After suffering a 24-run defeat against India in their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash, Australia's fate now depends on the outcome of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match.
Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Barbados on Sunday.
Shoaib Akhtar praised Rashid Khan's Afghanistan after their historic T20 World Cup win over Australia. Using a striking analogy, Akhtar said, "An elephant is 100 times bigger and 80 times smarter than a lion, but Afghan lions took the elephant as their lunch." He highlighted Afghanistan's strong attitude and Rashid's leadership, attributing their victory to mentality over skill. Gulbadin Naib starred with four wickets for 20 runs as Afghanistan bowled out Australia for 127, securing their first-ever win against them in senior international cricket.
On Saturday, India inched closer to a semis berth in the T20 World Cup following their comprehensive 50-run victory against Bangladesh in a Super Eight contest. All-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed a 27-ball fifty as India posted 196 for 5 -- their highest score in what has been a low-scoring tournament so far -- at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Bangladesh were never really in the chase and managed 146 for 8 in reply, succumbing to their second Group 1 defeat to be on the brink of elimination.
In their ICC T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh on Saturday, Team India set a new personal record by hitting 13 sixes, the most they have ever hit in a single T20 World Cup game.
Hardik Pandya made history in India's T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against Bangladesh by becoming the first Indian to achieve 300+ runs and 20+ wickets in the tournament's history. His blistering 50 off 27 balls and key wicket of Litton Das highlighted his all-round prowess, propelling India to 196/5. With 302 runs and 21 wickets in 21 matches, Pandya joins an elite group of all-rounders, solidifying his status as one of India's most valuable T20 players.
Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 53 off 28 balls was pivotal in India's innings against Afghanistan, showcasing his fearless and adaptive batting style. Afghan skipper Rashid Khan praised Yadav's ability to change the game's tempo and highlighted his belief in his skills. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling (4-1-7-3) further troubled Afghanistan, with Rashid noting their inexperience against Bumrah's smart variations. Rashid, who took three key wickets, emphasized the need for more matches against top teams for better assessment and growth of his team.
"I have been the world's number one batsman for the past two years," Suryakumar Yadav had said in reference to his ability to adapt to various situations and adjust his style and technique based on the specific requirements of each match.
Despite Rashid Khan's improved bowling figures of 3/26 against India, Suryakumar Yadav's exceptional innings of 53 off 28 balls propelled India to a total of 181 for 8 after they chose to bat first on a surface that made it difficult to hit through the line. Afghanistan's run chase never gained momentum, and they were bowled out for 134 in exactly 20 overs. The Afghan batters' questionable shot selection contributed to their downfall and extended their winless streak against India.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott feels his team is a stronger unit in a day game and expects his sprightly bunch to optimise the conditions against a formidable India in their opening Super 8 fixture here on Thursday.
Youngster Francisco Conceicao snatched Portugal a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 Group F opener on Tuesday just minutes after coming off the bench. The 21-year-old Porto winger capitalised from close range after the Czechs were unable to clear a cross, completing his team's comeback.
The world's number one batter Suryakumar Yadav has had to change his game due to the nature of the wickets in the T20 World Cup but he is expecting the surfaces in the Caribbean to be a lot better for strokeplay. India open their Super 8 campaign against Afghanistan here on Thursday. Their other games are against Bangladesh and Australia in St Lucia, which has produced the tournament's highest total thus far, and Antigua.
Neeraj Chopra, Olympic and world champion javelin thrower, secured his first gold medal at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on Tuesday after returning from a minor injury break. The competition also included 19-year-old German talent Max Dehning and local favorite Toni Keranen. Neerj secured gold with a throw of 85.97m on his third attempt.
France's 1-0 victory over Austria in their Euro 2024 opener was overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe's injury. Maximilian Woeber's own goal secured the win. Mbappe missed a chance to extend the lead before suffering a broken nose in a collision with Kevin Danso. Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the injury's severity, casting doubt on Mbappe's availability for the next match.
Pacer Lockie Ferguson achieved the best bowling figures in T20 internationals as New Zealand earned a consolation closing win against Papua New Guinea in the World Cup on Monday. Ferguson bowled four maiden overs and claimed three wickets as PNG was bowled out for 78 runs in 19.4 overs. The target was gunned down by New Zealand at 79 for 3 in 12.2 overs. Devon Conway top-scored with 35.
The Indian team meant business in its opening practice session in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup with Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav going the extra mile in their bid to make an impact in the Super 8s.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the USA in its earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket win over Ireland.
Harry Brook's swift and undefeated 47 propelled England to a 41-run triumph over Namibia in a rain-affected, reduced-overs encounter in Antigua on Saturday. This result placed the defending champions on the verge of advancing to the T20 World Cup knockout stage, despite previously facing the risk of elimination. After a three-hour delay due to inclement weather, conditions improved, and a target of 11 overs per side was established. However, another rain interruption further reduced the match to 10 overs each.
Virat Kohli's string of single digit scores in the ongoing T20 World Cup is hardly a concern as he has been in superb touch during nets and is looking hungrier than ever ahead of the Super Eight, India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Saturday.
Pakistan and New Zealand, two prominent sides, faced unexpected departures from the current 2024 T20 World Cup, unable to progress to the Super 8s stage. The match between the USA and Ireland at Lauderhill, Florida, was abandoned due to rain, resulting in Pakistan's elimination from the tournament. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's convincing seven-wicket victory against Papua New Guinea sealed New Zealand's fate, preventing them from moving forward in the competition.
The United States' T20 World Cup group match against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida was washed out on Friday, ensuring the co-hosts' progress to the Super Eight knockout stage at the expense of former champions Pakistan. Unrelenting rain, which had put South Florida at risk of life-threatening flooding, resulted in a wet outfield when the teams arrived. Although the rain stopped in the morning, umpires called off the game when it returned after several inspections.
Following their opening victory over Ireland by 8 wickets, India's six-run win against Pakistan was followed by a convincing seven-wicket triumph over the USA, securing their place in the Super 8s of the tournament. India will next face Canada in their fourth and final group match at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday.
England revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking victory over Oman by eight wickets in Antigua on Thursday. The reigning champions needed a significant win to improve their net run-rate (NRR) as they strive to surpass Scotland and qualify for the second-round Super Eights. Oman was dismissed for a mere 47 runs, unable to cope with England's combination of spin and pace. Leg-break bowler Adil Rashid took 4-11 from his four overs, while fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both had figures of 3-12.
Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs on Thursday to edge closer to the second round of the T20 World Cup. Shakib, the 37-year-old former captain, recorded his 13th fifty in the format as Bangladesh made 159-5 in their 20 overs. Shakib went on to finish undefeated on 64 off 46 deliveries having crunched nine fours as international cricket returned to Arnos Vale for the first time in 10 years. In reply, the Dutch made 134-8 off their 20 overs.
Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday acknowledged the fact that Team India struggled in a below-par chase of 111 despite defeating United States by seven wickets in a T20 World Cup Group A game in New York. With their third win in a row, India qualified for the Super Eight stage riding on a fighting fifty by Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh's four-wicket haul.
India's bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, emphasised that the team will maintain their intensity and focus against the United States following their remarkable victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. The win came on the heels of an exceptional bowling display, which Mhambrey described as one of their finest performances to date. Despite posting a modest total of 119 runs in the first innings, India's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in the low-scoring thriller against their fierce rivals, Pakistan, at the Nassau County ground in New York.
In a moment of personal triumph amidst Pakistan's disappointing campaign, pacer Haris Rauf surpassed the 100-wicket milestone in T20I cricket during their Group A match against Canada at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Tuesday. Rauf's blistering pace left the Canadian batsmen stunned as he finished the first innings with figures of 2/26 in his four-over spell.Apple unveiled macOS Sequoia as the latest version of its desktop operating system for Mac computers, at WWDC 2024. The update to macOS Sonoma will be rolled out to eligible Mac models later this year with support for new features including iPhone Mirroring, a dedicated Passwords app that works on the company's devices as well as Windows computers. Meanwhile, Apple's Safari browser is gaining the ability to automatically summarise web pages, using machine learning technology. The macOS 15 update will roll out to eligible Mac computers later this year.
With macOS Sequoia, Apple is adding support for iPhone Mirroring, which will allow users to access their smartphone directly from the computer's screen. The feature will work even when the smartphone is away, and while the screen is locked, according to the company. Apple also says that notifications from an iPhone will be mirrored onto macOS Sequoia, and users can interact with them to open the app and interact with it without picking up their smartphone.
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Spinner Keshav Maharaj narrowly managed to defend 11 runs in the final over, as South Africa maintained their composure to secure a tense victory over Bangladesh by a narrow margin of four runs in the T20 World Cup on Monday. In a match where momentum shifted back and forth, Bangladesh displayed resilience throughout, led by determined innings from Mahmudullah (20) and Towhid Hridoy (37). However, they fell short of delivering the decisive blow in the 20th over while chasing a modest target of 114.iOS 18 was unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event on Monday, along with several new features and capabilities with artificial intelligence, as well as Home Screen customisation options. The latest version of iOS will add support for vastly improved control centre options along with support for controls from third party apps, according to the company. iOS 18 also takes advantage of Apple's processors to deliver new features that will be available on eligible iPhone models later this year, when the iOS 18 update rolls out.
Apple is also improving privacy features on iOS 18 including the ability to control how data is shared with apps. With iOS 18, users will be able to share specific contacts with apps instead of providing access to their entire contact list. Meanwhile, users will also be able to lock certain apps from their home screen, preventing unauthorised users to access these apps without biometric authentication or the device's passcode.
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Rohan Bopanna's entry into doubles for the Paris Olympics tennis competition, based on his World No. 4 ranking as on Monday, has been confirmed by the International Tennis Federation. The top-10 players in men's and women's doubles -- based on Monday's rankings -- get automatic qualification. The ITF, in a statement on its website, refrained from announcing the rest of the field.
India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a two-paced track, managing a meager 119 against Pakistan on Sunday. Despite a valiant effort from Rishabh Pant, who scored a fortuitous 42 off 31 balls at the new number three spot, the rest of the star-studded line-up struggled to adapt to the challenging surface. Pakistan's bowlers, led by Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf with three wickets each, bowled out India with an over to spare. India's innings crumbled as they lost 7 wickets for 30 runs, falling from a solid 89 for 3 in the 12th over.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain clinched his maiden French Open title by defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the final in Paris on Sunday. With this victory, the world number three has secured his third Grand Slam title, adding to his Wimbledon triumph last year and his US Open win in 2022. Remarkably, Alcaraz maintains a flawless record in major finals.
Australia crushed England by 36 runs in Barbados on Saturday to leave the defending champions' T20 World Cup hopes in the balance. Put in to bat, Australia smashed 201-7 off their 20 overs. England could only muster 165-6 in reply, remaining winless after two matches.
Pakistan have been given a much-needed boost ahead of Sunday's clash with India at the T20 World Cup with all-rounder Imad Wasim passed fit to play.
South Africa overcame an early scare before David Miller guided them to a tense four-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Long Island, New York, on Saturday. Miller remained unbeaten with a crucial 59 off 51 balls, steering South Africa to 106 for six in 18.5 overs in response to the Dutch total of 103 for nine. This win marked South Africa's second consecutive victory in Group D, while it was the first loss for the Netherlands, who previously triumphed over Nepal in Dallas.
Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar on Friday said the pitch at the Nassau County ground got slower in the second half of their T20 World Cup match against Ireland which they won by 12 runs. After putting on 137/7 in the first half, Canada restricted the Irish batters to 125 for seven to eke out their first-ever win of the tournament.
Jasmine Paolini reached the French Open final with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Mirra Andreeva, becoming the first Italian woman in the final since 2012. Paolini's aggressive play overwhelmed Andreeva. Despite previous losses, Paolini's experience and resilience shone through. She now faces world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Paolini expressed her emotions and acknowledged Andreeva's talent.
India's eight-wicket victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener got soured a bit as skipper Rohit Sharma trudged off the field after suffering a blow on his upper arm from a delivery bowled by pacer Josh Little in New York on Wednesday.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest woman to reach the semifinals of a major event since Martina Hingis at the US Open 27 years ago. She also became the youngest player to achieve this feat at Roland Garros since Hingis in 1997. Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was unexpectedly ousted from the French Open after a 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 quarter-final loss to Andreeva on Wednesday.
World number one Magnus Carlsen extended his lead by defeating R Praggnanandhaa in an armageddon showdown at Norway Chess 2024. Carlsen avenged his earlier classical game loss to the Indian prodigy. The tournament saw intense battles, with notable performances from Hikaru Nakamura, Ding Liren, Ju Wenjun, Lei Tingjie, and R Vaishali.
Max O'Dowd's unbeaten 54 off 48 balls guided the Netherlands to a six-wicket win against Nepal in their T20 World Cup Group D match on Tuesday at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The Dutch chased down the target of 107 runs in 18.4 overs, with Bas de Leede hitting the winning boundary. Vikram Singh contributed 22 runs, while Sybrand Engelbrecht scored 14.
The T20 World Cup match between England and Scotland in Bridgetown, Barbados, was abandoned due to intermittent rain on Tuesday, resulting in both teams sharing a point each. The game was initially reduced to 10 overs per side, with Scotland reaching an impressive 90 for no loss in their innings. England's revised target, according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, was set at 109 runs off 10 overs.