Sexton: World Cup record not weighing down Ireland
Johnny Sexton says Ireland are not carrying "much baggage" from previous World Cup exits ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with New Zealand.
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Mack Hansen fit enough to start World Cup quarter-final vs New Zealand
Winger Mack Hansen has been deemed fit enough to start Ireland's crunch quarter-final clash with New Zealand on Saturday evening.
Watch: Virat Kohli Fumes After Missed Run-Out Chance Involving Naveen-ul-Haq During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game
The face-off between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq was one of the biggest stories during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan on Wednesday. The two cricketers were involved in an on-field spat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and this was the first time after the incident that the two players were facing each other. When Naveen came out to bat, he was welcomed with jeers from the crowd as they chanted Kohli's name. Naveen played the second delivery he faced towards fine-leg where Kohli was positioned. The India star was on to it in a flash and although he was able to complete a sharp throw, KL Rahul failed to collect it in time as Naveen completed the two runs.
Asked If KL Rahul Will Be India's New No. 4 At Cricket World Cup, India Coach's Straight Reply
Ahead of the clash against Afghanistan, India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that they have no plans to promote batter KL Rahul to the No.4 position as he is doing "so well at number 5." After registering a thumping win over Australia in their tournament opener, India will take on Afghanistan on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rahul has had an impressive last few weeks with his unbeaten 97 against Australia in the World Cup opener on Sunday while playing at No.5.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Dance Moves Steal The Show During Cricket World Cup 2023 Game Between India And Afghanistan
Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli is well known for his hilarious antics on the field and his dance moves have garnered a fanbase of their own. In the past few matches, Kohli has been caught on camera entertaining the crowd with his moves and they made a return once again during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday. In a video going viral on social media. Kohli could seen dancing near the boundary line as the crowd cheered him on. Users on X (formerly Twitter) were impressed with the moves and praised him for his entertaining antics.
World Cup in six countries at odds with FIFA's climate strategy - experts
FIFA's decision to hold the 2030 World Cup in six countries with fans flying to over 100 games will increase the tournament's carbon footprint and is at odds with the soccer governing body's climate commitments, experts have warned.
Australia's Stoinis in fray for World Cup clash with South Africa
LUCKNOW, India : Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has shaken off a hamstring problem and is available for their World Cup meeting with South Africa on his familiar hunting ground of Lucknow, captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday.
"Travelling To India To...": Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Announces Cricket World Cup Plans
PCB chief Zaka Ashraf will reach Ahmedabad on Thursday to watch his nation's marquee World Cup clash against India on Saturday after it was confirmed that Pakistani media personnel were given the go-ahead to submit their passports for procurement of visa to cover the global event. Around 60 Pakistani journalists have applied for visa and further delay could well mean that they will miss the coverage of marquee match.