Afghanistan pulled off their second major shock of the Cricket World Cup on Monday when they sent Pakistan crashing to an eight-wicket defeat. Chasing 283 to win, Afghanistan rode on the back of impressive innings from Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out), Rahmatullah Gurbachan (65), and skipper Hashmat Ullah Shahidi (48 not out) ...
As the ICC World Cricket Cup matches start from this Sunday, 08 Oct, 23, it is interesting to know the history of early cricket. There is a consensus of expert opinion that cricket might have been invented during Saxon or Norman times by children in the Weald, an area of dense woodlands and clearings in ...
The group stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup concluded with a surprising exit of tournament favourites, Germany, on Day 15. A 1-1 draw against South Korea resulted in Germany’s unexpected departure. History was made as Jamaica, South Africa, and Morocco progressed to the knockout stages for the first time. Football has often favoured the ...
Day 11 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 brought historic moments, shocking upsets, and intense competition. The unexpected standout was the World Cup newcomer, Morocco, who made history for all the right reasons. However, the co-host, New Zealand, bowed out of the tournament, following a goalless draw against Switzerland. The Colombians, however, stole the ...
As the largest spectacle of women’s football continues across Australia and New Zealand, Day 10 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup witnessed thrilling performances from groups G and F. The race for the knockout stages is intensifying, and some teams have already begun securing their positions. Sweden dominated Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium, winning with ...
