Making her debut at the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, India's Vaishnavi Sharma created history by becoming the first player from her country to take a hat-trick at the tournament. Her four-over spell of 5 wickets for just 5 runs played a crucial role in bundling out Malaysia for a mere 31 runs. India went on to win the match by 10 wickets with 17.1 overs to spare.
With only six spots left for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the final round of qualifiers are set to begin in March, 2025. The Football Association of Malaysia has also announced their new head coach, Peter Cklamovski, for the national team. 2024 has seen an eventful year for Asian football with many successful tournaments taking place.
Australia's Youth Selection Panel has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup to be held in Malaysia. The squad includes 15-year-old Caoimhe Bray, who impressed with her performance in Australia's previous T20 campaign. Under the guidance of coach Kristen Beams, the team will face off against Bangladesh, Scotland, and Nepal in the group stage, with the captain yet to be announced.
Despite its long-standing status as the premier football tournament in South-east Asia, the ASEAN Championship is facing a decline in interest and quality. Multiple factors, such as national teams not fielding their best players and the use of non-national stadiums, have contributed to this decline. Even though some football observers may bemoan the dip in standards, veteran coach Steve Darby believes that fans still hold onto their excitement for the tournament, especially as four strong contenders battle for the title.
The Pakistani under-21 hockey team showed a dominant performance as they scored six goals against Bangladesh in their second match of the 2024 Men's Junior Asia Cup. With three goals from Sufyan Khan and one each from other players, Pakistan secured a comfortable 6-0 win. Despite their loss, Bangladesh has a chance to bounce back in their next match against Malaysia.
Despite the challenges and dangers of air travel during WW2, the Allied Forces did indeed use flights from India to resupply anti-Japanese guerrillas in British Malaya and send secret agents to aid their cause. This has been confirmed by the RAF Museum in the UK, which not only provides a factual account but also exhibits one of the actual aircraft used for such missions. One of these aircraft, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber, was even part of the last combat mission of RAF's No.99 Squadron when it was stationed in the Cocos Islands, which puts it just under 12 hours of flying time away from Singapore.
In his first friendly match as the head coach of the Indian national team, Manolo Marquez looks to turn the focus away from individual players and towards building a strong, cohesive team. Despite not securing a win in this match against Malaysia, Marquez's focus on team building and development bodes well for the future of Indian football. With him at the helm, India could start becoming known for the quality of its team rather than individual players.
The inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Malaysia, will see India and Pakistan battling it out in the same group. The tournament will include six teams, divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The tournament will commence on December 15, with the hosts facing Sri Lanka in the opening game. India and Pakistan are set to clash on the same day while the top two teams from each group will compete in the Super Four round on December 19 and 20.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face off in the inaugural Women's U19 Asia Cup, which will be held in Malaysia and feature six teams. The tournament begins in December, with hosts Malaysia taking on Sri Lanka in the opening game and India facing Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash later in the day. The top two teams from the group stage will advance to the Super Four round, with the final set to take place on December 22. Stay updated on all the latest news and updates on Cricket with NDTV Sports.
The Asian Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the inaugural Under-19 Women's Asia Cup to be held in Malaysia from December 15 to 22. Arch-rivals Pakistan and India have been placed in the same group and will go head to head on the opening day of the competition. The tournament will feature six teams, with two groups of three teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage, with the final scheduled for December 22. This is not the first time Pakistan and India have been in the same group in a cricket tournament, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two nations on every level.