Australia coach Arnold calls up uncapped Yengi for 2026 qualifiers
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Graham Arnold has called up uncapped striker Kusini Yengi into his squad for the team's opening World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine.
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Ben Stokes More Pleased With England's Win Than Scoring World Cup Ton
England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who produced a match-winning performance against the Netherlands and also brought up his maiden ton in the World Cup, was more pleased with the team's victory rather than achieving his personal milestone. Stokes took on the opposition bowlers, scoring at a brisk rate, pushing England's score to 300 plus and keeping their hopes of sealing a place in the ICC Champions Trophy alive. After the game, Stokes was quizzed about whether he was pleased with England's victory or about his own performance to which he replied, "more pleased with the victory (than scoring a century), it has been a tough World Cup for us."
Australia skipper Lanning retires from international cricket
SYDNEY : Meg Lanning, who captained Australia's women's cricket team to five World Cup triumphs, has retired from the international game after representing her country for 13 years.
France will carry scar of World Cup elimination for life, says coach Galthie
France losing the rugby World Cup quarter-final to South Africa by one point is a scar the team will carry for the rest of their lives but they are building a side that will be stronger in the 2027 edition, coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.
RWC final referee Wayne Barnes calls for action against trolls for ‘vile’ abuse
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has labelled social media abuse towards him and his family as “vile” and called for the trolls to be held to account.
France will carry World Cup scars forever - Galthie
France losing the rugby World Cup quarter-final to South Africa by one point is a scar the team will carry for the rest of their lives but they are building a side that will be stronger in the 2027 edition, coach Fabien Galthie said.
LIV Golf launches the sport’s first-ever transfer window
LIV Golf has launched the sport’s first-ever transfer window with player movement, free agency and new team rosters in progress as momentum builds for its second full season teeing off in 2024.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: England Climb Up To 7th Spot, Boost Chances For Champions Trophy Qualification
World Cup 2023 Points Table: After five straight losses, defending Cricket World Cup champions England finally returned to winning ways with a positive result against Netherlands. The Jos Buttler-led team was boosted by a classy century from ben Stokes as they notched a huge total of 339-run total. Then, Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali took three-wicket hauls as Netherlands were dismissed for just 160. With the win, England climbed up from the last spot to the seventh spot. They are noe very much in contention for a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The top seven teams in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and the hosts will play the tournament.