Right-back Hernandez injury adds to France World Cup worries
Bayern Munich right-back Lucas Hernandez will be absent for "several weeks" with a groin injury, the club said on Wednesday, adding to French concerns with the World Cup two months away.
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England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup
England have added former Australia batsman Michael Hussey and the ex-bowling coach David Saker to their backroom staff for the Twenty20 World Cup, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
Robin Uthappa, 2007 T20 World Cup Winner, Retires From All Forms Of Indian Cricket
Former India and Karnataka batter Robin Uthappa, who was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. He made the announcement on his Twitter handle. "It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you all," Uthappa tweeted.
Jeanfield Swifts send out rallying call and hope bumper crowd can inspire Scottish Cup success against Brechin
Jeanfield Swifts secretary Scott Cummings has sent out the rallying call to the people of Perth ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Cup crunch.
Cabinet nod for signing of guarantees for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The approval of the Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came after the re-constitution of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which was banned by FIFA briefly last month citing “third party influence”. India is hosting the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai, Goa and Bhubaneswar from October 11 to October 17 this year.
Where 17 Man City players stand as Qatar World Cup edges closer
The first-ever winter World Cup is a little over two months away.
Bangladesh axe Mahmudullah Riyad from T20 World Cup squad
This month's disappointing Asia Cup campaign highlighted the team's 20-over woes, with Bangladesh turfed out in the group stage after losing to Afghanistan and eventual winners Sri Lanka. Mahmudullah's inclusion was under a cloud after a lacklustre 151 runs across his eight match appearances in 2022. Indian cricketer Sridharan Sriram, appointed last month as the team's T20 consultant, said it was time for the team to think of its future beyond the 36-year-old.
Irfan Pathan Suggests India Playing XI For T20 World Cup Opener Against Pakistan, Omits Young Star
After the BCCI selectors announced a 15-member squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup, all eyes are on the potential playing XI when the Indian cricket team starts its campaign against Pakistan on October 23. With the Indian squad bearing a tried and tested look, all the named players have enough experience on their side. So, picking a perfect XI might be a difficult job for the team management. Former Indian cricket team player Irfan Pathan has given his take on the ideal playing XI and has omitted wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant from it.