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AHMEDABAD, India :England's Joe Root made 77 in an otherwise inconsistent batting display by holders England, who posted 282-9 against New Zealand in the first match of the 50-over World Cup on Thursday.
MEERUT, India : Cricket equipment manufacturer Sanspareils Greenlands, commonly known as SG, has ramped up production anticipating a demand boom during the World Cup in India that began on Thursday, the company's sales and marketing director said.
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma's picture from a pre-World Cup captains' meet went viral on social media on Wednesday. The photo that was circulated online had Bavumna sitting on a chair alongside other players on the stage during the meet. In the picture, Bavuma seemed to be sleeping and almost everyone believed it before the player himself came out to clear the air on it. "Temba Bavuma has just fallen asleep in the World Cup captain's conference," wrote England's Barmy Army while sharing the photo on X, formerly Twitter.
Celtic pair Liam Scales and Mikey Johnston have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece and Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
Scotland have tried and failed, sometimes failing better, sometimes failing worse in their attempts to get the better of Ireland since 2017.
Root helps England to 282-9 as New Zealand apply brakes in World Cup opener
Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday. Following a pre-mature Asia Cup exit and defeats in the two warm-up games, Pakistan definitely need to raise their game to go deep in the ODI showpiece. The problems begin from the top with the opening combination not looking the most threatening in the competition. Imam-Ul-Haq averages an impressive 50 in ODIs but on flatter decks in India, he need to better his strike rate of 82 by a few notches.
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has announced he will retire from international football at the end of this year.