AFCON Final: Shettima leads presidential delegation to Abidjan
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential delegation to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
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"It's A Loss-Making Tournament": Sourav Ganguly Shares Details Of U-19 World Cup Ahead Of India vs Australia Final
Team India will be eyeing a sixth U-19 World Cup triumph as they take on Australia in the tournament's summit clash on Sunday in Benoni, South Africa. India are the most successful side in the history of the tournament, having reached the final on eight occasions prior to the ongoing edition. India first won the U-19 World Cup in 2000 under the leadership of Mohammed Kaif, followed by four more triumphs in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022.
8 Appearances, 5 Wins, 3 Defeats: India's Record In Under-19 World Cup Finals
Uday Saharan-led Indian cricket team will be taking on Australia in the final of Under-19 World Cup 2024 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Sunday. It will be a ninth apperance for India in the summit clash of the event. Out of the eight matches played so far, the side won five and lost three. Notably, India are the most successful team in the history of the tournament. Australia, with three titles, are the second best team on the list. Here is a look at India's performance in the finals of Under-19 World Cup so far -
"Spinners Will Play A Crucial Role": South Africa Star Keshav Maharaj On Upcoming T20 World Cup
South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June. The ninth edition of the T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and USA from June 1 to 29 this year. "Spinners will play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Wickets are getting better and boundaries are getting shorter. There is much need for a spinner in the team to provide control and variety," told PTI in an exclusive interview.
First Time In 13 Years! Virat Kohli's Absence From England Series Creates An Old Void
The Indian cricket squad for the last three Tests against England is out. After much delay, the BCCI named the squad on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer have not been picked while KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are back, but only if they clear the fitness benchmarks ahead of the third Test that starts on February 15. Earlier, Virat had withdrawn from the first two Tests due to personal reasons. Now, with the squad for the final three Tests issued on Saturday morning by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Virat's absence has extended to the entire series.
SA teen Potgieter produces second sub-60 score this week in Bogota event
South African teenager Aldrich Potgieter shot the second sub-60 score in as many days with a 59 on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour in Colombia on Friday.
India vs Australia U-19 World Cup Final Preview, Prediction, Likely XIs
Few careers will get wings to soar while some will fade into oblivion but on Sunday, all those sprightly 18 and 19-year-old Indian boys will leave no stone unturned to win a record sixth ICC U-19 World Cup when they face Australia in the summit clash in Benboni, South Africa. On November 19 last year, an Australian team left Rohit Sharma and his band teary-eyed on a global stage and for the Uday Saharans, Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khans and Saumykumar Pandeys, beating an Aussie team would certainly be very sweet.
Watch: Ball Passes Through Stumps But Batter Not Out. Fan's "Pakistan Test" Reminder
Instances of the bails not falling despite the ball making contact with the stumps have been quite common in the world of cricket. However, the bails remaining intact despite the ball passing through the stumps is definitely something that is unheard of in the world of cricket. Having said that, during a tennis ball tournament in Surat, the ball passed through the stumps but it wasn't enough to dislodge the bails. While the batter couldn't believe his luck while the bowler was left scratching his head and arguing with the umpire.