IRFU reports strong finances ahead of expensive Rugby World Cup
The IRFU has reported a stronger than expected financial position with the release of its annual accounts.
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Pistol Shooter Anish Bhanwala Wins 25m Rapid Fire Bronze In World Cup Final
Young pistol shooter Anish Bhanwala on Friday won India's first ever medal in 25m rapid-fire pistol event in the ISSF World Cup Final as he bagged a bronze in the prestigious competition in Doha. The 21-year-old Anish shot 27 in the final to win the bronze. World championship bronze medallist Peter Florian of Germany took the gold with 35 hits while reigning world champion and double Olympic medallist Li Yuehong of China was second with 33 hits after eight series of five rapid-fire shots.
Popyrin fires Australia into 1-0 lead over Finland in Davis Cup semis
MALAGA, Spain : Australia's Alexei Popyrin outclassed Otto Virtanen 7-6(5) 6-2 to hand the 28-times Davis Cup champions a 1-0 lead over Finland in their semi-final on Friday.
Star Retorts With 'Facts' After David Warner's 'Need To Perform' Remark For India After Cricket World Cup Final
The war of words between former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif and David Warner fails to settle down. It all started with Mohammad Kaif calling India the "best team on paper" after the side's loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final. The winning team opener David Warner reacted strongly to it, saying "you need to perform when it matters." Now, Kaif has replied to it, saying that "it was Australia's day in final" and restating that India were "the tournament's best team".
"What We Didn't Understand...": 'Disappointed' Kapil Dev's Message To India After Cricket World Cup Loss
The disappointment of Indian cricket team's loss in the Cricket World Cup final still hurts the fans. More so, because the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was firing on all cylinders till the semi-finals. It had the best batter in the tournament in Virat Kohli, it also had the best bowler in the tournament in Mohammed Shami. Yet, when it mattered the most, Australia trumped India in the Cricket World Cup final on November 19 to break a billion hearts.
Novak Djokovic clashes with British fans after leading Serbia to Davis Cup win
Novak Djokovic told rowdy British fans to “shut up” after leading Serbia to a 2-0 victory in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga.
Ravichandran Ashwin 'Flabbergasted' As Australia Use IPL 'Experience' To Trump India In World Cup Final
Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed he was shell-shocked by Australia's decision to bowl first in the Cricket World Cup final on Sunday, but also praised Pat Cummins and selector George Bailey for reading the pitch at Ahmedabad perfectly. Australia outsmarted India on many fronts of the summit clash as they clinched their sixth World Cup final, beating the title favourites, who were on a 10-match winning spree, in the final played at the world's largest cricket stadium.
"During The World Cup, When I Wasn't Playing...": Ishan Kishan On Time In Sidelines, How It Changed Him
Spending time on the bench during the ODI World Cup meant numerous opportunities for Ishan Kishan to work on his game under expert coaches. He batted and batted at the nets, visualising about how to play certain bowlers in match situations. During the first T20 International against Australia here on Thursday, the 25-year-old India batter reaped the rewards of diligently doing all the homework a while back in the company of the country's best cricketers, including a couple of all-time greats.