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Hosts Cambodia held by Pakistan in 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers
Played at the capital's Olympic Stadium, the game attracted more than 11,000 spectators. Each side squandered many goal-scoring chances. The two will meet again at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on October 17. In September's FIFA rankings, Cambodia sits in the 177th place, while Pakistan is in the 197th spot.
Men's ODI WC: Arijit Singh to ignite the stage before India-Pakistan clash
"Kickstarting the much-awaited #INDvPAK clash with a special performance! Brace yourselves for a mesmerising musical special ft. Arijit Singh at the largest cricket ground in the world- The Narendra Modi Stadium," BCCI posted on social media platform X on Thursday night.
Men’s ODI WC: Australia need Adam Zampa to step up and win some games, says Ricky Ponting vv
Zampa came back into action for Australia in their opening clash against India at Chennai only in the 18th over. But KL Rahul took him for three fours in the opening over and from their onwards, he couldn’t play a decisive hand in the match as India won by six wickets, with his figures reading as 0-53 in eight overs.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Australia suffer humiliating 134-run defeat against South Africa
This was also Aussies biggest defeat by runs in ODI World Cups. It marked the first instance since 1992 where the five-time champion suffered consecutive losses at the start of a World Cup campaign, first against India in Chennai.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for listing Ukrainian regions in its members
The latest suspension will not impact the participation of sportspersons with Russian passports from participating in the Paris Olympic Games as neutral athletes.
Men’s ODI WC: Late ticket sales happening close to start time of India’s games emerges as a sore point
Despite the stadium being 75% full at the start time of the game, the two hill stands and terraces had a lot of vacant seats, which were completely packed by evening as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win in front of nearly 35,000 fans, as compared to the official capacity of 37,500.
Men's ODI WC: Kohli-Naveen share warm hugs to bury the hatchet, leaves netizens in frenzy
Months after a heating on-field exchange during the Indian Premier League, Kohli and Naveen buried the hatched during the 2023 World Cup game on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Men's ODI WC: Recuperating Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad ahead of Pakistan clash
Gill's illness kept him out of India's first two matches-- against Australia and Afghanistan -- of the showpiece event. In his absence, left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan opened the innings with captain Rohit Sharma in both games.
Men's ODI WC: 'My job is to make sure we get a good start,' says Rohit Sharma after record century against Afghanistan
With his scintillating batting display on Wednesday, the 36-year-old opener reached his century in just 63 balls, the fastest century by an India player at a Cricket World Cup, breaking a 40-year record set by the legendary Kapil Dev 40 years ago.
Men's ODI WC: Really excited at the prospect of tomorrow, says Kane Williamson ahead of clash against Bangladesh
There were question marks over Williamson’s participation in the event after rupturing the ACL in his right knee in March, while fielding in the opening match of IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans, and had to undergo surgery on return to home.
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