Australia look to Singapore-born cricketer Tim David in T20 World Cup defence
SYDNEY: Australia are banking on a rookie power-hitter born in Singapore to help them defend the Twenty20 World Cup on home turf later this month.
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Boucher's iffy ODI reign leaves Proteas with World Cup mountain to climb
Mark Boucher has coached his final ODI for South Africa.
Mexico tells fans not to bring iconic 'Lucha Libre' masks to World Cup
MEXICO CITY: Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colourful 'Lucha Libre' wrestling masks at World Cup matches in Qatar to comply with local rules.
Soccer-Mexico tells fans not to bring iconic 'Lucha Libre' masks to World Cup
MEXICO CITY : Mexico fans have been advised by their government not to wear their colourful 'Lucha Libre' wrestling masks at World Cup matches in Qatar to comply with local rules.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: India get 0-8 hammering from USA
Reality bit the Indian team as it was toyed by a far more technically superior USA who were 4-0 up by the half-hour mark and 5-0 ahead at half time. As it happened: India vs USA | Point TableUSA pumped in three more goals in the second session to hand a humiliating defeat to the Indians before a sizable home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. Melina Rebimbas scored a brace (9th and 31st minute) while Charlotte Kohler (15th), Onyeka Gamero (23rd), Gisele Thompson (39th), Ella Emri (51st), Taylor Suarez (59th) and captain Mia Bhuta (62nd) struck a goal each for the Concacaf champions. India head coach Thomas Dennerby had said before the match that her side would be difficult to score against, having prepared well since February but his players were completely clueless and lost the plot on the day. The country's first match in a women's world cup turned out to be a nightmare.
"World Cup Is...": Kuldeep Yadav Wants To Focus On 'Process' After 4-For vs South Africa
India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav would like to focus on his upcoming assignments rather than think about the ODI World Cup which is still a year away. Kuldeep (4/18) ran through the South African middle-order in the third ODI as India cantered home by seven wickets. "The World Cup is far away. I am not thinking about it. I have become very practical now with things. I focus on the series I play. I have become experienced now, so I have an idea how to bowl. My aim is to perform well in every series," Kuldeep said at the post-match press conference after India's seven-wicket win.
India Lose 0-8 To USA In Their FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup Opener
India were overwhelmed by a formidable USA in their opening match of the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup as they suffered a 0-8 thrashing in a lop-sided Group A match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Reality bit the Indian team as it was toyed by a far more technically superior USA who were 4-0 up by the half-hour mark and 5-0 ahead at half time. USA pumped in three more goals in the second session to hand a humiliating defeat on the Indians before a sizeable home crowd at the Kalinga Stadium. Melina Rebimbas scored a brace (9th and 31st minute) while Charlotte Kohler (15th), Onyeka Gamero (23rd), Gisele Thompson (39th), Ella Emri (51st), Taylor Suarez (59th) and captain Mia Bhuta (62nd) struck a goal each for the Concacaf champions.
India vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Highlights: USA Win 8-0
India vs USA, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Highlights: India began their FIFA Women's Under-17 World Cup campaign on a losing note as they went down 8-0 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts and they are one of the three debutants in the tournament along with fellow Group A side Morocco and Tanzania (Group D).