The Serbian superstar, Nikola Jokic, recently revealed that the loss to Team USA in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics was the hardest blow of his professional career. Despite his numerous individual and team achievements, Jokic still carries the pain of falling short against Team USA, even though his team had already beaten them in the group stage. In an interview with Mozzart Sport, Jokic spoke about the defeat, saying it was one of the toughest in their careers and describing it as a "big chance" that they ultimately couldn't capitalize on.
In a one-sided match, New Zealand outplayed India to win by a huge margin of 58 runs in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The White Ferns posted the highest total of the tournament so far, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 57 leading the way. India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team did not play their best game and will need to improve in all areas, especially fielding, in their upcoming matches.
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was overwhelmed with emotion as she heard the national anthem being played before their T20 World Cup match against New Zealand. The video, posted on ICC's Instagram account, shows Kaur taking a deep breath and visibly holding back tears during the anthem. It was a powerful reminder of the pride and honor that comes with representing one's country on the global stage.
In a dominant performance, South Africa's bowlers led the team to a convincing 10-wicket win over West Indies in their first match of the Women's T20 World Cup. Nonkululeko Mlaba's career-best figures of 4/29 and Marizanne Kapp's dismissals of key batters set the tone for the match. South African openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Britis then sealed the deal with an impressive display of batting, leaving West Indies defeated and in need of a strong comeback in their upcoming matches. With this strong start, South Africa looks to be a top contender for the T20 World Cup title.
As the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup draws near, all eyes are on the opening match between India and New Zealand, two top contenders in Group A. Fans can stay updated on the live scorecard and other updates by simply clicking on the designated icon. With the tournament held in UAE, it will also mark the seventh time for some iconic players to participate and for top bowlers to showcase their skills in the T20 format. Be sure to catch the top 7 moments in Women's T20 World Cup history, including the best innings and highest wicket-takers.
South Africa secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Ireland in the first of their two T20 matches. Ryan Rickleton and Reeza Hendricks set a new record for the highest opening wicket partnership in a T20 international on foreign soil, leading the way for South Africa as they chased down a target of 171-8. With this win, the team is now looking ahead to their next match on Sunday and the upcoming three-match One Day International series against Ireland next week.
In a thrilling opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh held their nerves to secure a 16-run victory against Scotland. Sobhana Mostary (36 off 38 balls) and Shathi Rani (29) led the way for Bangladesh as they posted a competitive total of 119 for seven. Despite a valiant effort from Sarah Bryce (49* off 52 balls), Scotland fell short of the target and managed to score only 103 for seven in their allotted 20 overs.
With both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing opening round results, Manchester United and FC Porto prepare to battle it out at the Estadio Do Dragao in Porto. Along with the added pressure on Manchester United's coach Erik Ten Hag, the match promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top European clubs. Tune in to Sony Sports Network at 00:30 AM to catch all the action live.
In the world of football, transfer news and rumors constantly swirl, and Friday's newspapers bring some exciting updates. Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly flying in to watch the team's upcoming clash against Aston Villa, adding fuel to speculation about coach Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford. Another potential story to watch is the possibility of forward Jadon Sancho returning to the England squad, as interim boss Lee Carsley has opened the door for his return. Meanwhile, Dele Alli unfortunately suffered a slight muscle strain upon his return to football, according to Everton manager Sean Dyche.
Pakistan pulled off an impressive bowling performance to defeat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. After setting a modest total of 116 runs in the first innings, Pakistan's bowlers led by captain Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal restricted Sri Lanka to just 85 runs, with Athapaththu's 3/18 and 3 wickets each for Prabodhani and Kumari not enough to save their team. With the ball dominating the bat in a low-scoring match, Pakistan's victory was a testament to their disciplined bowling efforts.