Namibia qualify for Cup of Nations last-16 for first time
SAN PEDRO, Ivory Coast :Namibia qualified for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time as they held Mali to a 0-0 draw in their last group game on Wednesday.
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AFCON: South Africa and Namibia advance to last 16, Tunisia eliminated
South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with Tunisia crashing out as the sides played out a 0-0 draw in their final Group E match in Korhogo.
Rachin Ravindra Named ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year Ahead Of Yashasvi Jaiswal
New Zealand's young batter Rachin Ravindra was on Wednesday crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Rachin announced himself to the world as he reigned supreme during last year's ODI World Cup amassing 578 runs and has been recognized for his on-field prowess. The 24-year-old faced fierce competition for the coveted accolade but managed to beat the likes of South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka speedster Dilshan Madushanka and India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. "It's obviously a very special feeling. Whenever you get recognised by the ICC for something it is always special. Reflecting back, it has been a pretty whirlwind last year and having the opportunity to play so much cricket in so many different environments has been very special," Rachin said, according to ICC.
Tunisia out of Africa Cup of Nations after South Africa draw
KORHOGO, Ivory Coast : Tunisia limped out of the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a whimper after they were held to a 0-0 draw by South Africa in the sweltering heat of Korhogo on Wednesday, a result that sends their opponents into the last-16.
"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir
Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that they are not interested in how their opposition is going to play. While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rohit was asked about England's 'Bazball' to which the 36-year-old said that they are more focused on what they can do as a team. "We will look to play our cricket. I am not interested in how the opposition is going to play. I am focused on what we want to do as a team," Rohit said.
'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
"Don't Think We Are Unbeatable...": Rohit Sharma's Stunning Take Ahead Of 1st Test vs England
India might be an indomitable force at home, but captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he wouldn't want to label themselves as "unbeatable" and they need to play consistent cricket to trump England in the five-match series. The first Test between India and England will start here from Thursday, and Rohit said his primary focus is the strategies of his side.