Arsenal fan given banning order after headbutting Roy Keane at Emirates Stadium
A 43-year-old man has been handed a three-year football banning order after headbutting Roy Keane at a Premier League match.
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Bohemians-Shamrock Rovers derby headlines FAI Cup second round draw
A cracking Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers proved the main talking point from this afternoon's FAI Cup second-round draw where 32 teams learned the identity of their next opponent in the knock-out competition.
India Coach Ends Top 3 Debate For T20 World Cup 2024 With Bold Rishabh Pant Role Statement
India batting coach Vikram Rathour dropped a major hint on the possibility of Rishabh Pant retaining the number three spot in the batting line-up. India's batting set-up for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium raised a lot of eyebrows. India decided to resort away from their usual opening duo of skipper Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Stalwart batter Virat Kohli came out to open with the experienced captain. With Kohli promoted to the opening slot, it was expected that Suryakumar Yadav would come in to bat next. However, Rishabh Pant came out to bat in the number three spot and struck the winning runs for the Men in Blue.
"Purest Bond In Cricket": Fans Go Crazy Over Wholesome Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya Moment During T20 World Cup
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya is winning over the hearts of fans all over again. Pandya's all-round game is hugely important for Team India's balance at the 2024 T20 World Cup. But performances aside, little moments on the field are also helping Hardik win back support. On Wednesday, during India's first T20 World Cup game against Ireland, Pandya was seen giving a hug to Virat Kohli, as the two shared smiles. Fans on the internet were quick to lap up the wholesome moment. After Arshdeep Singh dismissed Paul Stirling in the first ball of the third over, Pandya is seen going up to Kohli during the celebrations to give him a hug, before the two share smiles and laughter.
Pakistan Cricket Team Changes Hotel Ahead Of Massive India Clash. Report Reveals Reason
After Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed discontent over the team staying far away from the ground, the International Cricket Board (ICC) changed the hotel location of the Pakistan team according to Geo New sources. According to Geo News sources, Naqvi contacted ICC, expressed dissatisfaction and convinced the World Cup management team to change the location of the Pakistan team's hotel. After the PCB chief's intervention, Pakistan will now stay just five minutes away from the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. According to Geo News sources earlier the hotel was 90 minutes away from the venue.
On Call For T20 World Cup 2024 To Be Shifted Out Of New York Over Pitch Row, ICC Clears Stance
Despite growing fears over the nature of pitches at New York for the T20 World Cup, there have been no such plans over shifting the remaining matches out of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. The untested drop-in pitches at New York, which has favoured bowlers excessively, have come under heavy scrutiny after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 by South Africa, followed by India bundling out Ireland for 96.
Women's FAI Cup draws pits Galway United against Shelbourne
The first round of the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup will feature a blockbuster tie between Galway United and Shelbourne.
T20 World Cup pitch in New York which hosted Ireland match ‘bordering on dangerous’
Concerns are growing over the state of the T20 World Cup pitch in New York, with former England coach Andy Flower suggesting conditions at the ground were “bordering on dangerous” during India’s win over Ireland.