Iraq’s triumph at 2007 Asian Cup remains the greatest of underdog stories
During the COVID-19 lockdown, I sat down to write a book on the history of Iraqi football.
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Cricket-Mitchell targeting return against Afghanistan, says NZ coach Stead
MELBOURNE : Recovering all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is targeting a return to action in New Zealand's second match of the Twenty20 World Cup against Afghanistan on Oct. 26, head coach Gary Stead said on Sunday.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Namibia To Face Asian Champions Sri Lanka
Namibia will look to extend their meteoric rise in the world of cricket when they come across Sri Lanka, who will be brimming with confidence after their Asia Cup victory last month. Round one will begin with a bang as the first of 45 games will pit Group A favourites, Sri Lanka, against Namibia, a team with solid ambitions of making it to the Super 12 stage. The two teams are set to compete on Sunday against one another at a significant competition for second time.
T20 World Cup: Team-by-team guide and predictions as England and India bid to take Australia’s crown
England and India are among the teams bidding to take Australia’s crown as the Twenty20 World Cup begins on Sunday.
"When You Perform Against India...": Pakistan Star's Big Statement Ahead Of T20 World Cup Match
Pakistan had the ideal dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup as the Babar Azam-led side defeated New Zealand in the final of the T20I tri-series on Friday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. While all the focus was on star batters Babar and Mohammad Rizwan, it was Mohammad Nawaz who inspired Pakistan with an all-round show. With Pakistan set to face arch-rivals India in their opening match at the T20 World Cup, Nawaz spoke in detail about his journey, and how the team has been gearing up for the blockbuster clash.
England well prepared but Australia favourite, says Buttler
MELBOURNE: England captain Jos Buttler is happy with his team's preparation but tipped champions Australia as the favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil, in comments to the media on Saturday.
PCB appoints dedicated physiotherapist for Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman
A PCB source confirmed that due to the nature of the knee injuries suffered by Afridi and Fakhar, the board asked Dr Javed Akhtar Mughal, a London-based physiotherapist, to join the players. "Dr Mughal was part of the whole rehabilitation process that Shaheen and Fakhar went through in London so he knows their injuries very well.
PCB Appoints Dedicated Physiotherapist For Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman: Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed a dedicated physiotherapist to look after fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and batter Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup in Australia. A PCB source confirmed that due to the nature of the knee injuries suffered by Afridi and Fakhar, the board asked Dr Javed Akhtar Mughal, a London-based physiotherapist, to join the players.