Former Springbok World Cup winner Strydom dies in car accident
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
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"Not Over Until...": Shubman Gill's War Cry, Though It 'Still Hurts' After Cricket World Cup Final Loss
The dream that the Indian cricket team and its billion-plus supporters saw ended on Sunday. In the Cricket World Cup final, Indian cricket team was the favourites after an all-win record coming into the title clash against Australia. There were practically no chinks in India's armour and against Australia, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was primed to take revenge of the loss to Australia in the 2003 World Cup final. However, what happened was that the Australian brilliance again came to the fore when it mattered the most.
Mohammed Shami's Mother Hospitalised During Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Report
Mohammed Shami's mother, Anum Ara, was taken to a hospital near Sahashpur village in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh after she fell ill during the Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia on Sunday, according to a report by Times of India. The report claimed that she complained of nervousness and fever during the match and Shami's relatives took him to the local hospital for a checkup. She was later transferred to another health centre after the initial treatment and the report added that her condition is now stable. "She was admitted to the hospital due to fever and nervousness. Now, her condition is normal." Shami's cousin Dr Mumtaz told The Times of India.
Watch: Pat Cummins Goes On Sabarmati River Cruise, Poses With World Cup Trophy
Pat Cummins celebrated Australia's record sixth World Cup title by posing with the trophy on a Sabarmati river cruise boat in Ahmedabad. The celebrations have kicked off for the Australian team after they overcame the unbeaten Indian side and claimed a six-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Cummins-led Australian team celebrated their triumph with a ride on a Sabarmati river cruise on Monday. Cummins posed with the World Cup trophy capturing the essence of the victory as well as capturing the peaceful yet vibrant environment.
Australia winning Cricket World Cup in India is the pinnacle, says Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to Sunday's World Cup triumph over hosts India was the "pinnacle in cricket".
India Seek Inspiration From 2019 Stalemate Against Qatar In 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
India will take inspiration from their famous goal-less draw against Asian champions Qatar four years ago when they face the same opponents in a 2026 FIFA World Cup second round qualifiers match in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Their confidence boosted after the 1-0 away win against Kuwait on November 16, India will hope to give a tough fight to Qatar, though the fancied visiting side will start as firm favourites. India had surprised the football fraternity when they soaked up waves of attacks to hold Qatar 0-0 on September 10, 2019 in their 2022 World Cup second round qualifiers in Doha. Qatar were then in red-hot form, having won the Asia Cup title in early 2019.
"Deserves A Lot Of Credit": Tim Paine Lavishes Praise On Pat Cummins' Captaincy In World Cup Triumph
Australia's former Test skipper Tim Paine has praised Pat Cummins for his exemplary leadership and performance with the ball after their triumphant World Cup campaign in India. Cummins led from the front and finished with impressive figures of 2/34 from his 10 overs, picking up the crucial wickets of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to restrict India to a modest 240. His bold decision to bowl first after winning the toss was hailed by many. Australia then rode on Travis Head (137) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 not out)'s 192-run fourth-wicket stand to beat India by six wickets and lift the coveted trophy for a record-extending sixth time.
Pat Cummins Says Leading Australia To World Cup Title 'Pinnacle In Cricket'
Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to World Cup title glory was the "pinnacle in cricket" after his side dashed the dreams of tournament hosts India with a six-wicket win in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The final was a personal triumph for Cummins, whose decision to field first was vindicated as India -- the only previously unbeaten team at the tournament after a run of 10 straight wins -- were held to a modest 240 all out. "That's huge, that's the pinnacle in cricket, winning a World Cup, especially here in India, in front of a crowd like this," he said.