Scales and Johnston included in Ireland squad
Celtic pair Liam Scales and Mikey Johnston have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece and Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
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Pakistan Seek To Allay Major Concerns In Cricket World Cup Opener
Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday. Following a pre-mature Asia Cup exit and defeats in the two warm-up games, Pakistan definitely need to raise their game to go deep in the ODI showpiece. The problems begin from the top with the opening combination not looking the most threatening in the competition. Imam-Ul-Haq averages an impressive 50 in ODIs but on flatter decks in India, he need to better his strike rate of 82 by a few notches.
"Sau Baari Baata Chuke Hain": Babar Azam's Witty Reply To Ravi Shastri On Biryani Question. Watch
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam gave a witty reply to former cricketer Ravi Shastri's question, "How was the biryani in Hyderabad?" During the World Cup Captains' Day press conference, skippers of all participating nations came together and talked about what to expect in the star-studded tournament. As the event progressed, Shastri asked Babar about his views on the biryani in Hyderabad. To which Babar quipped: "Sau baari baata chuke hain (have answered it 100 times)."
8-time Paralympic medallist Mel Fitzgerald dies of cardiovascular disease
Mel Fitzgerald, an icon of international wheelchair racing and Newfoundland pioneer of wheelchair basketball, has died.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: Complete List Of Fixtures And Timings
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to kick off on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Defending champions England and last edition runners-up New Zealand will be facing each other in the opening game of the tournament. Meanwhile, hosts India will play their first game on October 8. The Rohit Sharma-led side will face Australia in its campaign opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14.
Champions League: Morata on the double in frantic Atletico win
Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid fight back to secure a frantic 3-2 win over Feyenoord, with goalkeeper Jan Oblak putting in a superb second-half performance for the hosts.
Atletico Madrid fight back to win five-goal thriller against Feyenoord
MADRID : Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid fight back to secure a frantic 3-2 win over Feyenoord in their Champions League Group E clash on Wednesday, with goalkeeper Jan Oblak putting in a superb second-half performance for the hosts.
India's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: Complete List of Fixtures And Timings
The Indian cricket team will be looking to repeat their 2011 heroics as the Cricket World Cup begins on October 5. The last time India hosted the ODI tournament, the MS Dhoni-led side was able to win the title and skipper Rohit Sharma and Co will be looking to achieve the feat once again. The Indian cricket team comes into the Cricket World Cup 2023 on the back of an impressive ODI series win against Australia. Rohit and Virat Kohli may be playing their final Cricket World Cup and along with the returning Ravichandran Ashwin, they form the experienced backbone of the team. With young talents like Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, Indian cricket team has the perfect mix of youth as well. In the bowling department, all eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah who can prove to be a major asset.