Saturday, 02 Nov, 2024

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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

Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in an ODI World Cup

India’s Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in an ODI World Cup during his side’s semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Virat went past Sachin’s mark of 673 runs, achieved in the 2023 edition, with a

India win toss, opt to bat against New Zealand 

India on Wednesday won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand. The first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup will play out at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are meeting at the same stage of the tournament four years apart, the last clash having seen the Kiwis emerge

Barcelona begin European defence with one-sided win 

Barcelona started the defence of their Champions League crown with a comfortable home victory against Benfica. Captain Alexia Putellas got the hosts on their way, heading in from close range after Caroline Graham Hansen's shot deflected into her path, before doubling Barca's

Footballer Luis Díaz reunited with father after kidnapping

Colombian football star Luis Díaz has been reunited with his father Luis Manuel Díaz who was released by rebels after holding him hostage for 12 days. The Liverpool striker and his father cried as they hugged each other for the first time after the kidnapping ordeal.