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Cross and Hartley get death threats and abuse for critising for schedule

Cross and Hartley get death threats and abuse for critising for schedule

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3 min readJul 2, 2026 05:25 PM IST Former England cricketer Kate Cross, who called the ICC’s arrangements for scheduling the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup “ridiculous,” said she has received death threats and abuse online. “We’ve been getting death threats and abuse online,” Alex Hartley said on the latest episode of No Balls: The Cricket Podcast, which she co-hosts with Cross. “I woke up this morning to post about the ICC scheduling for the semi-finals to 450 comments on that Instagram post. Normally, we will get 30 per post. There’s been a little bit of confusion because what we said doesn’t warrant death threats and abuse,” Cross said. The semifinals for the World Cup are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday this week. While the top team in Group A would face the second team in Group B in Thursday’s knockout clash, it was the other way around. However, the rule also stated that if India qualified for the semifinal, they would play that semifinal on Tuesday against the top team in Group A—a stipulation …

FIFA WC 2026 | Morocco beats Netherlands in shootout; Nora Fatehi says 2022 run reignited her love for football

FIFA WC 2026 | Morocco beats Netherlands in shootout; Nora Fatehi says 2022 run reignited her love for football

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My love for football reignited in 2022 when I watched Morocco go from being a team that no one really cared for to suddenly becoming the underdog that won everyone’s hearts and reached the semi-finals,” says Nora Fatehi, as Morocco scripted another famous World Cup night on Monday. Nora Fatehi The opening Round-of-32 clashes at the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered plenty of drama. While five-time champions Brazil overcame Japan 2-1 to march into the Round of 16, Morocco and Paraguay produced the day’s biggest shocks. Morocco stunned three-time World Cup finalists Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Paraguay knocked out four-time champions Germany 4-3 in another shootout following a 1-1 stalemate. The actor, who is of Moroccan descent and also made headlines with her performance at the WC opening ceremony, tells us that Morocco’s remarkable 2022 campaign rekindled her love for football: “I used to play when I was young, but I broke my wrist during a match and stopped completely.” Taking to Instagram, she shared a series of picture from …

Why Indian women’s hockey team have qualified for the World Cup even before semifinals at WC Qualifiers in Hyderabad

Why Indian women’s hockey team have qualified for the World Cup even before semifinals at WC Qualifiers in Hyderabad

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 11:37 PM IST India secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Wales in a Pool B clash at the women’s hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad on Wednesday with Navneet Kaur scoring a hat-trick and Sakshi Rana impressing again, netting the opening goal. Navneet (29′, 34′, 55′) led the attack while Sakshi (7′)’s scored a superb early strike at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground. While India had secured a semi-final berth ahead of the fixture, the result ensured they finished as table-toppers. But, even further, India’s win against Wales ensured India have qualified for the Hockey World Cup. Here’s a quick explainer. What is the format for the Hockey World Cup Qualifiers? The teams in Hyderabad are divided into two pools, with England, Korea, Italy, and Austria in Pool A, while hosts India, Scotland, Uruguay, and Wales form Pool B. The winners of both semifinals — and the Bronze medal match — will secure automatic qualification for the World Cup. Additionally, the highest world-ranked team finishing fourth between the qualifiers …

‘A lot tighter than it looks’: Ravi Shastri praises India after seven-run semi-final win | Cricket News

‘A lot tighter than it looks’: Ravi Shastri praises India after seven-run semi-final win | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 6, 2026 02:09 PM IST Former India head coach Ravi Shastri commended India’s exciting seven-run win over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Shastri lauded Suryakumar Yadav and Co. for getting “absolutely everything” right from high-scoring drama to brilliant fielding efforts and courageous bowling․ The 499 runs scored in the match and the masterly innings played by Sanju Samson (89) and Jacob Bethell (105) aside, according to Shastri, the match was a lot closer than what the eventual 7-run margin of victory suggested․ The Indian fielding, especially two catches by Axar Patel, was the difference between the teams according to Shastri. “It was a lot tighter than many people think․ Yes, it shows seven runs on the board, but for those catches from Axar Patel this could have gone either way․” On India reaching the final – two years after their last World Cup win – Shastri attributed the success to consistent performances through the tournament. “They’ve played some real consistent cricket․ They have got a nice …

‘He’s come of age’: Ravi Shastri heaps praise on Sanju Samson after his 89 off 42 balls leads India into T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

‘He’s come of age’: Ravi Shastri heaps praise on Sanju Samson after his 89 off 42 balls leads India into T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 6, 2026 12:45 PM IST Former India coach Ravi Shastri hailed Sanju Samson’s performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England on Thursday, stating that the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter had become ‘wiser’ with his shot selection and, as a result, shown more consistency with the bat. The right-hander made 89 off 42 balls in the knockout game, playing a central role in India making a mammoth 253/7 in 20 overs. “I think finally realising and coming to terms with the fact that he needs to be more consistent. He’s got to be wiser with his shot selection, and he’s got to back his strengths.” “The thing with Sanju is he’s got every shot in the book, but lapses in concentration. I think he’s toughened up mentally, and there’s never anyone who’s doubted his skill or talent ever since he made the side.” “What people have been disappointed is that the run of consistency that should have been there by now isn’t there, but he’s come of age now,” Shastri said on the …

India vs England semi-final: Three key battles where the match could be won or lost in Mumbai today | Cricket News

India vs England semi-final: Three key battles where the match could be won or lost in Mumbai today | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: Mar 5, 2026 06:14 PM IST India and England will go toe to toe in a third consecutive Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. While the teams entered the tournament last month with strikingly different forms and odds to scoop up a third world title, the margins separating India and England have trimmed over the course of the group stages and the subsequent Super 8s. It has largely been made possible due to England’s rapid surge to their best in the Super 8s in Sri Lanka, overcoming New Zealand, Pakistan and co-hosts Sri Lanka. That makes up for interesting sub-plots in the semi-final against Suryakumar Yadav’s India, who have been wavering across departments despite winning six of their seven contests thus far. FOLLOW: IND vs ENG T20 World Cup semi-final live The Samson-Archer duel The Powerplays could well set the marker for the outcome of the contest tonight on a pitch that sports live grass and could aid some early movement on and off the …

‘Every over he bowls is an event’: Ravi Shastri on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India vs England semi-final | Cricket News

‘Every over he bowls is an event’: Ravi Shastri on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of India vs England semi-final | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 5, 2026 04:04 PM IST Jasprit Bumrah has yet again emerged as India’s bowling spearhead at the T20 World Cup, and the 32-year-old will undoubtedly be the man in focus during the high-octane semi-final match against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Bumrah’s level-headed character and supreme arsenal of skills have helped him gather nine wickets in six matches thus far this edition. And while that isn’t the highest among the Indian bowlers – Varun Chakaravarthy leads with 12 wickets – Bumrah’s jaw-dropping 6.30 economy has constricted oppositions throughout the tournament. Former India coach Ravi Shastri praised Bumrah’s unrivalled skillset and game awareness during the ICC Review Podcast on the eve of the semi-final. “Every over he bowls, you know it’s an event. He doesn’t give too many runs away, but he can crack open a game – just like he did against West Indies,” remarked Shastri. “Those wickets don’t come by fluke. There’s a deep thought process behind each delivery, total awareness of who he is bowling to, and …

Aamir Khan, Ali Fazal Lock Horns At World Pickleball League, Their Banter Amidst Match Goes Viral | WATCH

Aamir Khan, Ali Fazal Lock Horns At World Pickleball League, Their Banter Amidst Match Goes Viral | WATCH

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Last Updated:February 01, 2025, 20:54 IST Aamir Khan and his 3 Idiots co-star Ali Fazal had a face off at the pickleball court for a special exhibition match at the World Pickleball League (WPBL). Check out the video! Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal went head-to-head at the pickleball court. Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal went head-to-head at the pickleball court on Saturday, for a special exhibition match at the World Pickleball League (WPBL). The semi-finals got an exciting twist as the two Bollywood stars hit the court and showcased their athletic side. It was Aamir Khan versus Ali Fazal at the match, and they were joined by two players from the league during the match. A video from their pickleball match has gone viral on social media, and it shows the 3 Idiots co-stars engaging in friendly banter amidst the match. A video shared by Bollywood Helpline on Instagram shows Ali Fazal and Aamir Khan flaunting their sporty side as they locked horns in a pickleball game. Aamir hilariously tells Ali that he is quite …

India men and women storm into semi-finals

India men and women storm into semi-finals

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The Indian men’s and women’s teams stormed into the semi-finals of the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup with commanding victories over neighbours Sri Lanka and Bangladesh respectively in Delhi on Friday. A brilliant performance from the Indian men’s team was led by the likes of Ramji Kashyap, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule, as they scored 58 points in Turn 1. They prevented the Sri Lankans from scoring a single point via dream runs, ensuring a strong start to the game at the end of the first turn. They made the Sri Lankans work hard in Turn 2, with Aniket Pote and leading the charge, alongside Ganpule. Kashyap joined the party soon after for his team, but the Sri Lankan attackers were no less. They ensured that the Indian teams were not settled throughout the second turn, getting the Indians in crucial moments of the turn, but this wasn’t enough as the India already had a substantial lead by then, giving them a strong platform at the start of Turn 3. In Turn 3, there was …

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen aims for spot in final- Blog, Scores, Updates

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen aims for spot in final- Blog, Scores, Updates

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Syed Modi India International LIVE: PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are the two Indians who will be waiting to book their berth in the final of the Syed Modi India International Super 300 tournament. Sindhu will face youngster Unnati Hooda in the semis while Lakshya will take on Shogo Ogawa of Japan. Stay tuned for updates. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link