'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
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'Ashwin Must Be Proud': Internet Reacts To Viral Non-Striker Run-Out At Under-19 World Cup
A runout at non-striker's end stole the show in the New Zealand vs Afghanistan low-scoring thriller at Buffalo Park in East London on Tuesday. It was a Group D match of the ongoing U19 World Cup in South Africa. Afghanistan spinner Naseer Khan Maroofkhil ran out New Zealand's Ewald Schreuder as the latter was short of his crease at the non-striker's end. Before Naseer, a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, could release the delivery out of his hand, Schreuder was out of his crease. Naseer was quick to clip off the bails in time by stopping mid-way during his bowling. Batter Schreuder was visibly unhappy with the dismissal.
Nepal vs Pakistan U19 World Cup 2024 Live Cricket Score And Updates: Pakistan Eye Breakthrough After Nepals Steady Start
Pakistan vs Nepal U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score And Updates: Pakistan bowlers are having a tricky time after a steady start by Nepal batters. In this clash of David vs Goliath, Nepal openers have made a steady start. Pakistan are eyeing their first wicket. Pakistan won their opening clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, and will aim to continue the momentum in their second match of the Group D at the Mangoung Oval. Pakistan secured a thumping victory by 181 runs against Afghanistan in their first match, and hence, start this contest as the outright favourites. Nepal, on the other hand, suffered a 64-run loss against New Zealand in their opening clash. (LIVE Scorecard)
West Indies vs Scotland U19 World Cup 2024: Live Cricket Score And Updates
WI vs SCO Live, U-19 World Cup: After defeats in their respective opening matches, Scotland and West Indies aim to bounce back as they take on each other in an U-19 World Cup Group B match in Potchefstroom. While Scotland were blown away against England in their last match, West Indies went down fighting to hosts South Africa. (Live Scorecard)
Sri Lanka vs Namibia U19 World Cup 2024: Live Cricket Score And Updates
SL vs NAM, U-19 World Cup Live: Sri Lanka take on minnows Namibia in an U-19 World Cup Group C match in Kimberley. Both teams had contrary outings in their respective opening matches, as Sri Lanka edged out Zimbabwe in a rain-hit encounter, while Namibia lost to Australia in their first match. Sri Lanka are second in the points table, while Namibia occupy the bottom spot in Group C. (Live Scorecard)
Late Al Ghassani goal takes UAE into Asian Cup knockouts despite defeat against Iran
The UAE not much so marched into the Asian Cup knockouts as placed both feet gently across the threshold, but for now, it will matter little how they got there.
Egypt fans turn on Mohamed Salah over decision to leave Africa Cup of Nations squad
Mohamed Salah’s decision to leave the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast to undergo treatment on his hamstring injury in the UK has kicked off a storm back in Egypt.
Palestine 'Fulfil Promise' After Historic Asian Cup Win
Palestine's captain said his team had fulfilled "a promise to the Palestinian people" after reaching the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday. The 3-0 victory over Hong Kong was also their first win in the history of the competition and enough to squeeze into the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams. Oday Dabbagh was the hero in Doha with two goals and at the final whistle Palestine's players and staff celebrated on the pitch, hugging and waving flags.