Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after fans brawl in stands
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Ruslan Sorochinsky and Anastasia Kostiukova win Ukrainian Squash Cup 2023
On November 18-19, the national squash competition "Ukrainian Squash Cup 2023" took place on the courts of the capital's Sport Life fitness club in Teremky.
Mohammed Siraj "Got Marginalised': Ex-India Star Finds Flaw In Cricket World Cup Final Strategy vs Australia
Where did the Indian cricket team got wrong in the Cricket World Cup final against Australia? As the nation comes to terms with the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team falling short at the final hurdle, that is the question that is on everyone's mind. India had everything going their way in the Cricket World Cup. They had the top-scoring batter in Virat Kohli and they had the top wicket-taker in Mohammed Shami. All members of the Indian cricket team bowling line-up were among wickets while the batters were in brilliant touch.
No Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant Returns! Ex-India Star's Early Picks For T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
Former Indian cricket team fast bowler S Sreesanth made an early prediction about the possible squad for T20 World Cup 2024 and it had a major exclusion. While almost all the players from the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad was included in his prediction, the two exclusions were Ravichandran Ashwin and opener Shubman Gill. Instead, Sreesanth included youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal as an explosive opening batter in the team. Sreesanth also said that there is a chance Rohit Sharma may not play the tournament but if he plays, he will captain the side. The other option will be for Hardik Pandya to be captain.
Watch: Pat Cummins Reaches Australia After World Cup 2023 Triumph, Reception Leaves Fans Bemused
The victorious Australian cricket team reached home after an exemplary Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign in India. Pat Cummins' men defeated hosts India in the final in a convincing manner to clinch the ODI World Cup title for the 6th time in their career. On Wednesday morning, Cummins and the other members of the team reached home but the lack of reception for the ODI world champions left social media bemused. Sharing the visuals that have surfaced on social media, fans wondered why Australian cricketers didn't receive the heroes' welcome they deserved.
'Was Unconscious, Doctors Said Forget Playing...': Mohammed Shami On Struggles Post 2015 World Cup
Indian cricket team's dream run at the Cricket World Cup came to a heart-breaking end as they lost to Australia by six wickets in the final on Sunday. After India had set Australia a 241-run target, India needed a fiery start. And Mohammed Shami provided them just that by claiming the wicket of David Warner on his very first ball. But despite this promising beginning, India couldn't seize the moment. Emerging as the most successful bowler in the Cricket World Cup with 24 wickets from eight games, including three impressive fifers, Shami's journey since 2015 has been nothing short of a movie script.
"Being Too Greedy?": Sunil Gavaskar Questions Rohit Sharma's World Cup Final Approach
It just wasn't meant to be! Despite going on a run of 10 wins on the bounce, the Indian team returned empty-handed from the Cricket World Cup 2023 final, losing the summit clash to Australia by 6 wickets. India captain Rohit Sharma gave the team a flying start at the top of the batting order with another quick-fire knock. But, India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned his approach, asking if the skipper was being 'too greedy', having been dismissed on the final ball of the first powerplay while trying to take on Glenn Maxwell.
Watch: Lionel Messi Stunned As Police Hit Argentina Fans With Sticks In World Cup Qualifier vs Brazil
World Champions Argentina edged out rivals Brazil 1-0 in an ill-tempered World Cup qualifier at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The kick-off of was delayed by around 30 minutes on Tuesday after clashes between Brazil and Argentina supporters. The much-anticipated clash between South American football's two superpowers was due to kick off at 9.30pm local time (00:30 GMT Wednesday) but was held up after disturbances in the stands. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez tried to jump into the seating area at one stage to confront a baton-wielding Brazilian police officer.