Lowry and McIlroy fine-tuning their game ahead of Ryder Cup
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both looking for a big final round at the BMW PGA Championship, as thoughts begin to turn to next week's Ryder Cup.
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India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Rain Threat Looms, Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo
India take on Sri Lanka in Sunday's Asia Cup final, a crucial momentum-builder heading into next month's ODI World Cup. Both teams have 13 Asian titles between them, with India winning on seven occasions. India kicked off their campaign with a washed-out match in Pallekele against Pakistan, before beating Nepal to qualify for the Super 4 stage. India then defeated both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, before being stunned by Bangladesh on Friday, in the absence of rested stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, among others.
Wales beat brave Portugal 28-8 in compelling World Cup clash
NICE, France : Wales withstood a superb display of endeavour from Portugal to claim an entertaining 28-8 victory in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday, as Taulupe Faletau's try with the last play of the game earned a vital bonus point.
Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals: Sligo knock out Bohs
Sligo Rovers are into the semi-final of the Sports Direct FAI Cup after a stirring 1-0 defeat of Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
Ex-Wallaby Leali'fano guides Samoa past Chile at Rugby World Cup
Former Australia fly-half Christian Leali'ifano kicked 16 points as Samoa beat Chile 43-10 to start their Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point win.
BCCI Confirms Washington Sundar Replaces Injured Axar Patel In India's Squad Ahead Of Asia Cup Final
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday confirmed allrounder Washington Sundar as the replacement for injured Axar Patel ahead of the Asia Cup final. Axar got ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain which he sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. BCCI released an official statement to announce the replacement which read, "Axar Patel has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. The Men's Selection Committee has named Washington Sundar as a replacement. The all-rounder arrived in Colombo this evening and has joined the squad."
"Bad Shot To Get Out": Yuvraj Singh's 'Reminder' For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has paised star batter Shubman Gill for the latter's knock of 121 against Bangladesh in the Super 4 game of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. However, he also pointed out that the shot to which Gill got out was a "bad" one. After getting hit for a six, Bangladesh spinner Mahedi Hasan tossed the ball up and away from Gill. The batter chased the ball and played a lofted shot on it, however, he failed to clear the long-off fielder.
Indian Team Management Holds Brief Meeting With Skipper Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup Final: Report
Ahead of the Asia Cup final clash against Sri Lanka, the Indian team management on Saturday held a brief meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the team hotel. This unofficial meeting began with head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikarm Rathore. Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma joined the meeting later which lasted for almost 3 hours. The meeting was likely held to discuss the squads for the upcoming Australia series and the Asia Cup final planning.