Ireland lock Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash
Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to a start in Ireland’s crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland.
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Injured Messi named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina captain Lionel Messi was named on Thursday in the squad for the next two World Cup qualifiers despite an injury that has kept him out of action for his U.S. team Inter Miami.
Ravichandran Ashwin Trains Intensely At Nets Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Match vs Australia
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session in Chennai, ahead of World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia. Ashwin could be included as the third spinner behind Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav against the Aussies ahead of pacer Shardul Thakur considering a possibly gripping pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, and his hold over veterans David Warner and Steve Smith. Ashwin, who takes the ball away from the left-handers with his off-breaks, has had the measure of Warner in the past, dismissing him 11 times in the Tests.
England thrashed by New Zealand in Cricket World Cup opener
England’s World Cup defence began with a punishing nine-wicket defeat in Ahmedabad as New Zealand helped themselves to a slice of revenge four years in the making.
SABC dodges World Cup blackout bullet (again), this time for the Cricket World Cup
The SABC has once again narrowly avoided the possibility of a complete blackout of a national team involved in a World Cup, this time the Proteas in cricket's quadrennial showpiece in India. This is after the national broadcaster came to yet another 11th-hour agreement with pay channel Multichoice for the rights to broadcast the tournament on Thursday.
Pakistan ready to embrace high-risk approach at World Cup, says Arthur
Pakistan will embrace the ultra aggressive approach that has worked wonders for some of their World Cup rivals and add their own touch to it, men's team director Mickey Arthur said on Thursday without elaborating on what that would be.
Moroccans 'honoured' to co-host soccer 2030 World Cup
RABAT : Moroccans welcomed on Thursday the announcement that their country would co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, after years of failed attempts.
SAFF: Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup 'is what dreams are made of for all generations'
Hosting the 2034 World Cup will be Saudi Arabia’s “invitation to the world to witness its development experience, welcoming society, culture and heritage and become part of its history”, said the president of the kingdom’s football association.