South Africa survive scare to beat Netherlands
South Africa survived an early scare before David Miller guided them to a nervy four-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Long Island, New York on Saturday.
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IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Special Training To Counter Pakistan Pacers In T20 World Cup Game
India outplayed Ireland with an 8-wicket victory in their opening game of T20 World Cup 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on June 5. However, a bigger challenge awaits for the Rohit Sharma and Co. now as they are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan at the same venue on Sunday, June 9. So far the surface at the venue has offered vicious bounce to the bowlers, especially pacers. This makes Pakistan a tough opponent, despite the side suffering an embarrassing defeat to United States in its opening game.
Fans petition Vancouver Whitecaps for refunds after Messi no-show
Soccer fans are demanding refunds from the Vancouver Whitecaps after several stars — including Argentinian legend Lionel Messi — failed to play at a recent Major League Soccer game at B.C. Place that cost hundreds of dollars to attend.
New documentary tells the story of 'lost legend' Jack Munroe
He made millions in mining at the turn of the 20th century, lasted four rounds in the ring with the heavyweight champion of the world, and wrote a bestseller about his experiences during the First World War.
Cricket's T20 Giants And Minnows Ready To Battle In USA And Caribbean
Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and most explosive form of the game, will be the biggest ever after the decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to expand the field from 16 nations to 20. It will also be the first ever major ICC event to be held, in part, in the United States, a country where attempts to grow the sport have consistently failed.
Students battle for N15m as National Schools’ Team Chess Championship begins in Lagos
Chess. Photo: Chess Bazaar
Olly Murs' wife shares sweet messages from popstar beau as he's forced to leave during daughter's first few weeks
Olly Murs' wife has shared with fans a glimpse at the messages she has been receiving from her husband as he's forced to spend time away from her and their newborn daughter. Olly and Amelia welcomed their first child into the world last month.
The £12 a night 'stunning' beachside campsite that families flock to every summer
With the warmer weather upon us, families will no doubt be looking for somewhere they can escape to for a few days.