Sydney to host another World Cup final in 2027
SYDNEY : Sydney will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final 24 years after England upset the Wallabies in the harbour city in the 2003 decider, World Rugby confirmed on Thursday.
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Sachin Tendulkar Back In Cricket Action Again, To Play International Masters League
Cricket fans are in for a prime-time feast, with old rivals poised to return to action. The International Masters League (IML) has unveiled the schedule of fixtures for the highly-anticipated inaugural season, which will feature six teams - India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. JioStar's Disney+ Hotstar along with Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits will broadcast the tournament live for all cricket aficionados. The matches will begin at 7:30 pm.
Tadhg Beirne: Teams want to have a scalp off Ireland
It's been a while since Ireland were the plucky underdogs heading into a Six Nations game against England.
Champions Trophy Stadium Supervisor Breaks Silence On Renovation Delay, Slams PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready to host matches of the upcoming Champions Trophy despite mounting concerns around the venue's preparedness for the marquee event starting February 19. Pakistan's respected leading English daily 'Dawn' on Wednesday carried a story which stated that "it seems absolutely impossible to contemplate the renovation work being completed within the deadline, but the personnel handed the responsibility are beaming with confidence." "The board would either be hero or zero for taking up such a mammoth task," the newspaper commented.
Tickets For World Test Championship Final Set To Go On Sale; Pat Cummins, Temba Bavuma Appreciate Fans
Australia captain Pat Cummins and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma have expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans after securing their spots in this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. With anticipation building, tickets for the highly awaited showdown are set to go on sale this week. Reigning champions Australia booked their place in the 2025 decider when defeating India 3-1 in the recent Border-Gavaskar series, while the Proteas cruised past Pakistan 2-0 on home soil to ensure they will feature in the one-off Test for the first time at the clash at Lord's set to commence on June 11.
Organisers reveal prizes as 35 teams meet at Lagos polo tourney
Organisers of the 2025 NPA/GTCO Lagos International Polo Tournament, yesterday, revealed that 33 teams will vie for four top prizes and six subsidiary laurels at the event, which gallops off on February 4.
Pitso Mosimane parts ways with Iranian side Esteghlal FC over unpaid wages
Renowned South African coach Pitso Mosimane has officially parted ways with Iranian top-flight club Esteghlal FC.
India Batter Trisha Gongadi Scripts Women's U19 WC History, Achieves Never-Done-Before Feat
India opening batter Trisha Gongadi on Tuesday scripted history in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup as she became the first player to smash a century in the tournament. The 19-year-old swashbuckling batter reached the milestone as India thrashed Scotland by 150 runs in the Super Six match of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Tuesday.. The right-handed opener touched the three-figure mark off 53 balls. He remained unbeaten on 110 off 59 balls including 13 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 186.44. Trisha was involved in a 147-run opening wicket partnership with G Kamalini, who departed after scoring 51 off 42 balls. The opener again built an unbeaten 61-run stand with Sanika Chalka (29 not out) to guide India to 208/1 in 20 overs.