South Africa’s nailbiting two-wicket win against Pakistan in Centurion has confirmed their place in June’s World Test Championship (WTC) final. That means only one place is left to be decided, with three teams in contention. Here is a look at what each of India, Australia and Sri Lanka needs to do to qualify. India Percent: 55.89, matches remaining: Aus (2 …
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Live Commentary – Motherwell vs Rangers | 29.12.2024
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Read More »South Africa beat Pakistan to book place in June’s World Test Championship final
South Africa have guaranteed their place in next year’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s after a nerve-shredding two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion. Chasing 148 in the series opener, the Proteas stumbled from the relative calm of 96-4 to a perilous 99-8 in 12 balls, with Mohammad Abbas running riot on his Test return. But Marco Jansen (16 not …
Read More »Novak Djokovic believes he will benefit from having Andy Murray working as his coach for Australian Open
Novak Djokovic admits it has been “strange” to have Andy Murray working as his coach but believes he will benefit from one of his greatest rivals taking a “fresh look” at his game. Murray, who retired after the Paris Olympics at the age of 37, made the shock decision to join Djokovic’s team in November and recently spent 10 days …
Read More »Harry Maguire admits Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is ‘total opposite’ of Erik ten Hag but backs him to succeed
Harry Maguire admits Ruben Amorim’s job is much harder because he is the “total opposite” of Erik ten Hag, but has backed the Manchester United head coach to turn their dismal season around. Amorim has been beaten in half of his 10 games since being appointed head coach and approaches Monday’s league match against Newcastle, live on Sky Sports, having …
Read More »World Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen insists he has plenty more to give as he chases fourth title
Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen insists he has plenty more to give after chiselling out a 4-2 win over last year’s quarter-finalist Brendan Dolan. Dolan drew first blood in a competitive opening set, although Van Gerwen responded with a superb run of eight straight legs – including 129 and 149 combinations – to establish a 3-1 buffer. ‘The History Maker’ …
Read More »College Football: Referee left bloody after NC State-ECU brawl!
A College Football official got caught in a brawl between East Carolina Pirates and NC State Wolfpack, causing injury to his face. Source link
Read More »Australia vs India: Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end drive hosts to 333-run lead
Marnus Labuschagne’s half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth Test in Melbourne on Sunday, leaving India facing a record chase to steal victory. Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland marched off to a big ovation from home fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, having combined for an unbeaten …
Read More »Babar Azam nominated for ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award
(From left to right) Australia’s Travis Head, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and India’s Arshdeep Singh. — Reuters/AFP/FIle LAHORE: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has been named among the nominees for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year Award. Babar, who currently is the top-ranked one-day international (ODI) batter and is at the sixth spot on the T20I rankings, …
Read More »Nick Kyrgios to team up with Novak Djokovic in Brisbane blockbuster doubles pairing
Novak Djokovic says teaming up with Nick Kyrgios in the Brisbane International is going to be a fun experience as he prepares for the Australian Open. The duo locked horns in the past when Kyrgios labelled Djokovic “boneheaded” and a “tool” but they have since developed a close friendship after the latest of their three meetings, in the 2022 Wimbledon …
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