Nigeria switches to Qatar as WADA suspends S/Africa’s anti-doping lab
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The Indian men's hockey team will take on New Zealand in its opening match of the Paris Olympics on July 27, according to the schedule announced on Wednesday. India, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists, are in Pool B and will take on Argentina on July 29, Ireland on July 30, Belgium on August 1 and Australia on August 2. Pool A consists of the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Great Britain and South Africa. The quarterfinals will be played on August 4 with the semifinals on August 6, while the bronze-medal playoff and the final will take place on August 8.
Former Indian cricket team coach Sanjay Bangar believes that Devdutt Padikkal can make his debut during the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Thursday. Rajat Patidar has failed to impress in the past couple of matches and in a recent interaction, Bangar said that the team management can bring in Padikkal considering the fact that India have already won the series. He also suggested that Kuldeep Yadav should make way for Jasprit Bumrah who will get a lot of help from the pitch.
Bernard Jackman says Ireland must beware of a wounded England team, when the sides meet in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday.
The Indian men's hockey team will take on New Zealand in its opening match of the Paris Olympics on July 27, according to the schedule announced on Wednesday. India, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists, are in Pool B and will take on Argentina on July 29, Ireland on July 30, Belgium on August 1 and Australia on August 2. Pool A consists of the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Great Britain and South Africa. The quarterfinals will be played on August 4 with the semifinals on August 6, while the bronze-medal playoff and the final will take place on August 8.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday shared an update on Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York which will host the most anticipated match of the T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan. Construction of the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York has made great strides in the last month with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 starting on June 1. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is scheduled to host the cricketing rivals for a mouth-watering clash on June 9. The ground will be home to India during the entirety of the group stage, where they will also face Ireland and the hosts USA.
One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they play their 100th test match against Australia in Christchurch this week.