Hosts Ivory Coast have high hopes as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
Ivory Coast have been African champions twice before, most recently in 2015 with a team captained by Yaya Toure, and are hoping to thrive under the pressure of playing at home.
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Asian Cup, India vs Australia: Igor Stimac Warns Team 'Storm Is Coming'
India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener. Graham Arnold's imposing side are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances. "It's going to be a very difficult match for us because we all know the strength of Australia," Stimac said on Friday in Doha.
"Gandhiji Aap Kaise Ho?" Ravichandran Ashwin's Reply On Post Suggesting His T20 World Cup Selection Is Viral
Ravichandran Ashwin, apart from being the master spinner that he is, has always been one of the wittiest Indian cricket team players. He regularly hosts YouTube Live and videos where he discusses all things cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin has been named in the first two Tests against England. With 490 wickets in 95 Test matches, the second-highest wicket-taker among active spinners after Nathan Lyon (509 wickets). However, with India facing England in a five-match series starting later this month, Ashwin has a good chance to surpass Lyon. He needs only 10 more wickets to be the second Indian after the great Anil Kumble to take 500 or more Test wickets. He is currently enjoying a break before the Test series against England.
Hosts Qatar Ease Past Lebanon To Open AFC Asian Cup
Defending champions and hosts Qatar got their Asian Cup campaign off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament's opening game on Friday. Akram Afif rifled in a shot on the stroke of half-time to put the 2022 World Cup hosts ahead, before Almoez Ali doubled their lead after the break and Afif bagged a late third. Over 80,000 fans initially packed into the Lusail Stadium, where a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina beat France on penalties in the World Cup final 13 months ago.
Akram Afif hands Qatar the perfect start at Asian Cup 2023
Hosts Qatar got their title defence off to a perfect start as they won the opening game of the 2023 Asian Cup in Doha, defeating Lebanon 3-0.
Ospreys brush aside Perpignan to advance into the last 16 of the Challenge Cup
The Ospreys comfortably beat Perpignan 25-3 to secure their place in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.
GAA round-up: Youthful Galway pip Leitrim, Longford into O'Byrne Cup final
Galway 2-18 Leitrim 1-17
Investec Champions Cup Round 3: All you need to know
After the Interpros dominated the Irish rugby landscape over Christmas and New Year's Day, it's now time for the Investec Champions Cup to take over as we turn towards the Six Nations.