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Soccer: History littered with poor starts that turned into success
England's greatest triumph, winning the World Cup in 1966, came after they were panned for a feeble opening goalless draw against Uruguay, with manager Alf Ramsey setting a 58-year template for justifying the team's efforts in the face of media criticism. In the 1986 World Cup dire England lost to Portugal and drew 0-0 with Morocco. Only after injuries and a suspension did coach Bobby Robson finally set fan-favourite Glenn Hoddle free and they were transformed, exiting unluckily in the quarter-finals via Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal and brilliant second.
T20 WC semis: Red-hot India seek revenge against defending champions England
Team India and England face off in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal at the Guyana National Stadium. With a mix of experienced players and rising talents, both teams aim for a spot in the final amidst tough competition. Spinners and pacers play a crucial role, highlighting the strategic depth of the matchup.
CarTrade Tech block deal: Royal Bank of Scotland buys shares worth Rs 41 crore in this smallcap counter
A news report indicates that block deals involving 71 lakh shares, or 15.1% of the equity, were executed for the company. CMDB II, a private equity fund managed by JP Morgan Investment Management, was among the sellers, offloading 3,60,411 shares at Rs 830.27 each, totaling Rs 30 crore in the transaction.
Australia perform best under pressure, we'll be up and about against India: Marsh
Australia were handed a 21-run defeat by Afghanistan in their Super Eights fixture here, jeopardising their chances of qualifying for the semifinals. Marsh and Co. now will have to win their final Super Eights match against India and maintain a healthy net run rate to reach the last four stage.
Germany's golden oldies leading push for Euros glory
Since a semi-final elimination to France at Euro 2016, the Germans have struggled in major tournaments, with two World Cup group stage exits bookending a last 16 elimination by England at Euro 2020. After a 5-1 romp against Scotland in the tournament opener, their best performance at a major tournament for almost a decade, Germany's golden oldies will be hoping for a successful last dance on home soil.
Australia end Scotland's Twenty20 World Cup run, England into Super Eight
Australia secured a hard-fought five-wicket win against Scotland in St Lucia, ending Scotland's hopes in the Twenty20 World Cup and advancing England to the Super Eight stage. Scotland needed a draw, a washout, or a first-ever win over Australia to progress but fell short despite a competitive total of 180-5, with Brandon McMullen scoring 60 and Richie Berrington unbeaten on 42. Australia, already qualified, struggled initially but Travis Head's 68 and Marcus Stoinis's 59 steered them to victory.
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T20 WC: Australia win toss, opt to field against Scotland
In the T20 World Cup 2024 match at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl against Scotland. Australia, leading Group B, is coming off a nine-wicket win over Namibia. Scotland, in third place, recently defeated Oman by seven wickets. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh announced changes, bringing in Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar. Scotland's captain Richie Berrington expressed confidence in batting first on a good pitch. The match promises competitive cricket between the two teams.
T20 World Cup: Australia wary of Scotland threat; Pakistan take on Ireland in dead rubber
In a crucial T20 World Cup Group B encounter, Australia face Scotland, with Super Eight qualification at stake. Scotland must beat Australia or hope for a washout to secure a spot, while England also vie for qualification. Australia aim to maintain their top form, making strategic player choices to keep England at bay.
Euro 2024: Schedule, groups and all you need to know about the European Championship
The quadrennial tournament begins on Friday night in Germany with six groups of four teams, with each team playing the other three in their group once. The top two teams in each group, as well as the four best-performing third-place teams, will advance to the round of 16, with the finals on July 14.
England beats Oman by 8 wickets to boost chances at T20 World Cup
Adil Rashid's brilliant performance with 4-11 helped England bowl out Oman for 47, leading to an eight-wicket win. Phil Salt's aggressive start with two sixes set the tone for England's quick victory in the T20 World Cup.
Taylor Swift caught doing this bizarre thing on stage during Edinburgh concert. Details here
Taylor Swift was spotted doing something crazy at her concert in Edinburgh, Scotland. After the video of the incident came to the fore, the fans had mixed reactions.
Euro 2024: European Championship kicks off tonight with 24 teams vying for continent’s biggest prize
Euro 2024 marks Germany’s organisation of another international football event after the 2006 World Cup. Italy are the defending champions, having beaten England in the final of Euro 2020 in London, when the tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
T20 World Cup 2024 Qualification Scenarios: How can Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka & New Zealand qualify for Super 8
T20 World Cup Super 8 Scenario: The T20 World Cup's first leg saw surprising outcomes and a rain-affected match, leaving favorites in each group with work to do for Super Eight qualification. Pakistan, England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka face tough spots, with Oman eliminated. Pakistan needs to defeat Ireland, relying on USA losses. England must win their last two games and hope for Scotland's loss. Netherlands while needing help from other teams. New Zealand's loss to Afghanistan hampers their qualification hopes, with their fate resting on a crucial match against West Indies.
ICC T20 World Cup: Scenarios that need to play out for every team for Super 8 qualification
The ICC Men's T20I World Cup in West Indies and USA has been a thrilling event, featuring rising stars, big guns, blockbuster matches, Super Overs, and wild upsets. Eight out of 20 teams will reach the Super Eight stage of competition. In Group A, India is well on their way to progress through to the second round with a positive result against either the USA or Canada.
Shocking tragedy! Young boxing star Andrew Tham succumbs to injuries from motorbike crash
Andrew "Andy" Tham, a talented young boxer, days after participating in the title fight, met with a tragic accident when his motorcycle collided with a car in Scotland. He later died from the severe injuries suffered due to the mishap, according to reports.
T20 Cricket World Cup starts this week: Match timings, tournament format, India match schedule, where to watch live streaming
The Twenty20 World Cup begins with the United States playing Canada in Dallas this Saturday. The championship features 20 teams in a new format, with matches in the West Indies and the US. Australia aims to hold all major cricket titles. India is in Group A featuring Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, and United States. To qualify for Group 8, India needs to finish among the first two in the group.
T20 World Cup: Australia's chief selector and coach forced to play, help in warm-up match win
T20 World Cup: In an unusual turn during Australia's first T20 World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday, the team fielded only nine players against Namibia, requiring the chief selector and coach to step in. The match, held at Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval, saw Australia easily win by seven wickets. Namibia was restricted to 119-9, and Australia, led by David Warner’s unbeaten 54, chased the target with 123-3 in 10 overs.
T20 World Cup 2024: Warm-up matches schedule released. Check date, time and venue
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches are scheduled from May 27 to June 1 in the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. India will play Bangladesh in the US on June 1, with the venue and time to be announced later. The tournament, featuring 20 teams, will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to 29.
India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1
India will play Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in the USA on June 1. Seventeen of the 20 teams will play warm-up games from May 27 to June 1 across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa will play an intra-squad match on May 29 in Florida. Defending champions England, last edition's runner-up Pakistan, and semi-finalists New Zealand are not playing any warm-up matches.
Nandini’s partnership with T20 world cup will help dairy brand in global market, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka Cooperative Milk Federation (KMF) has partnered with the Scotland and Ireland cricket teams, which Chief Minister Siddaramaiah believes will boost the global presence of the Nandini brand. This partnership was revealed as Cricket Scotland unveiled their jersey featuring Nandini's name for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Siddaramaiah expressed delight in Nandini securing sponsorship for these teams, highlighting its existing popularity in countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, UAE, and the USA.
As 'Nandini' sponsors T20 WC teams, Siddaramaiah says 'will take co-op brand to the world'
The Karnataka-based Nandini dairy brand has been announced as the official sponsor of the Scotland cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praised the move as a significant step in making Nandini a global brand. The company, known in countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, USA, Dubai, UAE, and UAE, is the second largest dairy co-operative in South India. KMF has 16 Milk Unions covering all districts of Karnataka.
Harmanpreet, Richa surge in ICC Women's T20I rankings
India stars excelled in the ICC Women's T20I rankings with a series whitewash over Bangladesh. England's progress against Pakistan and Sri Lanka's success at the T20 World Cup Qualifier were notable. Key players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Heather Knight shone in the latest rankings.
India doing really well, hopefully they can qualify for T20 WC semis: Harmanpreet Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is optimistic about her team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup. She considered the team among the semi finalists. The batter expressed confidence in the team's familiarity with the conditions in Bangladesh. Harmanpreet predicted India, Australia, England, and South Africa as likely semi-finalists. The team aims to overcome close losses of the past and succeed in the tournament to lift their first global trophy.
SNP old-hand John Swinney set to be Scotland's new leader
New SNP leader John Swinney aims to unite the party and push for independence despite challenges from within and a resurgent Labour party. He seeks to revitalize the party's fortunes and lead Scotland towards independence.
India, Australia in Group A of Women's T20 WC; Scotland qualify
India placed in Group A with Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan for Women's T20 World Cup. Matches in Sylhet, facing New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, Qualifier 1 team. Final in Dhaka after 23 matches.
Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf resigns as SNP leader amid political turmoil
Hamza Yousaf's resignation follows the recent dissolution of the SNP's coalition with the Scottish Greens, a decision that sparked two no-confidence motions from opposition parties, putting Yousaf's leadership in jeopardy.
Who could become Scotland's First Minister? Her are some key contenders
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned. A list of potential successors to run the government at Edinburgh.
Karnataka Milk Federation to sponsor Ireland, Scotland cricket teams
The Karnataka Milk Federation, known for its 'Nandini' brand, will sponsor Scotland and Ireland cricket teams in the 2024 T20 World Cup to enhance global brand visibility. While this move has faced criticism, KMF Managing Director M K Jagadish defended it, emphasizing the aim to expand Nandini's reach internationally despite objections like TV Mohandas Pai's questioning of funds allocation.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling to be arrested? What we know so far
'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling is in the face of a massive controversy amid her statements around Scotland's new hate crime law that attempts to target misogyny.
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