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Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule Announced, India To Face Pakistan On This Date
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule was finally announced on Wednesday, by Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head. This time the tournament is being played in a hybrid model, after Shah declared last year that India would not be travelling to Pakistan for the event. The tournament will begin with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan, Pakistan, on August 30. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash will take place in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on September 2. India will face Nepal in the other group stage match on September 4 at the same venue.
Ireland's Barrett hoping for divine World Cup intervention as mass is moved
The faith of Irish fans may be tested when they take on Australia in their Women's World Cup opener on Thursday, but the prayers will have already been said in Amber Barrett's home town as the local priest moved mass to accommodate the kickoff time.
Al-Mneefah Cup to receive international G1 status
Riyadh: The $1 million Al-Mneefah Cup, one of two flagship Purebred Arabian races held at The Saudi Cup meeting, will be run as an international PA Group 1 for the first time in 2024, after being upgraded from PA Group 2 status by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing.
Watch: Harshit Rana's Gravity-Defying Catch vs Pakistan A Stuns Everyone During Emerging Asia Cup
With Rajvardhan Hangargekar's five-wicket haul, Pakistan 'A' bundled out at 205 against India in the ODI match of the ACC Emerging Cup in Colombo on Wednesday. Hangargekar took five wickets conceding 42. Manav Suthar also picked three wickets for 36. Riyan Parag and Nishant Sindhu took one wicket each. After losing the toss, India 'A' bowled tight lines to the Pakistan ‘A' batters. Hangargekar in the 4th over got the first breakthrough for India, dismissing Saim Ayub. Hangargekar then picked the wicket of Omair Yousuf in the same over.
IND A vs PAK A Live Score, Emerging Asia Cup 2023: Abhishek Sharma Departs For 20, India A 1 Down In Chase
IND vs PAK, Emerging Asia Cup Live: Mubasir Khan has provided Pakistan A with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Abhishek Sharma for 20. Sai Sudarshan has now been joined by Nikin Jose as India A dominate in the chase of 206.
Brazil Tweaks Work Hours For Women's World Cup
Brazil said Tuesday it will change civil servants' work schedules so they can watch the national team play in the women's World Cup -- a concession until now reserved for the men's top-flight football tournament. The employees can start their work days later so as to take in the tournament starting Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. "It is a measure of equity to give civil servants wishing to watch the matches the same rights as during the men's World Cup," the minister for management and innovation, Esther Dweck, said in a statement. As the tournament gets under way on the other side of the world, Brazil's team will start their games at either 7:00 am or 8:00 am Brazilian time.