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The ODI World Cup, to be played later this year in India, will be an acid test for the Rohit Sharma -led Indian cricket team. The side has not won an ICC title since 2013 and at home it will ve primed to lift the title. On the other hand, Pakistan performance will also be closely watched. The Babar Azam -led side has done consistently well in the last two editions of the T20 World Cup. However, ODIs are a different ball game but former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed feels that the team is up for the challenge. "Pakistan has always given India a tough time. When the Pakistan team goes to India for the World Cup, it will not face any problem in playing on the pitches there," Javed was quoted as saying by Geo.tv . Javed felt that Pakistan have a better bowling line-up than India. "Although recently India scored a lot of runs against New Zealand in the ODI series. But the bowling of Pakistan is not the bowling of New Zealand, so the Indian batsmen scored four hundred runs," he … [Read more...] about “Pakistan Has Always Given India Tough Time,” Ex Star On Teams’ World Cup Chances | Cricket News

ENGLAND TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2023 by Telford Vice • Published on Share Tweet South Africa have won both the games so far. © AFP If you didn't know better you'd have thought the home side were in dead-rubber mode at their training session in Kimberley on Tuesday (January 31). The only South Africa batters who took to the nets were Janneman Malan and Reeza Hendricks. Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi bowled not a ball between them. Except that the South Africans need all the World Cup Super League points they can lay their hands on to uncomplicate their passage to the tournament in India in October and November. Another win over England, who have gone down in the first two matches of the series, will push them into the top eight who will qualify directly. Two more victories over the Netherlands in the coming weeks would guarantee Temba Bavuma's team that status. Anything less and a qualifier could loom in Zimbabwe … [Read more...] about South Africa eye cleansweep on path to World Cup

Getty Images Manchester United can secure a spot in the EFL Cup final when the Red Devils host Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Old Trafford. Manchester United enter this match with a commanding 3-0 lead in aggregate after the club's opening-leg victory at the City Ground last week. The advancing side will earn a spot in the EFL Cup final on Feb. 26. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Manchester United as the -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100) in the latest Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest odds, with Forest the +700 underdog. A draw is priced at +330 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United picks or EFL Cup predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say . After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest odds, prediction, start time: EFL Cup picks, best bets for Feb. 1

WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUP 2023 by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet Van Niekerk wasn't picked after she failed to meet the fitness standards. © Getty All-rounder Dane van Niekerk has been left out of South Africa's squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, set to be played in South Africa, for failing to meet the fitness standards. Sune Luus will captain the side in her absence. Squad: Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon (vice-capt), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker, Annerie Dercksen. Non-traveling reserves: Micaela Andrews, Tebogo Macheke, Tumi Sekhukhune The national captain last played international cricket in September 2021 and has been out for a lengthy period due to a broken ankle. Although she has recovered from her injury, she was left out for failing … [Read more...] about Van Niekerk left out of South Africa’s T20 WC squad

Getty Images Chelsea and Benfica have reached a deal over the transfer of rising superstar midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according CBS soccer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Argentina international, winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with his country, heads to London in a move surpassing $130 million, a Premier League record, pending a medical set to be completed ahead of the deadline in Portugal. The 22-year-old former River Plate man has seen his stock rise astronomically, lasting just half a season with the Portuguese giants. Fernandez won the FIFA World Cup Young Player Award in Qatar after helping solidify the champions' midfield, putting together brilliant performance after brilliant performance on the biggest of stages. He also played a vital role in Benfica winning their Champions League group, where they will play Club Brugge in the round of 16. Fernandez is a deep-lying midfielder with the ability to play both ends of the pitch. Possessing the ability to play attacking or … [Read more...] about Chelsea transfer deadline day: Enzo Fernandez deal for over $130 million agreed with Benfica

Interim USMNT boss Anthony Hudson saw his youthful and MLS-heavy side draw 0-0 with Colombia on Saturday as they closed out their January camp. [ MORE: Follow FA Cup scores, updates ] Hudson’s first game was a 2-1 loss to Serbia earlier this week, while this time the USMNT battled to a hard-fought draw against Colombia. Paxten Aaronson went close twice in the first half, while Matthew Hoppe was also played in but couldn’t get enough power on his effort. Walker Zimmerman came close to winning it in the second half but he got his header all wrong from close range as the cross was just behind him. Jesus Ferreira was also set up in the box but he was crowded out. The clash was fiery throughout as tackles flew in and Kellyn Acosta was involved in a few spicy moments in midfield, especially in the second half. Colombia looked lively in their first game of 2023, which was just its fifth since the conclusion of World Cup qualifying in 2022. Los Cafeteros , like the … [Read more...] about USMNT battles to draw against Colombia to close out January camp

Getty Images With the January transfer window now over, we can look back at some of the major deals and asses which of Europe's biggest clubs fared best. Chelsea were by far the busiest and on the biggest scale while Arsenal and Bayern Munich went for quality over quantity in their business. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City had questionable windows while Weston McKennie was the most high profile USMNT star on the move as he joined Leeds United . Chelsea and Benfica agreeing late in the day to a deal for Enzo Fernandez was the blockbuster deadline day move, but there were a few which made the difference to some of these teams such as Bayern's Joao Cancelo , Arsenal's Jorginho , Manchester United's Marcel Sabitzer , and PSG's Hakim Ziyech ...or maybe not PSG's Hakim Ziyech. We grade some of January's highest profile transfers. Golazo Starting XI Newsletter Get your Soccer Fix from Around the Globe Your ultimate guide to the Beautiful … [Read more...] about Transfer grades: Chelsea splash cash, Arsenal thrive on pragmatism, PSG fumble, Juventus in chaos

The transfer window has now closed and most European soccer clubs are unable to do any further business until the summer. It was a busy final day of business with a lot of unexpected players joining surprise clubs which means that there were a number of winners and losers in terms of those landing good moves and some being forced to stay put despite wanting to go elsewhere. Enzo Fernandez, Jorginho , Isco , Marcel Sabitzer and Milan Skriniar were just a few to experience contrasting fortunes on Jan. 31. We look at some winners and losers: Winner: Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea The transfer saga of this January window ended with the Argentina international getting the move that he has been after all month. The two clubs struck a deal at the last minute possible and the 22-year-old completes what has been a lavish winter spending spree even by Chelsea's new standards. Fernandez leaves a sizeable hole for the Portuguese giants, but brings in the largest possible fee which can … [Read more...] about Transfer Deadline Day winners, losers: Chelsea land Enzo Fernandez, PSG and Ziyech stalled, Arsenal’s Jorginho

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal became India's leading wicket-taker during the second T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. Chahal scalped one wicket in the match and took his total tally to 91 and surpassed Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 90 wickets. However, the performance of the veteran spinner has not been up to the mark for quite some time. Chahal has scalped only four wickets in three T20Is he played this year. Apart from this, he could only achieve three dismissals in three ODIs. As the Rohit Sharma -led side is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup, former India selector Sunil Joshi stated that the 32-year-old spinner should play domestic cricket to regain his form. “Over a period any bowler will go through that phase. Probably Chahal is in that phase. Someone like Chahal, who is not able to get game time in the middle, probably he should request the team management to go and play domestic cricket. Match time is very important for him to get back into form. That should be … [Read more...] about “He Should Request Team Management To…”: Former Selector’s Advice To Yuzvendra Chahal | Cricket News

Chelsea paid a Premier League record fee of 121 million euros to sign Enzo Fernandez as Joao Cancelo made a surprise move to Bayern Munich and Jorginho joined Arsenal on a frantic transfer deadline day in Europe. Premier League clubs have once again massively outspent their rivals in a desperate scramble to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. Graham Potter's struggling Chelsea went on a staggering spending spree in January, bringing in a clutch of players including Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix, who joined on loan from Atletico Madrid. World Cup winner Fernandez, whose transfer was announced by Portuguese club Benfica in the early hours of Wednesday, is Chelsea's eighth signing of the January window. The £106.8 million fee eclipses the previous record of £100 million that Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in 2021. Fernandez, named Best Young Player of the World Cup for his displays during … [Read more...] about Chelsea Pay Record Fee For Enzo Fernandez As Joao Cancelo Joins Bayern Munich | Football News