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FIFA+ app AR feature allows fans to see stats for players on ground
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The FIFA+ app includes an augmented reality feature that allows fans to see VAR (Video Assistant Referee) replays and different camera angles. FIFA says that only people who attend live matches will be able to access the FIFA+ Stadium Experience, reports Engadget.
India have to play very well to beat a very challenging Bangladesh team: Rohit Sharma
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The last time these two teams played here in an ODI series, Bangladesh won 2-1 in 2015. India, who lost to New Zealand 1-0, will be boosted by the return of Rohit, K.L Rahul and Virat Kohli for the three-match series. "It is going to be an exciting series as always has been whenever we have come to Bangladesh.
Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan express excitement about leading MI Emirates, MI Cape Town
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Pollard-led MI Emirates, will feature T20 stars like Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Trent Boult, and Imran Tahir. They will debut in the ILT20, set to begin on January 13 and end on February 12, with 34 matches to be played across three venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. "I'm very excited about this opportunity to be the Captain of a new team.
IND v BAN: Rohit, Kohli return as India brace themselves for Bangladesh challenge in ODIs
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After a young side went to New Zealand and lost the only ODI of the series with the next two matches being rain-affected, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul are back as India brace themselves for the challenge from Bangladesh in the series opener on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Smith captains Australia in Test against West Indies as Cummins suffers mild quad soreness
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"Pat Cummins is experiencing some mild right sided quadricep soreness. "He will continue to be monitored by team medical staff and his availability to bowl in the second innings will be assessed on an ongoing basis," said Cricket Australia in a statement on Saturday. Smith had captained Australia during last summer's Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.
Umran Malik to replace Mohd Shami in India's ODI squad
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The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Umran Malik as Shami's replacement. India's squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.
Brazil boss Tite takes responsibility for Cameroon loss
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Tite made nine changes to the team that beat Switzerland on Monday but denied he lacked respect against the African side. "We were very wary about the threat posed by Cameroon," Tite said. "They won the match on merit. They played very well vertically.
We want to build the biggest league outside India, says SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith
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"The goal of SA20 is to get South Africa cricket back to the place we all know it belongs - competing with India, competing with the likes of England and Australia and keeping the international game strong," said SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith at an event with Viacom18 Sports in Mumbai. In November, Viacom18 and SA20 announced a partnership to exclusively broadcast and stream South Africa.
FIFA World Cup: Asian delight as South Korea stun Portugal to qualify for knockouts
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On Friday at the Education City Stadium, The Koreans took second place in the group behind leaders Portugal who had already qualified for the last 16 round before their match against the South Koreans. Portugal topped the group with seven points, followed by South Korea and Uruguay with four, and Ghana with three.
Cameroon stun Brazil 1-0 but fail to qualify for knockout as Switzerland qualify
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Vincent Aboubakar headed the match winning goal in stoppage time but his joy immediately turned to disappointment as he was given a second yellow card for taking his shirt off. Cameroon had acquitted themselves well throughout as Bryan Mbuemo shot saw Brazil keeper Ederson, deputising for Liverpool keeper Alisson bring off a superlative save.
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