Preview: Ireland too far advanced for much Italy worry
Italy are due a Six Nations win soon, so the saying goes.
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ICC Under-19 World Cup: Full List Of Winners, Runners-Up Since Inaugural Edition Of Tournament
Defending champions India will leave no stone unturned to win a record sixth ICC U-19 World Cup when they face Australia in the final in Benoni, South Africa. In a record-extending ninth final appearance, India will look to clinch an unprecedented sixth title. In their way stand three-time champions Australia led by Hugh Weibgen. However, India have beaten Australia previously in two finals, in 2012 and 2018, respectively. Pakistan have also won the U-19 World Cup twice while the likes of England, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh have won the title once each.
Watch: Pakistan Stars Stunned After Failing To Set Up Under-19 World Cup Final vs India
The second semi-final of Under-19 World Cup between Pakistan and Australia was one to watch. It was last-over thriller that saw Australia edge past their opponents by a bare margin of one wicket. As Pakistan failed to enter the final, the players of the side left were left heartbroken as soon as Australia got the winning runs. Notably, India had already advanced to the final with two-wicket win over South Africa in the first semi-final. The winner of the Australia vs Pakistan match was thus set to take on India in the summit clash.
Lara Gut-Behrami wins GS, tops Mikaela Shiffrin in WC standings - ESPN
SOLDEU, Andorra — Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami came from a long way behind to win a women's World Cup giant slalom by one-hundredth of a second Saturday and overtake the absent Mikaela Shiffrin on top of the overall standings.
"Never Had A Team As Strong As Mumbai Indians": Ex-Star On Royal Challengers Bangalore's Winless Indian Premier League Streak
New season, same optimism. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to go all the way this time around when the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off. The tournament is expected to begin in the final week of March, following the conclusion of the Women's Premier League (WPL). Over the past two seasons, only a handful to teams have failed to win the IPL title, with RCB being one of them. RCB have played three finals under different captains (Anil Kumble in 2009, Daniel Vettori in 2011 and Virat Kohli in 2016) but an IPL title has eluded the franchise.
WPL 2024: Gujarat Giants Name Lea Tahuhu As Replacement For Lauren Cheatle
New Zealand pacer Lea Tahuhu was on Saturday named as replacement for Australia's left-arm quick Lauren Cheatle by Gujarat Giants ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) starting on February 23. The 33-year-old Tahuhu was bought by Gujarat for Rs 30 lakhs. "Gujarat Giants (GG) named Lea Tahuhu as replacement for Lauren Cheatle for the upcoming edition of the TATA Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, starting February 23, 2024," WPL said in a statement.
Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy
Andy Farrell hopes Ireland can fire up a sold-out Dublin crowd and prevent a zombie-like atmosphere during their homecoming against Italy.
David Warner Achieves Big Feat In T20I Cricket, Surpasses Jos Buttler In Elite List
Star Australia opener David Warner surpassed England batter Jos Buttler in the list of most runs scored by a batter in T20Is after playing a blistering knock against West Indies at Bellerive Oval in his 100TH T20I on Friday. The southpaw played a marvellous knock of 70 runs from just 36 balls which was laced with 12 fours and a six. Warner was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning performance in the first T20I of the three-match series. He is the only player to have fifty-plus scores in his 100th Test, ODI and T20I and also to win a 'Player of the Match' in all of them.