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It was important to open T20 WC with victory: Shanto

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- Agence France-Presse - June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was happy to break the defeat jinx when it mattered most. The Tigers were at the receiving end following their 2-1 series defeat to associate nation USA, just ahead of the T20 World Cup. And then they surrendered meekly to India in the only official practice

Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup

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- Agence France-Presse - June 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Afghanistan's bowlers exploited to the full a pitch assisting both pace and spin at the Providence Stadium on Friday as they skittled New Zealand for just 75 from 15.2 overs and bowled their team to a 84-run run victory in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan captain and spin bowler Rashid Khan

ICC working hard to fix New York T20 pitch

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- Agence France-Presse - June 7, 2024

Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) say they are hoping for an improvement in the surfaces at the T20 World Cup venue in New York after widespread criticism of the pitch. The opening two games at the recently built temporary venue, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, were both

Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of five Olympic rings

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- Agence France-Presse - June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. The structure of rings, made of recycled French steel, will be displayed on the south side of the

US beat Pakistan in T20 WC Super Over thriller

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- Agence France-Presse - June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

The United States enjoyed arguably the greatest day in their cricket history as the non-Test nation beat Pakistan in a stunning Super Over upset at the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Both teams made 159 in their standard 20 overs of this Group A match at Grand Prairie, near Dallas, Texas. Then

Sri Lanka unfazed by Bangladesh challenge in do or die game

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- Times Report - June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Emboldened by its recent success against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka batting coach Thilina Kandambi is confident that they can overcome the challenge posed by the Tigers in the T20 World Cup. The match turned out to be a 'do or die' game for Sri Lanka in a bid to keep their Super

Palestine create history by reaching third round of WC qualifiers

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- Agence France-Presse - June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday against Lebanon in Doha. Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, the Palestinian team has already claimed a piece of footballing history

Mbappe on target as France grab 3-0 friendly win over Luxembourg

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- Reuters - June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

France strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win over Luxembourg in a pre-Euro 2024 friendly in Metz on Wednesday as striker Kylian Mbappe sealed the win after delivering two assists. Forward Randal Kolo Muani put France in front just before the break, heading in from a precise Mbappe pass, before Jonathan Clauss's

Australia beat Oman by 39 runs in T20 World Cup opener

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- Agence France-Presse - June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Marcus Stoinis shone with bat and ball as Australia launched their bid for a grand slam of major cricket titles with a 39-run victory over Oman at the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Wednesday. Stoinis smashed a game-changing 67 not out off just 36 balls to power Australia to 164-5

New York wicket raising concerns after second low scoring game

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- Agence France-Presse - June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Ireland coach Heinrich Malan said the surface for Tuesday's T20 World Cup game against India didn't live up to expectations after pundits slammed it as "dangerous." India won the Group A game by eight wickets after they bowled Ireland out for just 96. Malan didn't lay blame for the defeat on the