WC Qualifiers: S.Eagles’ camp opens in Uyo Sunday, Peseiro’s list out Friday
Super Eagles players pose for a team photo before their AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. Photo: The NFF.
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Glenn Maxwell Shatters History Books. List Of All Records Broken With His Unbeaten 201
The Cricket World witnessed the Maxwell Mayhem on Tuesday as the Australia all-rounder set the stage on fire with his unbelievable unbeaten knock of 201 runs against Afghanistan in a World Cup match. Record books underwent a major re-writing as Maxwell helped Aussies script a miraculous win over Afghanistan, securing a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. Maxwell's unbeaten 201 came in 128 balls, with the help of 21 fours and 10 sixes. He struck at a strike rate of over 157. In the process, he went on to make history, achieving several new milestones in his illustrious cricketing career.
Magical Maxwell reflects on 'greatest' ODI innings
MUMBAI : Overcoming an attack of full body cramping, Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time by cricketing luminaries.
Osimhen, Awoniyi, Chukwueze’s return boosts Eagles’ World Cup plans
Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi Photo: AFP
Cricket World Cup: Pakistan's Haris Rauf Enters Unwanted List After Leaking Runs Against New Zealand
Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf had a bitter-sweet ICC Cricket World Cup outing against New Zealand, as he reached a career milestone of 150 international wickets but also entered the record books for the wrong reasons. In what was a must-win match against the Kiwis, Rauf took one wicket for 85 runs in 10 overs at an economy rate of 8.5. He claimed the wicket of batting all-rounder Daryl Mitchell. In 99 matches, Rauf now has 150 international wickets at an average of over 24 and a strike rate of 21.31, with his best bowling figures reading 5/18.
"Had Virat Kohli Played Against Nepal, Zimbabwe...": Mohammad Amir Silences Comparison Talks
One of the greatest of all time, Virat Kohli came close to matching Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring the most number of centuries in ODI cricket as he scored 88 runs against Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Thursday. But, Kohli couldn't go the distance with the bat, seeing his innings ending just 12 runs short. However, his performance was such that fans once again reiterated his status as the best batter of this generation. As there remain those who think otherwise, retired Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir silenced all those comparing Kohli to other top stars of this era.
Sri Lanka eye Champions Trophy qualification after mauling by India
BENGALURU : Sri Lanka will aim to put the disappointment of their World Cup hammering by India behind them and focus on finishing as high as possible in the table to secure a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, assistant coach Naveed Nawaz said.
2026 WCQ: ‘Don’t show Super Eagles respect’ ex-Zimbabwe coach charges players
Players of Nigeria pose for a team photo during the friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 17, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo: AFP)