Sri Lanka remain hopeful that star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be fit to take on Australia in the third ODI in Colombo on Sunday. Hasaranga sat out Sri Lanka’s narrow 26-run victory over Australia in the second match of the five-game series on Thursday due to a groin complaint, but has remained with the team in an attempt to feature later in the series. Sri Lanka know how vital Hasaranga is to their team structure and medical staff are doing everything they can to ensure he will take the field at R. Premadasa Stadium. “Wanindu Hasaranga, who suffered a groin…
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Kylian Mbappe has been retained by French club PSG. But after Mbappe’s contract, rumors are circulating in various media that French star Mbappe no longer wants Brazilian star Neymar in PSG. In the meantime, the news came that PSG is willing to sell Neymar in the next season if they get a good offer. According to French media L’Equipe, the PSG’s new decision on the Brazilian forward, they are ready to release Neymar as soon as they get a ‘good offer’. After signing a contract with PSG, Mbappe demanded that Neymar be fired from PSG. The star is looking for…
Argentina announced their squad just days after the announcement of Brazil’s squad for the friendly match. Copa America champions Argentina will face Euro champions Italy in the Conmebol-UEFA Cup of Champions match on June 1. The match will be played at Wembley Stadium in England. The match was named Finalisima. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has announced a 35-member preliminary squad for the match. Lionel Messi will lead the team as always. PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes, who is in the process of recovering from injury, has also been included in the squad. The main goalkeeper is Emiliano Martinez, one of the…
Five-time world champions Brazil will play two friendly matches next month. Neymar and Jesus will play against two Asian countries, South Korea and Japan. Coach Tite has announced a 27-member squad for the two matches. Brazil will play against South Korea on June 2 and Japan on June 6. Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus are back in the squad despite being dropped from the squad last time. Real Madrid’s Vini Jr. and Rodrygo, Barcelona’s Dani Alves, Liverpool’s Alisson, and PSG’s Neymar have also been included in Tite’s squad. A Brazil-Argentina FIFA friendly was scheduled…
Electronic Arts Inc (EA) said on Tuesday it was ending its two decades of video-gaming partnership with world soccer governing body FIFA. The move comes as the company plans to launch EA Sports FC in 2023, an interactive form of gaming in collaboration with more than 300 partners across the world of football. Shares of EA, which is expected to report its quarterly results after markets close on Tuesday, fell nearly 3% in afternoon trading. EA has been producing a FIFA game for around three decades and its fond association with fans worldwide helped the Zurich-based organization’s brand when it…
Lionel Messi has never in his life been an ambassador for lesser companies or products. This time another name was added to the list. Saudi Arabia has announced him as its new ambassador to the tourism industry. Following the announcement, the PSG star arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning. He was welcomed there according to the local culture. Messi will visit the top tourist destinations with the Saudi tourism authorities. On the occasion of his arrival in Saudi Arabia, the country’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb wrote on Twitter, “I am pleased to welcome Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia.…
In the second match of the IPL, Mustafizur Rahman lost his place in the XI. He did not get a place in the XI of Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Delhi kept him out of the match even after the match against Chennai Super Kings. With the ups and downs of the IPL season, Delhi won the match against Hyderabad without Fiz. Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl against Chennai. Proteas speed star Enrique Norkia has been named in the squad to replace Tiger left-arm pacer Mustafiz. In the current edition of IPL, Delhi is at the…
Popular wrestler Triple H has announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He made the announcement in an interview with Stephen Anthony Smith, a reporter for the US-based sports website. The real name of WWE legendary wrestler Triple H is Paul Levesque. This wrestler, who has been popular in the ring for decades, will never be seen again with a hammer in his hand. Originally he had viral pneumonia last year. After treatment at the hospital, he was diagnosed with heart disease. He returned to his family after a successful operation, but he will never be seen again in…
Shakib al Hasan, Bangladesh’s all-rounder, is expected to miss the opening Test against hosts South Africa. The Southpaw, however, is supposed to return to South Africa to play the second Test. Shakib will fly back home tomorrow after the third and the final one-day international against the Proteas at the Centurion today [Wednesday]. “Tomorrow [Thursday] Shakib will fly to the country. He may rejoin the team before the second Test. But everything depends on the physical condition of his family members” BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus informed the media. Bangladesh will take on hosts South Africa in the first…
After a four-year wait, the World Cup is set to begin in Qatar in November this year. Fans, fans and football fans of the world are waiting for him. Meanwhile, the World Cup means great work. The host country has been preparing for it for years. The main event started after non-stop preparation. And at this time every ticket, TV shot and even every match and goal is a different team working behind. These are called volunteer groups. Volunteer is one of the most important part of any big event. Volunteers are needed to create an enjoyable and friendly environment.…