra Modi, who this huge arena in his

Cummins reveals Australia's plan to handle India crowd

Australia captain Pat Cummins has urged his players to embrace playing in front of a parochial Indian crowd in the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Sunday. The five-time Cricket World Cup champions will be aiming to add to their already bulging trophy cabinet when they

Shanto to lead Bangladesh in New Zealand Tests

Bangladesh Cricket Board today (November 18) announced that top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.  "Najmul Hossain will lead the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against New

ATP Finals: Alcaraz beats Medvedev to set up semi-final with Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev to top his ATP Finals group and set up a semi-final meeting with Novak Djokovic. Wimbledon champion Alcaraz won 6-4 6-4 against the Russian, who had already qualified for the last four of the season-ending event in Turin. "Obviously Novak is

Italy boost qualification hopes with win over North Macedonia

Defending champions Italy strengthened their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 by beating North Macedonia. Needing a victory to ensure a point against Ukraine on Monday will be enough to secure their place in Germany next year, the Italians took the lead through Matteo Darmian's header.

English duo chosen as Cricket World Cup final umpires

England's Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough have been chosen as the on-field umpires for Sunday's Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. It will be the second time Kettleborough is in the middle for the showpiece occasion, with the

Pakistan appoint Wahab Riaz as chief selector 

Pakistan have appointed former fast bowler Wahab Riaz as their chief selector for the men's team. The 38-year-old, who only retired from international duty in August to focus on franchise cricket, will work alongside the recently-appointed men's team director Mohammad Hafeez.

Australia-India: Who Will Win Cricket World Cup 2023?

In less than 48 hours from now, the best team of CWC 2023 host India lock horns with the best team of the Cricket World Cup Australia at the iconic Narendra Modi cricket stadium at Ahmedabad, Gujrat.  The curtain of memorable CWC creating many milestones will have its curtain

All you need to know about the Cricket World Cup Final

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final is almost upon us, with India and Australia gearing up for the mammoth event. Here’s everything you need to know. Match Schedule Sunday 19 November – Final: India vs Australia A repeat of the 2003 final, where Australia

Uruguay stun Argentina; emotional Diaz double as Colombia sink Brazil

Defender Ronald Araujo fired Uruguay ahead on 41 minutes before Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez made the game safe with an 87th-minute goal on the counterattack to settle a hard-fought clash at the Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires. It was Lionel Messi and Argentina's first defeat

Australia Edged Out South Africa in A Tight Contest

CWC 2023, Semi Final, Australia VS South Africa Played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 16 November ,2023 South Africa 212 All Out (David Miller 101, Henrich Klassen 47, Mitchel Starc 3/34, Pat Cummins 3/52, Jos Hazlewood 2/12, Travis Head 2/21)  Australia 215/7 in 47.2 Overs (Travis

Australia beat South Africa to set up World Cup final with India

Australia defeated South Africa by three wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday. Australia, looking for their sixth World Cup, are set to lock horns with India, who eye their first ICC trophy since 2013, in the

Bangladesh suffer 0-7 goals thrashing to Australia

Bangladesh suffered a crushing 0-7 goals defeat to mighty Australia during their opening Group I match of the joint qualifiers (round two) for FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 at the AAMI Park in Melbourne today.   The men in red and green looked clueless throughout the

South Africa win toss, opt to bat against Australia

Marnus Labuschagne has gotten the nod to play the World Cup semi-final against South Africa, edging out Marcus Stoinis for the final spot in Australia's XI as Temba Bavuma won a crucial toss and elected to bat. It leaves Australia bowling first on a used Kolkata pitch excepted to

Chelsea and Real Madrid share spoils in four-goal draw

Real Madrid and Chelsea played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano as the two teams got their UEFA Champions League Group D campaigns underway with a point apiece. Chelsea had more of the chances in a high-quality encounter in the Spanish capital, but went behind

Australia face South Africa in 2nd semi-final today

South Africa will take on five-time champions Australia in today’s (November 16) do-or-die Cricket World Cup semi-final showdown at Eden Gardens. South Africa faced a defeat against Australia in the league stage. But the Aussies have been a different team since their two opening

Bangladesh take on strong Australia today 

Bangladesh will face strong Australia in their away match of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying match scheduled to be held this (November 17) evening at AAMI Park in Melbourne.   Ranked 183rd place in the FIFA World rankings, Bangladesh are going to participate in the qualifying match

All Gun Blazing Team India Storm into World Cup Final 

CWC 2023 first Semi Final between India and New Zealand Played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India on 15 November 2023  India 397/4 (Virat Kohli 117, Shreyas Iyer 105, Shubman Gill 80, Rohit Sharma 47, KL Rahul 39*, Tim Southee 3/100)  New Zealand 327 All Out in 48.5 Overs

India one step away from World Cup glory after New Zealand win

India finally broke the "New Zealand Jinx" and defeated the Black Caps by 70 runs in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Wednesday. The Blues will now lock horns with the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and