Wexford FC announce plans for new stadium in town
Wexford FC have announced plans to build a new stadium in Wexford town, with a capacity of 4,000 to 6,000.
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FAI Cup final was ninth highest attended cup final in Europe
The FAI Cup Final was the ninth best attended match of its kind in Europe so far this year.
Why Virat Kohil, Rohit Sharma Bowled Against Netherlands? India Captain Explains
Enjoying each other's company in a lively dressing room atmosphere has been possible due to good results and vice-versa is also true, said skipper Rohit Sharma after yet another clinical performance that took Indian team's victory count to nine on the bounce. India ended their World Cup league stage beating the Netherlands by 160 runs here on Sunday, and skipper Rohit described their campaign so far as a clinical one.
Cricket World Cup 2023: On Suryakumar Yadav's Bowling, India Coach's Hilarious 'Spider Cam' Statement
Indian cricket team stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli all turned into bowlers in their team's massive win over Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday. India had already qualified for the semi-finals and with a massive total of 410 on the board, skipper Rohit decided to try out almost all of the part-time bowling options at his disposal. India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey was asked about the bowling show in a video posted by BCCI on social media and he sounded extremely pleased with the part-time bowlers' planning and execution on the field.
Watch: Ex-New Zealand Star Copies Ravi Shastri's Commentary Style, Leaves Everyone In Splits
Former India captain Ravi Shastri is also famous for his lively commentary and presentation during cricket matches. In that case, there is no wonder that many aspire to develop communication skills like that of Shastri. Copying the commentary style of the ex-India star is not an easy task but it seems that former New Zealand player Ian Smith has mastered the art. During India's Cricket World Cup match against Netherlands, Smith, while sitting in the commentary box, copied the style of Shastri leaving the latter and another ex-India player Anjum Chopra in splits.
Ravindra Jadeja Shatters Anil Kumble, Yuvraj Singh's World Cup Record. Kuldeep Yadav Closes In
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja surpassed iconic spinner Anil Kumble and became India's leading wicket-taker as a spinner in a single World Cup edition but Kuldeep Yadav is breathing down his neck as he is also close to claiming the record. India played their final group-stage match against the Netherlands and emerged victorious to keep their unbeaten run intact. Jadeja scalped two wickets against the Dutch side which took his tally of wickets in the World Cup 2023 to 16 wickets.
As end likely nears, Stephen Kenny has landed on settled squad
Stephen Kenny named his squad recently for what is expected to be his last two games in charge of the Republic of Ireland – the Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands and the international friendly with New Zealand.
Watch: Virat Kohli And Mohammed Siraj Perform Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' Celebration vs Netherlands
Centuries from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul powered India to a 160-run Cricket World Cup 2023 win over the Netherlands on Sunday as they completed the group stage with a perfect nine wins in nine games. Iyer (128 not out) and Rahul (102) put on 208 runs to guide India to 410-4. India then employed nine bowlers, including part-timers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to dismiss the Dutch for 250 in the tournament's concluding league match in Bengaluru. The hosts will face New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday followed by the second last-four clash between Australia and South Africa the next day in Kolkata. Iyer smashed his first World Cup ton in a match where all the top-five Indian batsmen went past the fifty mark on a batting-friendly pitch.