Canada opens women's sitting volleyball World Cup with win over Brazil
Canada opened the 2023 WPV Sitting Volleyball World Cup with a victory over Brazil on Monday in Cairo.
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Suarez returns to Uruguay squad for Argentina World Cup qualifier clash
MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay’s record goalscorer Luis Suarez on Monday received his first call-up under new coach Marcelo Bielsa who named the 36-year-old in his squad to face Argentina this week in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Hosts India Braced For 'Pressure' World Cup Semi-Final Against New Zealand
India may be the outstanding team at the Cricket World Cup but New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has insisted both sides will "start from zero again" when they meet in Wednesday's semi-final in Mumbai. Tournament hosts India head into the knockout match having won all nine of their group game, with star man Virat Kohli the event's leading batsman with 594 runs and captain Rohit Sharma not far behind on 503. Meanwhile, India boast a formidable fast-bowling line-up in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami.
Cricket World Cup - "Ye Jaadugari Hai": Ex Pakistan Board Chief On "Suspicious Balls" Accusation Against India
India's dominance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 has been such that some retired cricketers have been left scratching their heads, wondering how Rohit Sharma's men have done so well, both with the bat and the ball. Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza has even accused the Indian team of cheating, suggesting the home team has been using different balls when they bowl, in comparison to when they bat. Responding to such accusations, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lauded the Indian team, saying India's dominance with both the bat and the ball is "jaadugari (magic)".
India vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And Other Players To Watch Out For
India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, on November 15. The knock-out contest will begin at 02:00 PM IST. Team India enters the upcoming match with an impeccable record in the group stage, having emerged victorious in all nine of their league matches. On the other hand, New Zealand secured a spot in the last four by winning five out of their nine matches, overcoming a challenging four-match losing streak.
Shubman Gill's 'Kicks' Scare Virat Kohli During Cricket World Cup Practice. Reaction Is Viral - Watch
The camaraderie between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli is quite well known with the two Indian cricket team stars sharing several light hearted moments on the field. One such incident happened during India's practice session ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Netherlands. Gill was doing jumping kicks to warm up but he ended up doing it very close to Kohli. The veteran batter, who was walking with his bat in his hand, was startled by the sudden movement but he found it funny and even threatened to jokingly hit Gill with his bat. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
'Huge turnaround': Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO sees future success for BJK Cup champions
When Michael Downey was settling into his new job as Tennis Canada chief executive officer in the mid-2000s, he helped guide a leadership group that set sky-high goals for the program.
Record FAI Cup final attendance a 'barometer' for the LOI - Graham Gartland
The record attendance and raucous atmosphere at Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final shows the potential for growth within Irish domestic football, according to three-time former cup winner Graham Gartland.