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Australia Claims Sixth ODI World Cup in Final Victory Over India

19Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Sports

Australia Claims Sixth ODI World Cup in Final Victory Over India

Australia won the Cricket World Cup 2023, defeating India by 6 wickets in the final. The match was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on November 19, 2023. Australia's victory was their sixth World Cup title, extending their record as the most successful team in the tournament's history. Australia clinched their sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating India with a six-wicket victory in the 2023 World Cup final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Despite India's strong performance throughout the tournament, winning 10 consecutive matches, Australia emerged as the superior team in the final, thanks in large part to Travis Head's outstanding century. In a one-sided match, Australia successfully chased down India's total of 240, reaching 241/4 in 43 overs....

Naseem Shah not included in Pak squad for ICC WC 23

1Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan, Sports

Naseem Shah not included in Pak squad for ICC WC 23

Naseem Shah was one of the most anticipated players in the lead-up to the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, but a shoulder injury has ruled him out of the tournament. The 20-year-old fast bowler has been one of Pakistan's most impressive players in recent years, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's chances of winning the World Cup. Shah sustained the injury during Pakistan's Super Four match against India in the Asia Cup. He was forced to leave the field after bowling just three overs, and scans later revealed a shoulder tear. Shah is expected to be out of action for at least six months. This means that he will also miss Pakistan's home Test series against England in December. Shah's exclusion from the World Cup squad is a significant setback for Pakistan. He is a genu...

Qatar shows interest to host the 2036 Olympics after FIFA World Cup success

12Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

Qatar shows interest to host the 2036 Olympics after FIFA World Cup success

According to sources, Qatar is committed to hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games in Doha. The current FIFA World Cup's success has given the Qataris more confidence and strengthened their determination to host the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has not specified a deadline for when it intends to award the 2036 sports extravaganza. If Qatar hosts the 2036 Olympics, it will become the first Muslim nation to host the Olympics. The Olympic administration does not consider Qatar due in part to worries about the summer temperatures in the desert state. Qatar did not make the cut for the shortlist for either the 2016 or 2020 Games. Those games were ultimately held in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, respectively. The Gulf nation of Qatar has used innovative air-conditioning systems in s...

Things that happen for first time in FIFA World Cup history

7Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

Things that happen for first time in FIFA World Cup history

This time FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar. It is for the first time that such a big sports event in being held in middle eastern country. In this tournament there are few things that are going to happen for the first time in the FIFA World Cup history. Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history in their Group C opener against Argentina. The Arabs defeated the favorites 2-1 thanks to goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari. Saudi Arabia’s win finally put an end to Argentina’s 36 matches winning streak. Morocco qualified for the Quarter Finals Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties recently to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. At Doha's Education City Stadium, neither team coul...

Morocco kicked out Spain from the FIFA World Cup 2022

7Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

Morocco kicked out Spain from the FIFA World Cup 2022

Morocco has just made its way into the quarter-finals by defeating one of the tournament favorites. Achraf Hakimi scored the game-winning penalty as Morocco advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 in a shoot-out on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw. Spain's head coach, Luis Enrique, claimed that his team practiced by taking 1,000 penalties as homework. However, Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets all missed from the spot. Madrid-born Hakimi dinked his house to the delight of Morocco's wild crowd. Spain had high hopes of repeating their World Cup victory from 2010. However, despite Spain having more of the ball and Morocco having fewer opportunities, Morocco won in the nail-biting match of the world cup. Morocco's supporters erupt...