Gibbs runs the rule over Proteas' tour Down Under: 'I can't see us winning, let alone drawing'
Former Proteas star Herschelle Gibbs reckons the Proteas will find the going tough on their upcoming Test tour to Australia.
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Women's IPL: Base Price Of Franchise Set At Rs 400 crore, Say Sources
The first edition of the Women's IPL is set to be hosted in March, 2023, and the BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to make the tournament a massive success in its inaugural season. Now, sources have confirmed that the Indian cricket board will float tender for five teams and the base price for each franchise has been kept as Rs 400 crore.
Australia look to reignite spirit of 2006 in Denmark clash
DOHA : Australia are looking to spark something special in a country where football often takes a backseat by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup via their final Group D match against Denmark on Wednesday.
World Cup exploits can put football on map in Australia: coach
DOHA: Australia coach Graham Arnold said on Tuesday that his team’s exploits at the Qatar World Cup can “put football on the map” at home and unite the nation. Australia are on the cusp of reaching the last 16 for only the second time in their history, matching the achievement of a “golden generation” who made the same stage in 2006. Victory over Euro 2020 semifinalists Denmark on Wednesday will guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds while a draw could also be enough.
Denmark coach says ‘emotions high’ for must-win World Cup clash
DOHA: Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand admitted on Tuesday that “emotions are very, very high” for their must-win World Cup clash against a dogged Australia. With holders France already qualified for the last 16 from Group D, Australia are in pole position to join them in the knockout rounds with three points from two games. Going into the final round of Group D games on Wednesday, Denmark are third and Tunisia fourth, both with one point.
Australia can emulate 2006 team and make last 16, says Lazaridis
DOHA : Australia can emulate their 2006 World Cup side by getting a result against Denmark and making it through to the last 16 along with group leaders France, former Socceroo Stan Lazaridis has told Reuters.
No booze? No problem for most fans at World Cup in Qatar
DOHA : Soccer fans at the almost alcohol-free World Cup are ready to pay high prices for a beer, a few have tried to smuggle booze into stadiums but most simply accept that drinking is off limits at the first tournament in a Muslim country.
France to make changes but not taking Tunisia lightly
DOHA : France will look to keep their World Cup momentum going when they face Tunisia even though they have qualified for the knockout stages, and coach Didier Deschamps will make changes for the game on Wednesday.