Ben Stokes gives England World Cup boost by declaring himself fit for South Africa clash
Ben Stokes has given England a boost ahead of their World Cup clash against South Africa by declaring himself fit for the crucial match in Mumbai on Saturday.
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World Cup 2023 Points Table: India Fail To Climb On Top Of Standings Despite 4th Straight Win
World Cup 2023 Points Table: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in an ODI Cricket World Cup match. Virat Kohli scored his 48th ODI ton off 97 balls as India got the better of a 257-run target set by Bangladesh in 41.3 overs. Despite the win, India failed to climb up to the top of the Cricket World Cup points table. Both India and New Zealand are on eights points from four matches but the latter has a net run-rate of +1.923 while the former NRR is +1.659.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses favouritism tag against Argentina
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
Saudi Arabia also interested in hosting Women’s World Cup, says team director
The technical director of the Saudi Arabian women’s team has expressed a desire to host the Women’s World Cup in the country in 2035.
Australia keen to host more tournaments after success of Women's World Cup
LONDON : Australia want to host more major soccer tournaments including the 2034 men's World Cup to build on the legacy of their successful staging of this year's global women's finals, Football Australia CEO James Johnson said on Thursday.
All Blacks coach expects scrap with Argentina in semi-final
PARIS : New Zealand coach Ian Foster reckons his side will have to scrap their way through Friday’s World Cup semi-final to overcome Argentina in what he predicted would be a similar battle to the one they had against Ireland last week.
Wales retain 16 players from World Cup squad for Barbarians
Wales coach Warren Gatland named a squad of 23 to take on former captain Alun Wyn Jones and the Barbarians in Cardiff on Nov. 4, with 16 retained players from their Rugby World Cup campaign in France that ended in quarter-final defeat to Argentina.
England make three changes for Springboks showdown
Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France.