WORLD QUALIFIERS
Copa America 2024 latest updates: These are the teams that qualified for the quarterfinals
Copa America 2024 has now started entering the final segments of the chapter with eight teams having qualified for the knockouts stage after two weeks of rigorous group stage matches. Now, it is time for some amazing showdowns between teams in America.
South Africa qualify for maiden T20 World Cup final with 9-wicket win over Afghanistan
The Proteas secured a convincing win in the T20 World Cup semifinal, led by standout performances from key players like Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram. This victory marked their qualification for the tournament final, a historic milestone for the team. The bowlers, including Marco Jansen and Tabraiz Shamsi, played crucial roles in dismantling Afghanistan's batting lineup, setting the stage for a dominant win. Overall, South Africa's exceptional teamwork and performance paved the way for their maiden appearance in the T20 World Cup final.
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to qualify for T20 World Cup Semi-finals, Australia out
AFG vs Ban T20 World Cup: In a crucial Super Eights T20 World Cup match, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals by beating Bangladesh. Bangladesh, chasing 116, lost the rain-inturrupted match by 8 runs. If the match cannot resume, Afghanistan advances with three points from three games. Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 115/5, led by Rishad Hossain's three for 26.
Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics
Indian golfing stars Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar qualify for Paris Olympics via world rankings. They join Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar to form India's four-member team for the event from July 26 to August 11.
South Africa qualify for semifinals of T20 World Cup, beat West Indies by 3 wickets
South Africa advanced to the T20 World Cup semifinals after defeating hosts West Indies by three wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-shortened Super Eights match. West Indies scored 135 for 8, with Roston Chase hitting 52. Rain interrupted South Africa's chase at 15/2, revising their target to 123 runs in 17 overs. The Proteas reached the target in 16.1 overs, knocking out the hosts and joining England in the semifinals.
The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac
Stimac was on Monday sacked as head coach following the team's failure to reach the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. A day later, the Croat threatened to file a lawsuit against the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in the FIFA Tribunal if his outstanding dues were not cleared in 10 days.
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AIFF to respond to ousted coach Stimac's remarks in next 48 hours
The All India Football Federation said on Friday that it will respond to ousted national coach Igor Stimac's scathing attack against some of its senior functionaries in the next 48 hours, after the Croatian blamed AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for the problems besetting the game in the country. Stimac was on Monday sacked as head coach following the team's failure to reach the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. A day later, he also threatened to file a lawsuit against the AIFF in the FIFA Tribunal if his outstanding dues were not cleared in 10 days.
Clear payment within 10 days or I will file lawsuit against you: Stimac warns AIFF
Stimac was on Monday removed as the head coach of the team, the AIFF terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.
T20 World Cup: Arshdeep shines with ball before Suryakumar’s fifty rescues India against USA to qualify for Super Eights
USA became the first team to be penalised according to the newlyintroduced stop-clock rule. The teams are required to start a new over within a minute of the previous one. USA failed to do so three times in the match. At the start of the 16th over, India were awarded 5 penalty runs.
Address injustice, says AIFF seeking probe into Qatar's controversial goal in WC qualifier
The AIFF chief said India have asked for a thorough investigation into the goal that was allowed by South Korean referee Kim Woo-Sung despite the ball clearly going out of play during the must-win match that the visitors lost 1-2 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.
India vs Qatar FIFA World Cup qualifier match row: Referee error cost us historic win, says Kalyan Chaubey
"It was a wrong decision made by the referee, and India was forced to face defeat because of that decision," Chaubey stated. He underscored the gravity of the error, explaining, "India was on the verge of scripting history. There has been a huge mistake in the refereeing. We all saw that the ball was out of the goal line. Why couldn't the referee or the side referee (linesman) see it? It is something that needs to be investigated."
ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: Here’s how USA can qualify for Super 8
The US men's cricket team stands on the verge of an extraordinary milestone at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, set to advance to the second round after victory over Pakistan.
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.
India play out goalless draw against Kuwait in Sunil Chhetri's last international match
Sunil Chhetri bid an emotional adieu in his final international match as India settled for a goal-less draw against Kuwait in a crucial World Cup qualifier, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the next round.
India vs Kuwait Live Streaming: How and where to watch Sunil Chhetri last match
India vs Kuwait: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri will retire from international football today after his final match against Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The 39-year-old striker, India's highest goal scorer, has played nearly 150 international matches and scored 94 goals. Fans and players celebrated his contributions on social media. The match will be held at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
It's not about me and my last match: Sunil Chhetri on eve of international retirement
A win on Thursday will almost guarantee the Indian team a maiden appearance in the third round of the FIFA World Cup, the finals of which are scheduled to be held in USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. Chhetri last month announced that the second leg match against Kuwait would be his last in international football, having enjoyed a glorious career spanning 19 years.
Chhetri's last dance in India's must-win match against Kuwait
Occupying the second spot behind Qatar (12 points) in Group A with four points from four games, India are ahead of Afghanistan on goal difference and Kuwait, who have three points. A victory here will put India firmly ahead of Afghanistan, who face Qatar in a tough fixture later on Thursday.
Double delight: Boxers Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch their way to Paris Olympics
Panghal, a multiple time Asian Championships and Commonwealth Games medallist, had only one shot at making the Paris Olympics and the 2018 Asian Games champion seized the opportunity. He looked scrappy in his opening bout but shrugged off the rust. The going has been tough for Panghal as he lost his place in the national team on the basis of BFI's evaluation system to world championship bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria, who competed at the earlier two qualifying events.
I’ll not trade what I’ve got for anything in the world: Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri, with 19 years in international football, 150 appearances, and 94 goals, leads India against Kuwait in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers match, showcasing his impactful legacy.
Sunrisers Hyderabad should back their batting-first approach: Suresh Raina
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has urged Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to adopt a batting-first approach in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Raina highlighted the importance of Pat Cummins' presence in the SRH squad, who has recently won the ODI World Cup. He emphasized the importance of keeping the dressing room running and following the process.
World Series of Warzone 2024: Everything we know about schedule, format and prize pool
The World Series of Warzone 2024, announced by Activision, features the best players competing on LAN for a $1 million prize. The event includes qualifiers, group stages, and a final, all played on Urzikstan.
IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1
High-flying Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, known for power-hitting, clash in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1. SRH is boosted by a recent win, while KKR seek momentum after rain interruptions. KKR's top scorer Phil Salt departed for national duty, leaving a gap in the lineup. SRH's Head and Abhishek Sharma bring firepower. The bowlers expected to play a crucial role in the clash.
Indian football’s ‘Captain Fantastic’ Sunil Chhetri will retire after the Kuwait tie on June 6
It was just moments after Sunil Chhetri, India’s greatest ever player, had made public his retirement plans -- the FIFA football World Cup qualification game against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata. That’s when we got head coach Igor Stimac on the call. “Sunil had mentioned this to me two months earlier.
Sunil Chhetri, Indian football legend and captain, to retire on June 6
Sunil Chhetri Retirement: Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement after the World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6. India is currently second in Group A of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with four points, while Kuwait is ranked fourth. Chhetri has the third-highest total of goals scored for his country with 94 goals, behind only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He made the announcement through a video shared on social media, stating that the match against Kuwait is the last.
Sunil Chhetri announces retirement: A timeline of his journey, achievments, awards and more
Sunil Chhetri, the legendary Indian football player, announced his retirement from international football after a remarkable career spanning over two decades. His final game for India will be on June 6th in Kolkata against Kuwait during the FIFA World Cup qualifier for 2026.
Aman only male Indian wrestler in Paris Olympics as Jaideep, Sujeet bow out of Qualifiers
India will have six wrestlers in its contingent in Paris with five quotas coming through women. Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Antim Panghal (53kg), Anshu Malik (57kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg) and Reetika Hooda (76kg) qualified for Paris Games at different qualifying events.
Deepak Punia's Paris Olympic qualification hangs by thread after early defeat
Deepak Punia faces Olympic qualification setback. Sujeet Kalkal and Jaideep Ahlawat progress in World Olympic Qualifiers, while Sumit Malik faces defeat.
Nisha Dahiya secures India's fifth Paris Olympic quota in woman wrestling
Nisha, a World U-23 bronze medallist and Asian Championships silver-medal winner last year beat Anghel 8-4 by points to enter the final and secure another Olympic quota for India.
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