Third place at Rugby World Cup proves England progress - Borthwick
Steve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place.
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A closer look at Ireland’s World Cup campaign and what the future might hold
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup adventure ended in a familiar quarter-final exit.
"Jai Shree Hanuman": Keshav Maharaj's Post After Win Over Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023 Wins Internet
South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj took to social media to share a very special message following a thrilling victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Maharaj stitched together a crucial last-wicket partnership with Tabraiz Shamsi and ended up hitting the winning runs against Mohammad Nawaz. The match went down to the wire as South Africa lost wickets in a heap after a solid start but Maharaj kept his calm to clinch the win. "In God I Trust what a special result by the boys, awesome to see the performances from shamsi90 & aidenmarkram Jai Shree Hanuman," he posted on Instagram.
"Going To Blame Everybody": Pakistan Coach's "Witch-Hunt" Warning Amid Cricket World Cup Backlash
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur warned against a "witch-hunt" after their World Cup dream suffered a likely fatal blow on Friday. Pakistan slipped to a one-wicket loss at the hands of South Africa, their fourth defeat in six games in India. Pakistan, who were ranked as the world's top ODI team last month, won their first two games of the tournament. However, they then slumped to defeats against arch-rivals India, Australia and Afghanistan before going down to the Proteas on Friday. They will have to win their remaining three matches and hope other results go their way if they are to sneak into the semi-finals.
India vs England, Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma And Other Players To Watch Out For
India square off against England in Match 29 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India, on October 29. The contest will commence at 02:00 PM IST. India are on a five-match unbeaten run and will look to make it six in a row and inch closer to sealing a berth in the semi-finals on Sunday. Reigning champions England, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare of a campaign and are languishing at the ninth spot of the points table. They face a must-win situation and need to regroup and deliver one of their best performances against a formidable Indian team to stay in contention for the knockouts.
Clash of heavyweights promises fitting end to World Cup in France
PARIS : Rugby’s two heavyweight powers New Zealand and South Africa compete in Saturday’s final at the Stade de France, in what should be a dramatic finale to a tournament that has offered seven weeks of thrills and spills.
All Blacks, Springboks vie for global supremacy in World Cup final
South Africa’s mythologised “bomb squad” will be unleashed once again in their World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday. The squad, made up of specifically selected replacements, earned its moniker because of its ability to change the game’s trajectory or strengthen the Springboks’ grip on their opponents.
Argentina face tough challenge to get back to World Cup heights
PARIS : Argentina finished the Rugby World Cup the way they started it, with a defeat against England, who took the bronze medal and left the Pumas with a major task to get to that stage in the next edition of the competition.