Soccer-Dutch name preliminary World Cup squad list
AMSTERDAM : Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal on Friday sprung some surprises as he named a 39-man preliminary squad for the World Cup in Qatar next month.
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West Indies Captain Nicholas Pooran Reacts After Shock T20 World Cup Exit
West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran expressed his disappointment and mentioned that the team has let down its fans after his team's exit at the T20 World Cup on Friday following a crushing defeat to Ireland. The captain also cited his batting failure at the World Cup and was absolutely disappointed about the West Indies exit. "We have disappointed our fans and ourselves. It's definitely hurting. I have disappointed my guys with the way I performed," said Pooran after the match.
Ireland to face Australia and England in T20 World Cup Super 12s
Zimbabwe's defeat of Scotland in the T20 World Cup means they edge out Ireland to top Group B, with Andy Balbirnie's side advancing to face Sri Lanka, England, Afghanistan, Australia and New Zealand in the Super 12s.
Morocco midfielder Louza's World Cup dream over
Louza, 23, who has ten caps, broke his left ankle playing for his English Championship side Watford on Wednesday, Regragui told Moroccan radio. The former Nantes player confirmed the severity of his injury by posting a photo on social media of himself being carried off during the 3-0 defeat at Millwall.
Zimbabwe beat Scotland to make Twenty20 World Cup Super 12
Zimbabwe stormed into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup for the first time Friday at the expense of Scotland, beating them by five wickets with skipper Craig Ervine hitting a half-century.
Proteas set for African derby after Zimbabwe complete fairy-tale, qualify for World Cup
The Proteas will play Zimbabwe in the first match of their T20 World Cup campaign in Hobart on Monday.
Sporting figures call for Iran World Cup ban
LONDON: A group of prominent Iranian sporting figures has urged FIFA to ban Iran from taking part in the 2022 World Cup.
