Donald: Ryder Cup team inspired by Solheim Cup fightback
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald believes his team will take inspiration from the brilliant fightback which saw Europe retain the Solheim Cup on Sunday.
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Pakistan's Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match In Hyderabad To Be Played Behind Closed Doors - Here's Why
The Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up game between Pakistan and New Zealand on September 29 will be played behind closed doors due to the advice of local security agencies in Hyderabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday that the game coincides with a local festival and the security agencies were not sure about the preparations. The press release by BCCI also stated that the fans who have already booked their tickets for the game will be refunded due to the cancellation.
Pakistan complain to ICC over World Cup visa problems
The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed concerns to the International Cricket Council over a delay in the issuing of its visas for next month's World Cup in India and “inequitable treatment”.
Visas issued for Pakistan team for World Cup in India
NEW DELHI : Visas have been issued for the Pakistan team for their participation in the 50-overs World Cup in India, the governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday, following complaints of a delay in the process.
SPL clubs clean sweep lower league opponents in King’s Cup
Saudi Pro League clubs displayed their dominance over lower tier opposition as Al-Ettifaq, Al-Shabab, Al-Taawoun and Al-Hazm progressed from the King Cup’s round of 32 on Sunday night.
Cricket World Cup 2023: No Visa For Pakistan Yet, PCB Writes To ICC - Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday raised serious concerns with the ICC over the delay in national team's travel to India for the Cricket World Cup due to visa issues and claimed the anxious wait has already impacted its preparation for the 50-over showpiece. The PCB wrote to the ICC as it continues to wait for visa clearance from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Pakistan were supposed to have a two-day team bonding session in Dubai before their scheduled arrival in Hyderabad on September 27 but it has been cancelled with uncertainty over Indian visa. The Babar Azam-led side plays two warm-up games and as many World Cup matches in Hyderabad starting with the practice fixture against New Zealand on September 29.
Kumar Dharmasena, Nitin Menon To Serve As On-field Umpires In Cricket World Cup 2023 Opener
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Monday that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will serve as on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener between England and New Zealand, which will take place on October 5 this year in Ahmedabad. "Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand," said a statement from ICC. The group stage clash, a repeat of the unforgettable final four years ago, will see Dharmasena and Menon joined by TV umpire Paul Wilson, fourth umpire Shahid Saikat and match referee Javagal Srinath.
Gregor Townsend thinks standard of officiating at World Cup needs to improve
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insisted the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga’s Afusipa Taumoepeau for a high tackle that forced his captain Jamie Ritchie off and ruled him out of the next match against Romania.