FIFA World Cup witnesses four draws in a single day for first time since 1958
The FIFA World Cup saw all four matches end in draws for the first time since 1958, with Cape Verde holding Spain and Iran drawing 2-2 with New Zealand.
The FIFA World Cup saw all four matches end in draws for the first time since 1958, with Cape Verde holding Spain and Iran drawing 2-2 with New Zealand.
Ashok Sharma has replaced injured pacer Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Yudhvir will undergo rehabilitation for a right rotator cuff injury.
Iranian supporters displayed the pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flag inside SoFi Stadium during Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand despite FIFA's ban on political symbols.
Iran came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener, with Ramin Rezaeian earning Player of the Match honours.
Neymar is unlikely to feature in Brazil's FIFA World Cup Group C match against Haiti after a fresh evaluation of his Grade 2 calf strain, reports say.
With this win, India not only lifts the T20 World Cup trophy again but also becomes the first team ever to win back-to-back T20 World Cups and the first to do so on home soil.
With the emphatic victory, Australia also sealed the multi-format series with an unassailable 12-4 lead.
Lakshya Sen had also reached the summit clash in 2022 and overcame Lai, despite battling blisters on his right toe, to register a 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 victory in a gruelling match that lasted one hour and 37 minutes.
The title clash also carries a compelling narrative as India look to break their winless streak against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.
Large groups of fans could be heard singing Livin' la Vida Loca while waiting in queues to enter the stadium, with some admitting that the performance by the global pop star was reason enough to secure tickets for the marquee event.
