LONDON, June 24 (AFP): Pakistan condemned South Africa to World Cup elimination and kept alive their own slender chances of advancing to the semi-finals with a 49-run win at Lord's on Sunday.Chasing 309 to remain in the hunt for a last four berth, South Africa's survival bid petered out on...
Read moreSOUTHAMPTON, June 24 (AFP): Mohammed Shami's World Cup hat-trick that sealed India's victory against Afghanistan was the ultimate reward for his hard work after a "long journey" back to full fitness.The 28-year-old paceman has had to cope with weight issues, injury and a legal quarrel with his estranged wife.In 2018,...
Read moreVALENCIENNES, Jun 24 (AP): As the Cameroon players protested and play was delayed, England's staff and players watched in disbelief."I didn't know what was going on," England coach Phil Neville said. "Are they going to walk off?"Twice, the English couldn't be sure if Sunday's Women's World Cup last-16 game would...
Read morePORTO ALEGRE, Jun 24 (AP): Lionel Messi avoided another disappointment with the national team as Argentina escaped elimination in the group stage of the Copa America.Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero scored a goal in each half as Argentina defeated guest team Qatar 2-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals...
Read moreMANCHESTER, June 24 (AFP): Former captain Daniel Vettori has praised New Zealand for holding their nerve as West Indies batsman Carlos Brathwaite launched a blistering World Cup onslaught.Brathwaite smashed 101 to take West Indies agonisingly close to victory at Old Trafford on Saturday but was caught by Trent Boult in...
Read moreSYDNEY, June 24 (AFP): Australia hailed "humble and inspirational" Ashleigh Barty as the new queen of tennis Monday after she joined Evonne Goolagong Cawley as the country's second woman to reach world number one.The French Open champion claimed the top spot by beating Julia Goerges to win the Birmingham WTA...
Read moreHALLE WESTFALEN, June 24 (AFP): Roger Federer will head to Wimbledon in high spirits after waltzing past Belgium's David Goffin in straight sets to win a record-extending 10th title at the ATP event in Halle on Sunday.Federer, 37, beat Goffin 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to secure his 102nd career singles title...
Read moreMANCHESTER, June 24 (AFP): New Zealand have been fined for a slow over-rate in their thrilling World Cup victory over West Indies, the International Cricket Council said on Sunday.Skipper Kane Williamson was docked 20 percent of his match fee while the rest of the Kiwi players received 10 percent fines...
Read moreProfile of Virat Kohli, India batsman at the 2019 Cricket World Cup — AFP
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