Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia
SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as favorite to host the event.
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World Cup Semis Scenario: How Pakistan Can Still Finish In Top 4 Spots
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.
Ravi Shastri's Blunt One-Liner On "Difference Between India And England"
It has been a tough campaign for England in the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 and things got even worse with a 100-run defeat against India on Sunday. The defending champions produced a good bowling show to restrict India to 229 but their batters were once again the weak link as they were all out for 129. This was England's fifth loss in six games and they are currently at the bottom of the points table with just 2 points. Legendary India cricketer Ravi Shastri blasted the Jos Buttler-side for their show in the competition till now and even emphasised on the huge gulf in quality between England and India.
Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid' at World Cup
Australia opener David Warner says his World Cup form is making doubters "look stupid" and hopes to add to his mountain of runs in the next match against ailing England.
Cricket World Cup 2023: How Did Pakistan Stars React To "No Pay For 5 Months" Claim? Coach Replies
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. Pakistan are on the verge of a group stage exit at the tournament and need to defeat Bangladesh on Tuesday to preserve any slim hopes of making the semi-finals. As well as four defeats in six games so far, Pakistan's campaign has been plagued by reports of no pay as well as delays in agreements over central contracts. "In terms of the noise around the team, look, playing for Pakistan and working within this team is a huge privilege," said Bradburn on Monday.
Canada's Gushue bounces back with big win over New Zealand at Pan Continental Curling Championships
Brad Gushue didn't take long to get over an opening day loss at the Pan Continental Curling Championships at Kelowna Curling Club.
Cricket World Cup - "Temba Bavuma Must Step Up...": Graeme Smith's Advice For South Africa Captain
South Africa owes its success to one of its "most destructive" middle-order, said former skipper Graeme Smith, who wants captain Temba Bavuma to step up to guide the team to a first-ever World Cup title. Smith admits he did not expect this South African side to be so ruthless but said their consistent and dominant performances have established them as one of the favourites to lift the title. "Like everybody else, my expectations were lower going into the tournament. I knew that if the team was going to do well, there were certain players who had to have a good tournament — and that has happened," Smith told PTI.
South Africa declares Dec 15 a holiday to celebrate rugby win
JOHANNESBURG :South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday said he was declaring Dec. 15 a public holiday to celebrate the country's Rugby World Cup win.