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2nd T20I: McGrath, Mooney fifties power Australia Women to 187/1 against India Women
Put into bat first, skipper Alyssa Healy (25 off 15) gave Australia a flying start by dealing in boundaries. With fast bowlers not making much of an impact, Harmanpreet introduced spin of Deepti Sharma in the fourth over and it worked as Healy cut and got a leading edge, with Vaidya taking a catch at short third-man.
FIFA World Cup: Absolutely gutted...it'll take some time to get over it, says captain Kane after England's exit
The England captain had already levelled the score with a penalty to cancel out Aurelien Tchouameni's 17th-minute opener for France. In the 83rd minute, Kane had another opportunity to level from the spot after Mason Mount was bundled over by Theo Hernandez.
FIFA World Cup: England out in quarters, but Southgate should stay to guide young lions
England have now fallen in the quarterfinals seven times (more than any other country) with Qatar 2022 joining Germany 2006, South Korea and Japan 2002, Mexico 1986, Spain 1982 (which had a different competition format), Mexico 1970 and Chile 1962. What makes this year's exit tough to take for England fans is that it came in what was arguably the best match of the tournament to date.
BWF World Tour Finals: Yamaguchi beats Tai Tzu-Ying to clinch women's singles title
While the score was close Yamaguchi, who last won the season-ender five years ago, was unmistakably in the driver's seat during the 46-minute contest. With this, the Japanese became the first women's singles player since Ye Zhaoying in 1997 to claim the All England Open, World Championships and end-of-season finals all in the same year.
Australia complete West Indies sweep to close in on World Test Championship final
The World Test Championship pacesetters wrapped up the 2-0 series sweep late in the first session on the fourth day of the clash, with pacer Michael Neser completing proceedings by dismissing Marquino Mindley for a duck. It means Australia moves further ahead at the head of the World Test Championship standings, with the Aussies now boasting an impressive 75 percent win-percentage for the current period.
Australia spinner Jess Jonassen ruled out of India tour with injury, Wellington called up
The left-arm spinner has returned home to Queensland, will be replaced in Australia's 15-player squad by leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington, who is expected to fly into India and link up with the touring party on Tuesday, ahead of the third T20I. Jonassen strained her right hamstring while fielding during Australia's emphatic nine-wicket win at DY Patil Stadium on Friday.
No regrets about starting Ronaldo on bench, says Portugal head coach Santos
Youssef En-Nesyri headed home on the stroke of halftime after Portugal dominated possession without finding a way past Morocco's defense in their quarterfinal here. Ronaldo, who started on the bench for the second game in a row, was introduced in the 51st minute as a replacement for Ruben Neves, and made an immediate impact.
We can be proud of this England team, says Wayne Rooney
France reached the FIFA World Cup semifinal, where they will face Morocco. Speaking during the Viacom18 Sports' FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 presentation, Rooney said that England has a young squad and should look ahead. Speaking during the Viacom18 Sports' FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 presentation, Rooney said that England has a young squad and should look ahead.
We were here to try and win tournament: England coach Southgate
England had more chances than France in the game, but were undone by a 25-meter drive from Aurelien Tchouameni and a header from Olivier Giroud. Although capitain Harry Kane levelled once from the penalty spot, he fired a second penalty over the bar seven minutes from time.
French coach Deschamps not looking beyond semis against 'historic' Morocco
Speaking to the press after France's 2-1 win against England in a thrilling quarterfinal, the coach, whose contract is up at the end of the tournament said: "I will be manager for the semifinal and after that we will see. I don't know everything in advance. We will tackle that later." He gave a lot of merit to his side's win, which came thanks to a first half shot from Aurelien Tchouameni and a second half header from Olivier Giroud, while Harry Kane scored one penalty and then missed another that would have taken the game into extra time.
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