Belgium, Germany and Netherlands submit joint bid to host 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to world soccer governing body FIFA to host the Women's World Cup in 2027.
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Belgium, Germany and Netherlands submit joint bid to host 2027 women's World Cup
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to world soccer governing body FIFA to host the Women's World Cup in 2027, the countries' football associations said on Friday.
Finding Right Combination "Biggest Challenge": Ex-Star Drops 'Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah' Hint
Team India defeated Australia 4-1 in the five-match T20I series and began their preparations for the 2024 World Cup on a positive note. The 2024 T20 World Cup will be hosted by West Indies and United States in June, next year. Before the showpiece event, Team India is scheduled to play the T20Is against South Africa and Afghanistan, followed by the IPL. As the likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for the T20Is against the Proteas, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel will face challenge of finding the right combination during the World Cup.
Will India Get Another Mohammed Shami? Paras Mhambrey's Heartfelt Praise For Star Pacer
Mohammed Shami possesses a rare ability of landing the ball in an upright seam position every single time and no coach in the world can create such a fast bowling "artist", gushed India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey. Shami, who finished on top of the bowling charts with 24 wickets from seven matches in the ODI World Cup, has been India's go-to bowler in ODIs and Tests. Mhambrey, one of the quietest back-room workers in the current Indian set-up, doesn't want to take any credit for Shami's success.
"Like Breaking Up With A Girlfriend": Faf Du Plessis On India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Heartbreak
Former South Africa cricket team skipper Faf du Plessis believes that the Indian cricketers are still 'heartbroken' following their loss in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final and said that it is somewhat like 'breaking up with a girlfriend'. India won ten matches on the trot in the competition before losing to Australia in the summit clash. Most of the players were rested for the T20I series against Australia but they will be back in action during the upcoming tour of South Africa. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Du Plessis opened up about the challenges that the players may face in the upcoming T20I series.
India vs South Africa: A look At India's Away Record In Tests Against Proteas
The Indian men's cricket team departed for South Africa on December 6 (Wednesday) from Bengaluru for an all-format tour in the rainbow nation. The itinerary is set to unfold with a three-match T20I series (December 10 to 14), followed by a three-match ODI series (December 17 to 21). The final leg of the tour comprises a two-match Test series (from December 26), which will be a part of the ICC World Test Championship. South Africa remains a challenging place for India, particularly in Test cricket where a series victory has proven elusive. Despite previous Indian teams showing promise, they have fallen short of making history in South Africa. In three decades, India have won only four Test matches in South Africa.
Eagles set for three-nation pre-Cote d’Ivoire 2024 tournament in Abu Dhabi
Super Eagles will play in a three-nation championship in UAE ahead of Cote d’Ivoire 2024 African Cup of Nations.
ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good". Australia had won the World Cup final after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was slow and sluggish.