Opportunity lost for Dutch as they exit Women’s World Cup
WELLINGTON : It might have been only the Netherlands third appearance at a Women’s World Cup finals, but Friday’s quarter-final exit to Spain was an opportunity squandered.
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Fire Broke Out At Eden Gardens Amid ODI World Cup Preparations, Confirms Association President
The preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023 are going thick and heavy, with there being roughly two months' time before the mega event begins. Eden Gardens, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, witnessed a hurdle in its preparations for the tournament after a fire broke out on Thursday. The Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehashish Ganguly confirmed that such an incident did take place, although he was happy that no major damage was done and the situation came under control before things could go out of hand.
African teams missing as Women’s World Cup quarterfinals begin
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Hard toil for SA trio at Women's Open
It was hard work on Day 1 for the three South African golfers competing at the Women's Open at Walton Heath in England on Thursday.
Rugby World Cup: The Webb Ellis myth is celebrated
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar To Play At Women's British Open
Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will feature in the Women's British Open from Thursday in what is the final major tournament of the year for women. Aditi made the cut at the previous major, the Evian Championship, but Diksha missed the cut. Aditi will play at Walton Heath with Spaniard Carlota Ciganda and Italian Valentina Rossi and they will be out very early at 7.25 am, while Diksha will play with Celine Borge and Gina Kim and they tee off at 10.37 am from the first tee.
Welsh Fire snatch win after Ismail's hat-trick off final three balls
Shabnim Ismail's remarkable hat-trick in the last three balls led Welsh Fire to a thrilling women's Hundred victory over Birmingham Phoenix by three runs at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 23
And so we arrive at the quarter-final stage, with the all-European clash of Spain and the Netherlands getting things under way, followed by in-form Japan taking on Sweden, who eliminated the holders USA.