Thierry Henry showered with boos during Republic of Ireland v Belgium
Thierry Henry is currently plying his trade as Roberto Martinez’s assistant manager in the Belgium national side.
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Proteas hero Du Preez's emotional World Cup rollercoaster: 'I thought I'd let the team down'
Proteas star batter Mignon du Preez says she experienced a "rollercoaster" of emotions in her side's thrilling final-ball victory over India in Christchurch on Sunday.
S Africa break Indian hearts as England, Windies make semis
WELLINGTON : Holders England won their last group match in style and West Indies benefited from South Africa's thrilling victory over India on Sunday to make the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Cricket-S Africa break Indian hearts as England, Windies make semis
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Holders England won their last group match in style and West Indies benefited from South Africa's thrilling victory over India on Sunday to make the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
WATCH | Windies erupt in celebration as Proteas win sees them keep CWC semi-final spot
It wasn't just South African cricket lovers that were willing the Proteas to a win over India in their Women's Cricket World Cup clash on Sunday.
IND-W vs SA-W, Women's World Cup 2022 Highlights: India Lose Thriller To South Africa, Fail To Qualify For Semi-Finals
ICC Women's World Cup, India Women vs South Africa Women, Highlights: South Africa emerged victorious by three wickets in a last-over thriller against India at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. The loss meant India failed to qualify for the semi-finals as West Indies edged them in the points table by one point. Needing 7 runs off the last over, Deepti Sharma kept things tight before claiming a wicket on a no-ball, resulting in a free-hit. The South African batters made full use of it and won the match with on the last ball. Mignon du Preez remained not out on 52 and played a crucial part in the run-chase. Australia, South Africa, England, West Indies make the final four and will play the semis. (SCORECARD)
Watch: How A No-Ball Cost India Dear In Gut-Wrenching Loss To South Africa In Women's World Cup
A nail-biter in Hagley Oval, Christchurch saw Team India crashing out of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup and the players were left visibly distraught. Team India showed great grit and fighting spirit and managed to make a game out of it. Defending 275, Team India were in a spot of bother after Lara Goodall and Laura Wolvaardt put South Africa well on their way in the chase. But Indian spinners -- Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Harmanpreet Kaur bowled in tandem and were able to create pressure on South Africa to take the match right down to the wire.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Heartbreak For India As South Africa Win Last-Ball Thriller To Land Knockout Blow
India's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup ended in heartbreak as South Africa won a last-ball thriller at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. The loss meant that India failed to make it into the top four, with Australia, South Africa, England and the West Indies making it to the semis. India came agonisingly close to beating South Africa, which would have sealed their place in the semis, but a no-ball in the final over the match by Deepti Sharma cost the Indians dear.