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Referee collapses with cramps on World Cup debut in USA-AUS match

Referee collapses with cramps on World Cup debut in USA-AUS match

3 min readJun 20, 2026 10:57 AM IST Before the Socceroos, down went World Cup debutant Felix Zwayer. The heat and the raucous atmosphere were already too much for Australia to take in at the Seattle Stadium on Friday afternoon against the host United States. Their misery knew no bounds when German referee Zwayer collapsed to the pitch with searing pain, extending the wait for the final whistle. Down 0-2 entering the six-minute stoppage time, Australia were made to wait as the 45-year-old referee dropped to the ground with a sharp bout of cramps affecting his legs. ALSO READ | Teams don’t put jerseys or flags on Stallone’s Rocky Statue, it’s about a curse “Oh here we go. I’ve seen it all now. The referee’s cramping,” former Australian right-back Luke Wilkshire said on comms. “That’s the first time I’ve seen a player help a referee in that way,” chimed broadcaster David Basheer. Basheer referred to the immediate scenes when Zwayer was being helped on Socceroos star Aiden O’Neill who stretched out the cramps. 🚨 | …

Krunal Pandya on why he decided to bat on despite cramps in RCB’s run chase against MI: ‘Always cherish tough situations’

Krunal Pandya on why he decided to bat on despite cramps in RCB’s run chase against MI: ‘Always cherish tough situations’

With both legs cramping, every run becoming a struggle, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) looking to end a two-game losing run, Krunal Pandya refused to walk off. The all-rounder scored 73 off 46 balls, rescuing RCB from 39/3 and taking them to the doorstep of victory against Mumbai Indians before falling late in the 167-run chase in Raipur on Sunday. But after the match, Krunal revealed the physical toll the innings had taken as RCB edged closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs with a tense two-wicket win. “Obviously, later on, cramps were very, very painful. I mean, it started from calf, hamstring, glutes and both legs. I was cramping,” Krunal said after the game. “But again, I was very clear that I’m not going to go out. I’ll fight through that pain, and I’ll make sure that whatever I can contribute for the team, I’ll do it.” ALSO READ | RCB on top after Bhuvneshwar’s masterclass and Krunal’s rearguard Krunal said the importance of the fixture at the business end of the season pushed him …

WWC qualifier: Hayley Matthews stretchered off with cramps, returns to smash century and break records vs Scotland | Cricket News

WWC qualifier: Hayley Matthews stretchered off with cramps, returns to smash century and break records vs Scotland | Cricket News

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews put on a stunning show of resilience after she was stretchered off, battling cramps, before returning to smash her ninth ODI century in a bid to prevent an upset against Scotland in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifier opener in Lahore on Wednesday. Chasing a 245-run target, West Indies slipped from 120 for two and later to 203 for nine as opener Matthews retired hurt twice while on 95 and 99 after suffering from severe cramps. However, as the ninth wicket fell in the 42nd over, Matthews returned to the crease for a fourth time to reach her ninth ODI century in only 101 balls and continued the battle to prevent an upset. Story continues below this ad Records tumble Matthews’ century follows her four-wicket haul (4/56) in the first innings, making her only the fourth woman ever to record a century and a four-wicket haul in an ODI. Matthews is, however, the first female captain to record the staggering double as captain in ODIs. The West Indies all-rounder …

“When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps…”: Pakistan Captain’s Antics Summed Up By Teammate

“When Mohammad Rizwan Has Cramps…”: Pakistan Captain’s Antics Summed Up By Teammate

Salman Ali Agha had a rather cheeky comment for Mohammad Rizwan’s knock.© X (Twitter) Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his deputy Salman Ali Agha slammed centuries on Wednesday, helping Pakistan beat South Africa in the first game at the newly-renovated National Stadium in Karachi. The pair added a record-breaking 260-run stand, the highest for Pakistan in ODIs for the 4th wicket. Pakistan were reeling at 91/3 while chasing 355, before the captain and his deputy turn the tide in favour of the hosts, who achieved the target with an over to spare and entered the final of tri-nation series where they will play New Zealand. Despite struggling with cramps, Rizwan kept on going till the end, remaining unbeaten on 122 (128) balls. Speaking post-match, Salman had a rather cheeky comment for Rizwan’s knock, suggesting that the latter always bats long whenever he gets bothered by cramps. “It was a good wicket to bat on and we wanted to take it as deep as we can. We had targets for every five overs and we …

Dhoom Dhaam: Pratik Gandhi reveals drinking very little water, enduring cramps to get right physique for Netflix comedy; ‘Maine socha tha…’

Dhoom Dhaam: Pratik Gandhi reveals drinking very little water, enduring cramps to get right physique for Netflix comedy; ‘Maine socha tha…’

Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi are currently gearing up for the release of their upcoming comedy film, Dhoom Dhaam. Gandhi, known for his performances in several acclaimed ventures, has been turning heads after flaunting his toned physique in the film. Reflecting on the experience, the actor revealed how he drank very little water and endured cramps to achieve the desired look. While speaking with Bollywood Hungama, Pratik Gandhi was asked if he had always had six-pack abs and had been hiding them all this time. He was quick to respond, “I was always like this—maybe not with such sharp definition, but largely the same body frame.” He further added that a lot of hard work went into achieving this look. “I ate a lot of protein, worked out intensely, and barely got any sleep. I drank very little water and endured cramps—all for this body,” he revealed. The Madgaon Express actor shared that he had read interviews of many actors discussing how difficult it was, but he admitted that he came from a different school …

Jannik Sinner overcomes cramps and Ben Shelton to return to final

Jannik Sinner overcomes cramps and Ben Shelton to return to final

Jannik Sinner is now the first Italian man to make it to back-to-back Australian Open finals. The defending champion overcame cramps in the third set of the semi-finals against the American Ben Shelton to win 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 on Friday. Jannik Sinner thus earned his chance to chase his third Grand Slam title, when he faces off against No 2 Alexander Zverev on Sunday. The match could have had a different outcome, if Shelton had managed to hold his nerve in the first set. The World No. 1 Sinner fell behind in the opening set and twice was a point from losing it when Shelton served at 6-5. But Jannik Sinner broke there, then dominated the ensuing tiebreaker, and broke again to begin the second set. “It was a very tough first set but very crucial,” Jannik Sinner said after winning the Australian Open semi-final. “I felt he was not serving at his best today. The percentage was not where he would have wanted it at. I think we both returned better than we …

Govinda’s daughter Tina trolled for saying period cramps is ‘psychological’, ‘Maybe my body is a little desi…’

Govinda’s daughter Tina trolled for saying period cramps is ‘psychological’, ‘Maybe my body is a little desi…’

Govinda is one of the prominent names in the film industry. Currently, his daughter Tina Ahuja is ruling the headlines. In a recent interview, Tina spoke about period cramps and more. She stated that she has had a perfect cycle and has never had menstrual cramps. However, she is getting trolled on social media as she also stated that period cramps is ‘psychologically’ and sometimes people start feeling it only because people in their circle are talking about it. Also Read – ‘Galiya galoch chalti hai humaari…,’, Govinda’s wife Sunita on their equation Tina Ahuja feels only girls from Bombay, Delhi talk about period cramps In an interview with The Hautterfly, Tina stated that only ‘girls from Mumbai and Delhi’ speak about period cramps. She added that she has stayed in Chandigarh most of the time and she has only heard girls from Delhi and Bombay speak about cramps. She further added, “Half of the problem comes from setting up these circles who are talking about the problem, and sometimes the ones who don’t get …

Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja gives controversial remark on period cramps; says ‘only girls from Bombay and Delhi speak…’

Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja gives controversial remark on period cramps; says ‘only girls from Bombay and Delhi speak…’

Govinda’s daughter, Tina Ahuja, is a well-known star kid in Bollywood. She recently stirred controversy with her comments about period cramps. The actress claimed that period pain is a psychological concept, and girls from big cities, Delhi and Mumbai, talk about it more. While women back in small towns don’t experience it.  In an interview on Hauterrfly’s podcast alongside her mother, Sunita Ahuja, Tina Ahuja shared her views on women’s health. She claimed that period cramps are primarily psychological and influenced by lifestyle choices. She went on to add that she has a desi approach to maintaining her body, like eating ghee. The actress shared that keeps her diet in check and sleeps well, which keeps her hormonal issues at bay. The star kid further noted that most of the girls suffer because they are on intense diet while she doesn’t have back pain and cramps. Govinda’s daughter discussed the issue further and mentioned that she feels women from cities like Mumbai and Delhi have sensationalized period cramps. “I’ve stayed mostly in Chandigarh, and I see this discussion …

Netizens lash out at Govinda’s daughter for calling period cramps psychological

Netizens lash out at Govinda’s daughter for calling period cramps psychological

Bollywood star and Hero No. 1, Govinda, and Sunita Ahuja`s daughter Tina Ahuja gave an interview where she talked about menstrual health and stirred a debate. In her recent interview, she called period cramps just psychological and claimed that such problems are more common in cities like Mumbai and Delhi. Govinda’s daughter calls period cramps ‘psychological’ In a recent interview with Hautterfly, where Tina appeared with her mom Sunita, she stated, “I have stayed mostly in Chandigarh, and I have heard only these girls from Bombay and Delhi speak about cramps. Half of the problem comes from setting up these circles who are talking about the problem, and sometimes the ones who don’t get cramps also start to feel it psychologically. Women in Punjab and other small cities don’t even realize when they get their periods or undergo menopause. They don’t feel a thing.” She further continued and added, “I have a very desi body. I don’t feel back pain and cramps. But here I see girls always talking about feeling cramps. You eat your …

Aamir Khan suffered extreme muscle cramps during Ghajini fight scenes, says Pradeep Rawat: ‘That was the first time I heard him use profanity’ | Bollywood News

The 2008 psychological action thriller Ghajini showcased Aamir Khan in a new light, transforming him into a macho action hero with a chiselled physique that became the talk of the town. In a recent interview, Pradeep Rawat, who played the eponymous villain in the film, recalled an intense fight sequence where Aamir screamed in pain and possibly used profanity for the first time.   During the climax scene, shot in Hyderabad, Rawat’s character, Ghajini, was being chased by Aamir’s character, who sought to avenge his lover’s death. Rawat leapt onto a mattress, ensuring there was enough room for Aamir to land safely, but instead, he heard a scream. “I was supposed to run for a bit and jump on the mattresses, and Aamir was supposed to follow suit. While jumping, I ensured there was space for Aamir to jump and land on the mattress, but the next I heard was him crying in pain. ‘Are baap re…!’ I saw him scream in excruciating pain. This was the first time I heard him abuse,” Rawat recalled …