Friday, March 29TRUSTED FEARLESS INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL NEWS PORTAL

Tag: World Cup Qualifiers

Sports

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane appeals against rape conviction | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Nepal cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane on Thursday lodged an appeal against his eight-year prison sentence for rape and was granted permission to stay out of jail during the ongoing legal proceedings.Lamichhane, once a prominent figure in Nepal's cricket scene and a successful leg-spinner, had significantly elevated the sport's profile in the Himalayan republic.The 23-year-old had been convicted of raping a young woman in December, and the subsequent month saw him receiving the sentenced."We have filed an appeal against the court's decision," his lawyer Saroj Ghimire told AFP.Ghimire mentioned that the request for Lamichhane to stay out of custody during the appeal process had been approved.Lamichhane initially failed to return from Jamaica, where he was playing in t...
Sports

Watch: Massive fight in the stands delays start of Argentina vs Brazil World Cup qualifier – Times of India

The commencement of the FIFA World Cup qualifier featuring Brazil and Argentina saw a half-hour delay on Tuesday due to a clash among the fans in the stands at Maracana Stadium.Disturbances erupted among locals and Argentinian supporters during the national anthem ceremony, prompting Brazilian police to intervene. The visiting contingent responded by tearing up seats and hurling them at the officers.The chaos led to panic among spectators near the trouble, some of whom entered the pitch to escape the skirmish. Emergency personnel evacuated at least one injured fan on a stretcher.In an effort to diffuse the situation, the Argentina team, led by captain Lionel Messi, approached the terraces before eventually leaving the pitch and returning to the dressing room.Following the intervention o...
Sports

World Cup qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team hopes to punch above its weight against Asian Champs Qatar

The last time India grabbed a point from Qatar, the Gulf country created as many as 27 chances, the Indian defenders had to make 36 tackles and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made a stunning 11 saves as India held the Asian champions to a goalless draw. It was four years ago, in the second round of World Cup and Asian Cup joint qualifiers. Much has happened since that game in Doha. A 10-man India lost their ‘home’ tie which had Doha as a centralised venue due to Covid restrictions, and the not-so-small matter of Qatar having hosted and played in a World Cup. As the two teams meet again at the same stage of the qualifiers, this time in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, a lot has changed. India too have gone from strength to strength under coach Igor Stimac, with the 1-0 win away at Kuwait last week a testi...
Sports

‘You can tell me we’re not going to change anything, please coach go home, and I will go home happily’: India football coach Igor Stimac on club vs country debate

Warning that the ‘most difficult period is in front of us’, India coach Igor Stimac has once again appealed to the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to release the players in time to prepare for the Asian Games, the World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Cup.“I didn’t, pardon my language now, come to India to lick a**es. I came to India to help. If you want my help, I need to tell you the truth. You can face it, you can help me to overcome the problems or you can tell me we’re not going to change anything, please coach go home, and I will go home happily and we’re going to stay friends.” “We have the best brains in the world in India, you’re telling me we cannot manage to adjust the calendar to make sure that the national team has enough time to work? Or are there some other interests? I don...
Sports

ICC World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies ease to consolation win over Oman | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After failing to qualify for this year's Cricket World Cup, the West Indies made a strong comeback by securing a convincing seven-wicket victory against Oman in Harare on Wednesday.Brandon King, the opening batsman, displayed an exceptional performance by scoring a remarkable century (100), while the team's captain, Shai Hope, remained unbeaten with a notable 63 runs. Their combined efforts enabled the West Indies to effortlessly chase down Oman's total of 221-9 with a remarkable 10.2 overs to spare.It is unfortunate that the two-time champions will miss the 50-over World Cup for the first time, as they were eliminated from contention last week following a heavy defeat by Scotland in their opening Super Six match. Due to this, both Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph made their r...
Sports

Netherlands beat Oman to keep World Cup hopes alive – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Vikramjit Singh smashed a maiden ODI hundred as Netherlands beat Oman by 74 runs (DLS) in the rain-marred game to keep their bid to qualify for the Cricket World Cup alive in Harare on Monday.The Dutch needed to win to stay in contention for a place at the tournament in India later this year and Vikramjit rose to the occasion, firing 109-ball 110. Wesley Barresi also smashed 65-ball 97 as Netherlands rack up 362-7 in 48 overs after being put in to bat first. In reply, Oman never looked likely to complete the run chase despite 105 not out from Ayaan Khan, finishing on 246 for 6 after 44 overs when play was ended due to bad light.The 74-run win via DLS method also boosted their Netherlands net run-rate, who are looking for a first World Cup berth since 2011. The top two teams i...
Sports

Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe best placed to qualify following West Indies’ exit

Four teams remain in contention to qualify for the ODI World Cup in India following the shock exit of two-time champions West Indies at the ongoing Qualifier. Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Scotland and Netherlands are in the race to secure two qualifying spots for the 50-over showpiece in India from October 5. Sri Lanka (6 points from three Super Six games) Sri Lanka, who remain unbeaten in the competition, will qualify for the World Cup with a win over Zimbabwe here on Sunday. Even if they lose, they can qualify by beating West Indies in their last Super Six game on July 7. Sri Lanka also enjoy an excellent net run rate of 1.832. Zimbabwe (six points from three games) Zimbabwe, like Sri Lanka, have won all their games so far. Their run rate of 0.752 is not very assuring and they can still find ...
Sports

West Indies World Cup 2023: Former world champions West Indies fail to qualify for 2023 World Cup in India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two-time champions West Indies failed to qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup in India after suffering a shock seven-wicket defeat against Scotland in a Super Six match of the qualifier in Harare on Saturday. West Indies needed a win against the Scots to keep their slim qualification hopes alive but were bowled out for 181. Riding on Matthew Cross and Brandon McMullen knocks, Scotland chased down the target with 6.3 overs to spare.The champions of 1975 and 1979 editions, this is the first time in the 48 years of tournament history that West Indies won't feature among the top 10 teams in limited overs cricket. It was also Scotland's first-ever win over the Caribbean side in the ODIs.As It HappenedOn Saturday, the West Indies once again produced a dismal show with the bat — 181 all-o...
Sports

‘I saw the worst cricket match ever played by a West Indies team’: Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley after WI loss to NED

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley slammed the West Indies cricket team after their defeat to the Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Terming it as the ‘worst match ever’ for the Caribbean side, Rowley expressed dismay on the performance and took to social media to express his views. “Today I saw THE WORST CRICKET MATCH ever played by a West Indies team,” Rowley wrote on his Facebook page. “This amateurish demoralizing embarrassment has to stop. Playing for West Indies requires a desire to fight, to believe, to win. To saunter through to defeat is unacceptable,” he added. “Playing for West Indies must be a treasured privilege available only to the best that are prepared to show character in defence of our legacy and our pride. Those to whom these trut...
Sports

World Cup Qualifiers: Netherlands clinch Super Over thriller to put West Indies on the brink | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Logan van Beek dazzled with both bat and ball in the Super Over after Teja Nidamanuru's 76-ball 111 matched Nicholas Pooran's second consecutive ton as Netherlands stunned two-time champions West Indies in World Cup Qualifiers in Harare on Monday. With the shock defeat against the Dutch, West Indies now face an almighty task to qualify for the ODI World Cup. After Pooran's unbeaten 104 propelled West Indies to a commanding 374 for 6, Nidamanuru blitz allowed Netherlands to tie the game and set up a Super Over finish in the high-scoring encounter. Logan van Beek then blasted Jason Holder for 30 runs in the super over that included 3 fours and equal number of sixes. He then restricted West Indies to just eight off five balls, removing Johnson Charles and Romario Shepherd with s...
Sports

Sri Lanka win big to advance in World Cup qualifying, Ireland knocked out | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dimuth Karunaratne smashed an impressive run-a-ball ton while Wanindu Hasaranga grabbed a third successive five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stormed into the Super Six stage of the ODI World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Sunday. The massive 133-run win for the Lankans eliminated Ireland from the qualifying race. Sri Lanka's win also took through Scotland and Oman from Group B.Opener Dimuth Karunaratne made 103 and Sadeera Samarawickrama hit 82 as Sri Lanka compiled an imposing total of 325 all out off 49.5 overs after being put in to bat in Bulawayo.Mark Adair took 4-46 and Barry McCarthy claimed 3-56 but Ireland's pace spearhead Josh Little conceded 78 runs in eight wicketless overs.Karunaratne and Samarawickrama put on 168 for the third wicket after Kusal Mendis was ...
Sports

Zimbabwe stun West Indies, Dutch knock Nepal out of World Cup qualifier | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe pulled off a remarkable 35-run victory over West Indies in a crucial match of the World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. This triumph proved to be a significant milestone for Zimbabwe, while Netherlands ended Nepal's aspirations of qualifying for the global showpiece for the first time.Netherlands' comprehensive seven-wicket win secured their spot in the Super Sixes stage. This outcome also ensured that both Zimbabwe and two-time champions West Indies advanced to the next round.However, Zimbabwe will carry the added advantage of carrying the two points earned from their victory into the next stage. The upcoming stage will feature the top three teams from each of the two groups of five, setting the stage for intense competition.Zimbabwe, put into bat, made 268 with Sikanda...
Sports

World Cup Qualifiers: Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran tons fire West Indies to big win over Nepal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran smashed dazzling centuries to propel the West Indies to a dominating 101-run win over Nepal in the ICC World Cup Qualifier match in Harare on Thursday.While Hope hit 129-ball 132, Pooran blasted 94-ball 115 as the duo added 216-run partnership to power the two-time champions post 339 for 7 after a torrid start. In reply, Nepal were bowled out for 238 in 49.4 overs. After being put in to bat, opener Kyle Mayers fell for just one and Johnson Charles was out for nought as the West Indies slumped to 9-2. Opener Brandon King made 32 before he was bowled by leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane."We were put on the back foot there," said Hope."The key was absorbing as much pressure as possible and then find a way to transfer that pressure in the back end."Poor...
Sports

Wanindu Hasaranga: World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga takes six-for as Sri Lanka thrash UAE by 175 runs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 6/24 as Sri Lanka began their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a dominant 175-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo on Monday.Sri Lanka's top-order batters all contributed with half-centuries, propelling their team to an imposing total of 355/6 in their allotted 50 overs. The late fireworks from Charith Asalanka and Hasaranga further boosted the score, with Hasaranga finishing unbeaten on 23 off just 12 deliveries.In the UAE's chase, Hasaranga returned to the attack and dismissed three of their top five batters, leading to their eventual collapse as they were bowled out for 180 in 39 overs. In the process of taking six wickets, Hasaranga also r...