Game on! Saudi Arabia set to host football World Cup in 2034
RIYADH: Unpack those green scarves and replica shirts — the football World Cup, the biggest sports show on Earth, is coming to Saudi Arabia.
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Watch: Eden Gardens Crowd Showers Love On Babar Azam. His Reaction Can't Be Missed
Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed three wickets while openers Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique cracked half-centuries as Pakistan stormed to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday to stay afloat in the race for a Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final place. Shaheen's 3-23 helped Pakistan dismiss Bangladesh for just 204 in 45.1 overs before Zaman's 74-ball 81 and Shafique's 69-ball 68 guided Pakistan over the line for the loss of three wickets with 105 balls to spare. The victory revived Pakistan's outside hopes of reaching the semi-finals with six points from seven matches.
Warren Gatland backs Andy Farrell to be next British and Irish Lions head coach
Warren Gatland has backed Andy Farrell to be the next British and Irish Lions head coach after ruling himself out of the running for the 2025 tour of Australia.
'Defeat Against India Hurt': Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Opens Up On World Cup Setback
A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp and opener Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday said they're firmly focused on making the semifinals, despite all the ifs and buts. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi led the pace attack brilliantly to bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry 204 before they cantered home in 32.3 overs to hugely boost their net run-rate.
"Mohammed Shami Is Underrated Because He Is Not Jasprit Bumrah": Ex-England Star
The Cricket World Cup 2023 has been an edition to remember for India pacer Mohammed Shami so far. Shami, who was initially kept out of the team's playing XI in their first four games, got his opportunity in the fifth match and he returned with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand. In the next game, which was against England, Shami picked four wickets. After playing just two games in the ongoing tournament, the 33-year-old pacer claimed nine wickets.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Semi-Final Qualification Scenario For All 10 Teams Explained
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has reached a critical juncture in the group stage, wherein teams have three games left to secure a berth in the semi-finals. A total of 9 teams are still in contention for one of the semi-final spots, with Bangladesh being the only one to be knocked out. No team, yet, has confirmed their progress or been knocked out of contention for the semis. Host nation India is in pole position to make the World Cup 2023 semi-finals as they are atop the standings with six wins in six matches. South Africa, who have won five of six games, along with New Zealand and Australia currently complete the top four.
That's A First! Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan Asks Bangladesh Batter If He's Out Before DRS Call. Watch
Pakistan cricket team finally registered a win at the Cricket World Cup after four losses at the trot. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team had come into the game against Bangladesh needing a win to stay relevant in the semi-final race at the Cricket World Cup. They achieved the target in some fashion with a seven-wicket win over the Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh. The win took Pakistan to six points in seven games. They need to win their remaining games against New Zealand and England and hope for other teams' results go their way to have chance to enter the last-four stage.
Einarson, Gushue continue roll at Pan Continental Curling Championships
Kerri Einarson made Halloween extra scary for her New Zealand opponents on Tuesday at the Pan Continental Curling Championships at Kelowna Curling Club.