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West Indies Beat Afghanistan By 104 Runs In T20 World Cup

A superlative batting display led by Nicholas Pooran powered West Indies to a 104-run win over Afghanistan in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup. With both teams assured of a Super 8 berth, it was the two-time champions WI who displayed their batting might, amassing a formidable 218 for five, with Pooran going on a six-hitting spree during his 53-ball 98. Afghanistan's decision to bowl first backfired as Pooran hit as many as 8 maximums and 6 fours during his stay.

36 Runs In 1 Over: Nicholas Pooran, West Indies Make History In Brutal Batting Assault vs Afghanistan. Watch

Several records were broken during the T20 World Cup 2024, Group C match between West Indies and Afghanistan on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, West Indies posted 218/5 in 20 overs with Nicholas Pooran playing a blistering knock of 98 off 53 balls. So far, this was the highest total in the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, the main highlight of the innings was Pooran's entry into elite list of batters, who smashed 36 runs in an over in a World Cup match.

Ons Jabeur 'Avoids Risk' By Missing Paris Olympics

Three-time Grand Slam runner up Ons Jabeur said on Monday she will sit out this summer's Paris Olympics to avoid further injury to her knee. Tunisian Jabeur, 29, will miss the Games, between July 27-August 4. The competition being played Roland-Garros, meaning a switch back to clay immediately after the grass season and before the hard-court run up to the U.S. Open. Last year Jabeur underwent surgery on her right knee. Jabeur reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023 and at the US Open in 2022.

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Nose In France Euro 2024 Win

Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a broken nose in his team's 1-0 Euro 2024 win over Austria on Monday, the French Football Federation said. Mbappe's head violently collided with the shoulder of Austrian defender Kevin Danso as they competed for the ball in the air late in the Group D opener in Duesseldorf. The star striker left the pitch in the 90th minute as blood poured from his nose, with a source close to the player later saying it was broken.

India Cricket Coach Interview: Only One Person Applies, Another Key Appointment On Cards

With current India head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure set to end after the T20 World Cup, reports have claimed that former batter Gautam Gambhir is set to take over the high-pressure job. A few days back, it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had contacted Gambhir for the job, and the former opening batter gave the green light after the board accepted soe of his demands. Now, another report has claimed that Gambhir is the only candidate to have applied for the head coach job.

On Gary Kirsten Blasting Babar Azam And Co. For No Unity Ex Pakistan President Talks About 'FIR'. Then Says...

Gary Kirsten, a former South African star batter and current Pakistan cricket team coach, made headlines on Monday. The reason: an alleged comment by the former India coach on the lack of unity in the team, led by Babar Azam. Kirsten, who won the 2011 World Cup as India coach, was appointed as the Pakistan coach a few weeks ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. However, Pakistan's performance was not at all good. The 2022 T20 World Cup runners-up were eliminated from the group stage.

Chris Gayle's 30-Ball T20 Ton Eclipsed! An 'Indian' Behind The Historic Feat. And, You Have Never Heard Of Him

Estonia batter Sahil Chauhan smashed the quickest T20 century (in 27 balls) and struck most number of sixes (18) in the format in an international game against hosts Cyprus in Episkopi on Monday. Chauhan broke Jan-Nicol Loftie Eaton's record for the fastest T20I hundred, which came off 33 balls and lasted less than four months. It was also the fastest century in all T20s, eclipsing Chris Gayle's 30-ball innings in IPL 2013. The Indian-origin Chauhan also made it to the top of the table for most sixes in a men's T20I innings.

Babar Azam, 5 Others Won't Return To Pakistan After T20 World Cup Shock, They Will Go To...

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and five other players including Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Azam Khan have decided to spend their holidays in London before returning to Pakistan after their disastrous T20 World Cup campaign. The six players will not land in Pakistan with the rest of the squad on Tuesday. The above-mentioned players plan to spend time with friends and family in London. Some are also thinking about playing in local leagues in the United Kingdom, according to a report in The Express Tribune.

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West Indies Beat Afghanistan By 104 Runs In T20 World Cup

36 Runs In 1 Over: Nicholas Pooran, West Indies Make History In Brutal Batting Assault vs Afghanistan. Watch

Ons Jabeur 'Avoids Risk' By Missing Paris Olympics

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Nose In France Euro 2024 Win

India Cricket Coach Interview: Only One Person Applies, Another Key Appointment On Cards

On Gary Kirsten Blasting Babar Azam And Co. For No Unity Ex Pakistan President Talks About 'FIR'. Then Says...

Chris Gayle's 30-Ball T20 Ton Eclipsed! An 'Indian' Behind The Historic Feat. And, You Have Never Heard Of Him

Babar Azam, 5 Others Won't Return To Pakistan After T20 World Cup Shock, They Will Go To...