New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Rain predicted in Bengaluru for crucial Cricket World Cup match
The threat of rain looms over New Zealand's game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru which could have significant implications for Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup.
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Bayern battle back to shock Arsenal in Women’s Champions League
PARIS: Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday. Emily Fox’s early header and Mariona Caldentey’s 23rd-minute shot from the edge of the box appeared to have put Arsenal in total control in Munich. But Bayern dug deep in the second half to execute an astonishing turnaround. Alara began the fightback in the 67th minute, with substitute Pernille Harder’s superb strike drawing the Germans level, before Glodis Viggosdottir snatched the winner, prodding home Klara Buehl’s low cross with four minutes left. “To be honest, this is a winning team with a winning mentality,” Bayern coach Jose Barcala told Disney+. “We always believe we can win the game even when we are 2-0 down.
Sri Lanka board tells cricketers to stay in Pakistan after bomb blast
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday told its players to remain in Pakistan or risk facing a “formal review” after members of the squad declared their intention to depart early from their tour of the country due to security concerns. The players expressed fears for their safety following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital, which killed 12 and wounded 27 outside a court. SLC issued a statement saying it had instructed the team to go ahead with their ongoing tour of Pakistan as scheduled despite an unspecified number of players requesting to return home. “If any player, players, or member of the support staff return despite SLC’s directives, a formal review will be conducted... and an appropriate decision will be made,” the board said. It added that replacements would be sent to ensure the tour continues without interruption. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the second ODI scheduled for Thursday has been put back by one day to Friday while Saturday’s third match will now be played on Sunday.
Rashid Khan’s star continues to shine
Rashid Khan is a cricketing superstar who will play for the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred this summer. Before joining the team, he added brand ambassadorship to his cricketing prowess — on July 3 in Dubai, he was revealed as the face of leading real estate company, MH Developers.
Not slowing down at 39, Sergio Ramos soars and scores a goal for the ages at the Club World Cup
PASADENA: Sergio Ramos leaped in the air and soared back in time. The 39-year-old center back slipped through the penalty area, outfoxed two Inter Milan players and artfully headed home the first goal for Monterrey in the Club World Cup on Tuesday night. Just as he did for so many years in the shirts of Real Madrid and Spain’s national team, Ramos combined smarts, timing and physicality to make an enormous play on an international stage. Ramos’ clever goal and his overall defensive play at the Rose Bowl were major factors in Monterrey’s impressive 1-1 draw against the Champions League finalists in the clubs’ first match of the tournament. “There is always a joy to contribute to the team by scoring,” Ramos said through an interpreter.
Nelly Korda suffers neck spasm, but will be ready for Women’s PGA Championship
FRISCO, Texas: World No. 1 Nelly Korda attended a press conference Tuesday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with therapeutic tape on her neck.
Alcaraz wins testing Queen’s opener, Fritz, Shelton out
LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Adam Walton at Queen’s on Tuesday as the top seed returned to action for the first time since his dramatic French Open triumph.
Sri Lanka hope to put travel nightmare behind them in T20 World Cup clash with Bangladesh
After a woeful start to their T20 World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka will be under immense pressure when they face Bangladesh in a must-win game at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday.
Sri Lanka fall to record low 77 all out on way to T20 World Cup loss against South Africa
Sri Lanka suffered a miserable start to their T20 World Cup campaign after they were skittled out for just 77 against South Africa on way to a six-wicket loss in New York on Monday.