In a nail-biting Champions League match, PSG's Ousmane Dembele scored the equaliser against Liverpool, setting them up for a dramatic penalty shootout win. Not only did this end Liverpool's European title hopes, but it came at a cost as Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured, potentially affecting their upcoming League Cup final. To add insult to injury, PSG's Achraf Hakimi taunted Liverpool fans by unfurling a banner, cementing his role as a potential villain for the Reds in the future. This crushing defeat is a reminder for Liverpool of last season's failed quadruple attempt, but under manager Arne Slot, they still have a strong shot at the Premier League title and the League Cup final.
Football fans are in for a treat this Sunday as Manchester United take on Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match. Sky customers can catch all the action live at 4pm on Sky Sports or through the Sky Sports app, while non-Sky customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or Month pass. United, currently in 15th place, will be looking to secure their first back-to-back league wins this season, while second-placed Arsenal will be aiming to close the gap with leaders Liverpool.
UP Warriorz achieved a new feat in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by posting the highest total of 225 for five against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Led by Deepti Sharma, the team rode on Georgia Voll's unbeaten 99 to beat the previous record held by Delhi Capitals against the same side. This win puts UP Warriorz at the top of the league standings and leaves RCB in a difficult position.
After his retirement from international cricket, Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir has set his sights on playing in the Indian Premier League 2026, particularly for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team led by Virat Kohli. Despite the ban on Pakistani players in the IPL, Amir plans to obtain a UK passport through his wife and potentially pave his way into the cash-rich league. Former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad believes that Amir's addition to the RCB squad would help them win their first IPL title.
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir expressed his desire to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by 2026 and praised Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli's talent. Amir, who is hoping to obtain a UK passport through his British wife, has his sights set on playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and bringing them their first IPL title. He also shared his admiration for Kohli's batting skills and cherished the bat gifted to him by the Indian captain in 2016.
In a thrilling match, UP Warriorz defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who were the defending champions, by 11 runs in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Despite suffering a top-order collapse, the Warriorz were able to turn things around thanks to some big hitting from Chinelle Henry and Grace Harris. RCB, on the other hand, struggled with their balance and desperately missed the contributions of injured all-rounder Ellyse Perry.
Indian Premier League franchises that acquired stakes in The Hundred teams announced new signings for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Notable signings include Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan joining Mumbai Indians' Oval Invincibles and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joining London Spirit. Additionally, international stars such as Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Amelia Kerr have also been signed by various teams owned by IPL franchises.
The arrival of former Indian skipper MS Dhoni in Chennai for the upcoming IPL 2021 has sparked speculation about his future in the Indian Premier League. Donning a t-shirt with what appears to be an encrypted message saying "ONE LAST TIME" in Morse Code, Dhoni's love affair with the Chennai Super Kings seems to be coming to an end. Despite his love for the game, Dhoni has admitted that maintaining peak fitness is becoming increasingly difficult for him at the age of 39. Fans are now left wondering whether this may be the last ride for the iconic 'Thala'.
In a nail-biting match between UP Warriorz Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the Women's Premier League, Sophie Ecclestone shines as the deciding factor. First, she delivers a stunning performance with the bat, scoring 33 runs from just 19 balls, bringing UPW close to their target of 181. As the match ends in a tie, she then steps up with the ball in the Super Over, conceding only 3 runs and taking a crucial wicket, leading UPW to victory. With this win, UP Warriorz keep their playoff hopes alive while RCBW will be disappointed despite Ellyse Perry's unbeaten knock of 90 runs.
Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 90 and Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 57 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru post a formidable total of 180/6 in their match against UP Warriorz. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Perry's commanding knock and Wyatt-Hodge's support propelled RCB to a competitive score. However, a crucial breakthrough from Tahlia McGrath dismissed Wyatt-Hodge, but Richa Ghosh's first-ball boundary kept the momentum in RCB's favor. The UP Warriorz face a tough challenge in chasing down RCB's impressive total.