Ireland defeat El Salvador to secure Davis Cup playoff place
Ireland defeated El Salvador 4-1 in Sonsonate over the weekend to book their place in the Davis Cup World Group 1 playoffs in February 2024.
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Travis Head To Miss First Half Of World Cup, Marnus Labuschagne Back in Australia's Plans
A fracture in the left hand has ruled out Australia batter Travis Head from the first half of the World Cup in India with his participation in the rest of the tournament also uncertain, leaving the door open for the inclusion of in-form Marnus Labuschagne. The opener was struck on the left glove by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the fourth ODI against South Africa last week. Head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that Head, who will miss the three-match ODI series against India beginning on Friday, doesn't require surgery but the Australian selectors need to deliberate on the risk of "carrying" him in the World Cup squad.
Rugby World Cup: Fiji beat Australia for the first time in 69 years
Fiji produced a superb performance to stun Australia 22-15 in their Rugby World Cup clash in Saint-Etienne on Sunday
Ravichandran Ashwin For World Cup? Rohit Sharma's 'In The Line' Reply Sends Cricket World Into Frenzy
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is in the scheme of things for the World Cup, following Axar Patel's injury. Axar suffered a left quadriceps strain during India's Asia Cup Super 4 game against Bangladesh last week. Washington Sundar replaced Axar in the squad, and was shipped straight into the playing XI for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Rohit revealed he has been in constant touch with Ashwin, and the veteran spin-bowling all-rounder is in the loop as far as India's World Cup squad is concerned.
Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala Uncertain For World Cup, To Undergo Fitness Test This Week
South African fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala's availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India will be determined this week following a fitness test. The duo was named in South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the World Cup, but played only one game each in the just-concluded five-match ODI series against Australia. While Nortje has sustained a lower-back injury, Magala is nursing a left-knee problem. South Africa is set to leave for India on September 23 and final call on the duo's availability will be taken before the journey.
Folkestone Invicta joint-manager Micheal Everitt says the FA are putting unnecessary pressure on referees following 2-2 FA Cup draw at Margate
Folkestone joint-boss Micheal Everitt claims the FA are making life difficult for players and officials with constant rule-changing.
Welling United manager Danny Bloor on midfielder Antony Papadopoulos’ hat-trick and their 3-2 FA Cup win at Dartford
Manager Danny Bloor has challenged Welling hat-trick hero Antony Papadopoulos to deliver the goods in front of goal more consistently.
Watch: Rohit Sharma-Led Team India Arrive In Mumbai After Historic Asia Cup Victory
Team India returned home following their eighth Asia Cup title win after beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final at Colombo on Sunday. After speedster Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell decimated Sri Lanka, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's flawless fifty-run partnership helped India win the Asia Cup for the eighth time. Having finished the match in less than three hours, the players returned to India early Monday morning. Now they will have some time to rest before they go for their final assignment before the ICC Cricket World Cup in October, which is a three ODI series against Australia from September 22 onwards at home.