Bigger and better? RWC can give us more of a good thing
Seven weeks from start to finish. Even the most ardent of supporters would agree that the Rugby World Cup is a lengthy commitment.
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Watch: Pakistan Cricketers Enjoy Lavish Dinner In Hyderabad, Then Take Selfies With Fans
The Pakistan cricket team has truly enjoyed itself since landing in India for the ODI World Cup 2023. Since reaching Hyderabad, the Pakistan team has been full of praise for the hospitality their players have received in India. After their first warm-up fixture against New Zealand in Hyderabad, Babar Azam's men enjoyed a lavish dinner and also clicked a few selfies with the fans. The Pakistan Cricket Board's official Twitter (now X) account shared a video of the team's dinner, where the players could be seen having a gala time.
Games-Yubol claims surprise golf gold for Thailand as Ashok crashes out
HANGZHOU, China : World number 206 Arpichaya Yubol claimed an unlikely gold medal in the women's golf at the Asian Games with a two-stroke win on Sunday as India number one Aditi Ashok gave up a seven-shot lead in a disastrous meltdown to settle for silver.
Georgia rue early injuries after Fiji defeat
BORDEAUX, France : Georgia were left to rue injuries as they were eliminated from the Rugby World Cup with a 17-12 defeat by Fiji in a poor game that could have turned their way after the clock turned red on Saturday.
"Look At His Record...": Ex-India Star's 'Doctored Pitch' Attack On Ravichandran Ashwin
Former Indian cricket team spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan launched a huge attack on Ravichandran Ashwin citing his record against SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries and even suggesting that pitches were 'doctored' specifically to help him. Ashwin made a sensational comeback to Team India for the recent concluded ODI series against Australia and he was picked as the replacement for the injured Axar Patel in India's squad for Cricket World Cup 2023. Sivaramakrishnan suggested that Indian batters are struggling to play spin as the pitches are doctored for Ashwin.
Mitchell Starc Makes Perfect Start To Cricket World Cup 2023 Preparation, Takes Hat-Trick Against Netherlands
Australian cricket team fast bowler Mitchell Starc started his preparation for Cricket World Cup 2023 on a perfect note as he claimed a hat-trick during the warm-up match against Netherlands on Saturday. The veteran pacer struck on the fifth ball of the first over of the Netherlands innings as he trapped Max O'Dowd LBW with an in-swinger that nipped back late. One ball later, it was Wesley Barresi who fell victim to his pace as he tricked him with another in-swinger that crashed into the top of the off-stump. Starc had to wait one over to get his hat-trick but he made no mistake as Bas de Leede was clean bowled on the first ball of the third over with yet another in-swinger.
Italy tries to digest All Black avalanche
The morning after the humiliating night before Italian rugby fans were not in any rush to read the sports newspapers after their crushing defeat by New Zealand at the World Cup on Friday.
All Blacks need to improve even on Italy display, says Cane
LYON, France : All Blacks captain Sam Cane was delighted to get his first taste of the World Cup in New Zealand's third Pool A game and said there was still room for improvement after Friday's spectacular win over Italy.