Top Irish player ratings from this weekend
As Irish players returned to their clubs after the international break, it was a weekend that saw a number of players stand out.
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Keeper Petrov breaks record for oldest player in Bulgarian top flight at 47
Slavia Sofia's evergreen goalkeeper Georgi Petkov broke the record for the oldest player to appear in the Bulgarian top flight once again when he came on as a substitute in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Hebar Pazardzhik.
8 U23 cricketers picked by DP World ILT20 franchises for Season 2 in UAE player selection process
DUBAI: The UAE’s eight-most promising and talented under-23 players who showcased their talent at the recently concluded ILT20 Development Tournament were among the 13 players picked by the DP World ILT20 franchises for the tournament’s Season 2 that will be staged in January and February.
Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United player tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes dedicated Saturday's victory over Sheffield United to Sir Bobby Charlton and his family following the legendary footballer's passing earlier that day.
Presenter Calls Virat Kohli 'Only Current Player From 2011 Cricket World Cup Squad'. His Reply
Batting maestro Virat Kohli was at his best on Thursday night as he scored 103 not out, his 48th ODI century, guiding India to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Pune. The chase master rose to the occasion once again for India as the side hunted down the target of 257 runs against Bangladesh in 41.3 overs. It was also India's fourth consecutive win in the tournament. Shubman Gill (53) and Rohit Sharma (48) also impressed with the bat but Kohli's century stole the show.
Man City player ratings vs Brighton as Foden and Haaland good
Manchester City returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday.
Who Is India's Best Player So Far At ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?
India are off to a terrific start in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, with four wins on the trot. India, hosting the 50-over World Cup for the first time after winning it in 2011, are relishing playing in home conditions. Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are currently leading the run-scoring and wicket-taking list, leading India's charge for a third ODI World Cup title. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been impressive with the bat, while Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are doing a lot of damage with their spin. There have been some other great individual performances from the 2011 champions, but who has been the best player so far in the tournament? Although it is a close call, skipper Rohit Sharma's impactful contribution deserves the plaudits.
India vs New Zealand, ICC World Cup 2023: Key Player Battles Which Might Decide The Big Clash
India and New Zealand will square off at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala on October 22 in match No. 21 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Both sides head into the match in red-hot form having won all their four matches so far. Team India will enjoy the favourites tag having beaten Australia and Pakistan with consummate ease. They also romped home to victories over minnows Afghanistan and Bangladesh to maintain their unbeaten run in the Cricket World Cup. (Cricket World Cup points table)