Australia boss Gustavsson targets Irish win to set tone
Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson has his sights set on a Sydney victory over the Republic of Ireland to set the tone for their World Cup.
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Cricket-Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia
SYDNEY : New Zealand's Devon Conway paid tribute to his opening partner Finn Allen for the way he took on Australia's vaunted pace attack as the Black Caps romped to an 89-run victory Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.
Cricket-Rain threat looms over India-Pakistan blockbuster
MELBOURNE : Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to renew cricket's most adrenalin-fuelled rivalry in Sunday's T20 World Cup match in Melbourne but the threat of rain looms over the blockbuster featuring the former champions.
Cricket-Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - If the bigger boundaries at most grounds have lifted the spirits of bowlers converging on Australia for the T20 World Cup, they do well to temper their optimism with a flood of runs predicted by some from the tournament's Super 12 stage.
Rain threat looms large over marquee India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup clash
Though fans are hyped up for this match and are waiting for this anxiously, rain gods could play spoilsport in fans' enjoyment of what will be the campaign opener for these two Asian giants. From Friday onwards, there is heavy likelihood of showers till October 25 onwards. For October 23, the day of this match, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has predicted the weather to be, "Cloudy.
MotoGP Sepang: Marquez slams ‘unacceptable’ Moto2 decision
Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez is set to question the Safety Commission on Friday evening following Australia’s controversial Moto2 race.
Rain threatens as Australia launch T20 World Cup defence
Rain threatens to derail the Twenty20 World Cup when big guns enter the fray this weekend, with Australia's opener against New Zealand and an India v Pakistan blockbuster both at risk of being washed out.
Watch: Team India Arrives In Melbourne Ahead Of T20 World Cup Clash vs Pakistan
All eyes will be on Team India when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of T20 World Cup Super 12 stage on Sunday in Melbourne. Since arriving in Australia earlier this month, the Rohit Sharma-led side has played two practice matches, in Perth, and two warm-up games, in Brisbane. India defeated Australia in their first warm-up match, while their second game against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. With India set to face Pakistan on Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of the team's journey from Brisbane to Melbourne.