How will Fifa's new semi-automated offside technology work at the Qatar World Cup?
In July football's governing body Fifa announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup
The United Arab Emirates won their first-ever game at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday to upset Namibia by seven runs and send the Netherlands into the Super 12 stage of the tournament.
Shaheen Afridi and Lockie Ferguson lead five bowlers who can spell doom for batters at T20 World Cup
The famous punch line “Pace is Pace Yaar” was born after Wahab's over and its loose English translation would mean real pace is the real deal. As we move towards the main round of T20 World Cup at the business end of the Australian winter, pace will rule the roost; although on slightly slower tracks, fuller lengths will be equally important. While spinners are expected to play a key role on the Australian tracks despite the soggy weather, those with scary pace will provide an x-factor as there would still be enough bounce. The PTI looks at five bowlers, who have the ability to make a difference for their respective teams. With no Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian line-up, the ‘Men In Blue' are missing a trick.
'India have everything they need to win Hockey World Cup once again'
India are set to host the men's hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year. "The Indian team has drastically improved over the past couple of decades ...Today, the Indian team is beating all top teams and giving them a tough time. This team is well prepared and extremely confident about their skills," Cornelius told Hockey India's Flashback Series - World Cup Special. "Hockey has come along in a very good way in India. I have to appreciate the players and the Coaches who have trained them. Today, these young players have courage and determination to win." Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists India, who are currently world No. 5 in the FIH rankings, are clubbed alongside England (6), Spain (8) and World Cup debutants Wales (16) in pool D.
Cameron Green replaces injured reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in Australia's T20 World Cup squad
The 27-year-old Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf when his six-iron snapped and cut his hand open at the New South Wales Club in La Perouse. "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 has approved Cameron Green as a replacement for Josh Inglis in the Australia squad," ICC said in a statement.
Rugby-World Cup quarter-final spots up for grabs in final round of pool stage
(Reuters) - England, New Zealand and Canada are already assured of quarter-final spots at the women's Rugby World Cup, leaving five remaining berths up for grabs in the final round of pool matches this weekend.
Cricket-Green replaces Inglis in Australia's World Cup squad
MELBOURNE -All-rounder Cameron Green replaced Josh Inglis in the Australia squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday after the wicketkeeper-batsman was ruled out with a cut to his right hand following a golfing mishap.
Namibia vs UAE, T20 World Cup, Group A Match Live Score: Bernard Scholtz Strikes, UAE One Down After Slow Start vs Namibia
NAM vs UAE, T20 World Cup Live Updates:UAE lost opener Vriitya Aravind as Bernard Scholtz struck in the 9th over of the innings on Thursday. UAE got off to a slow start vs Namibia with openers Muhammad Waseem and Aravind taking their time at the middle. Earlier, UAE skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first vs Namibia in the final Group A match in the first round of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Simonds Stadium, Geelong on Thursday. If Namibia manage to beat UAE, they will enter the Super 12s. UAE, on the other hand, don't stand a chance to advance to the next stage but they must be looking to end their campaign on a winning note. (LIVE SCORECARD)