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The Hindu
a day ago
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- The Hindu
Abahani Dhaka vs Muras United LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch AFC Challenge League prelims?
Bangladesh Premier League side Abahani Dhaka will look to start its Asian campaign on a high as it plays Muras United from Kyrgyzstan in the AFC Challenge League West Zone preliminaries on Tuesday. For Abahani, the Challenge League will be a new experience, as it will be making its debut in the competition. The team from Bangladesh had its best-ever run in an AFC tournament in 2019, when it reached the zonal semifinal of the AFC Cup. When and where will Abahani Dhaka vs Muras United in AFC Challenge League be played? Abahani Dhaka vs Muras United in AFC Challenge League will be played at the National Stadium in Dhaka. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm local time. How to watch Abahani Dhaka vs Muras United in AFC Challenge League? Abahani Dhaka vs Muras United in the AFC Challenge League can be watched on the T Sports YouTube channel.
RNZ News
5 days ago
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- RNZ News
Cricket PNG names Barramundis squad for 2025 Jersey Cricket World Cup Challenge
PNG will meet Kuwait, Kenya, Jersey and Qatar, in round two of the League A, played over 50 overs. Photo: Cricket PNG Cricket Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced a strong 14-member Barramundis squad to the 2025 Jersey Cricket World Cup Challenge League A competition. The event will be held from 12 August to 3 September. PNG will meet Denmark, Kuwait, Kenya, Qatar and hosts Jersey in round two of League A, played over 50 overs. Last year, the Barramundis won four of their five matches in round one, held in Zimbabwe. The top two teams after the third and final round in 2026 will go to the World Cup in 2027. Cricket PNG Board Chairman Michael Harrison made the announcement on Tuesday in Port Moresby, alongside selection panel chairman Hudson Leka, deputy chairman Rurua Dikana and coach John Ovia. The squad will be led by experienced captain Assadollah Vala, with Sese Bau named as vice-captain. Harrison said the squad is a mix of experienced hands and new players. "I want to congratulate the 14 players selected to represent Papua New Guinea on the Jersey Tour," he said. "This squad is a blend of experience and emerging talent, and we are confident they will make the nation proud. We wish them all the best as they prepare to showcase PNG's cricketing strength on the international stage." Coach Ovia expressed confidence in the squad. "We have put in a lot of hard work leading up to this tour, and I'm confident in the ability and commitment of our boys," he stated. "This tour will be a good test of our skills, character, and team spirit. "The focus now is on fine-tuning before we hit the ground in Jersey. I believe these selected players in the Barramundi's team has what it takes to deliver strong performances." Selection chairman Leka said the process was not easy but they kept to their system. "The selection process was rigorous, and we looked closely at performance, fitness, and team balance," he said. "We are proud of the squad we have named, it is competitive, and it reflects the depth we have in PNG cricket. "These players have earned their spots, and I'm confident they will represent the country with pride." The team is scheduled to depart for Jersey on August 11 and will meet Guernsey, ina warm-up game on August 14. The Barramundis will return to Jersey and play Kuwait in their opener on August 23. Other matches are scheduled against Kenya on August 27, Jersey on August 28 and Qatar on August 30. Barramundis Jersey Tour squad: Assadollah Vala (captain), Sese Bau (vice-captain), Kipling Doriga, Hila George Vaieke Vare, Patrick Nou, Kabua Vagi Morea, Alei Nao, John Lohia Mea Kariko, Michael Charlie, Damien Ravu, Vagi Guba, Boio Ray, Jason Kila, Peter Karoho Officials: John Ovia (coach), Matteo Amabile (team manager/physio), Kila Pala (assistant coach), Alex Stewart-High (performance coach)
The Hindu
08-06-2025
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- The Hindu
Who is the referee for the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain?
Portugal will face Spain in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League final on Sunday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Swiss referee Sandro Scharer will officiate the clash between the two European heavyweights. The 37-year-old has been a full international for FIFA since 2015. After completing his referee training in 2005, Scharer quickly rose through the ranks and, by 2011, at the age of 23, was already officiating matches in the Challenge League, Switzerland's second-highest league. In 2013, he made his Super League debut in a match between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Thun. He made his international debut in a qualifying tournament for the 2015 U-17 European Football Championship. His senior international debut came in a friendly between Italy and San Marino in May 2017. At the start of the 2024/25 season, Scharer was nominated to referee the 2024 UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta Bergamo at the National Stadium. Sandro Scharer stats this season in the Nations League Nations League A Apparances: 1 Yellow cards: 2 Red cards: 0 Nations League B Apparances: 1 Yellow cards: 3 Red cards: 0 Full list of officials Referee: Sandro Scharer Assistant referees: Jonas Erni, Susann Kung VAR: Fedayi San Assistant VAR 1: Dennis Higler Assistant VAR 2: Paul van Boekel Fourth official: Serdar Gozubuyuk
South China Morning Post
09-04-2025
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- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong cricket coach blasts team and threatens changes after humbling loss to Kuwait
Simon Willis said Hong Kong delivered 'one of the worst bowling performances' of his two-year tenure, as the head coach tore into the city team following their chastening four-wicket loss to Kuwait on Wednesday. Advertisement The Englishman said he was 'frustrated at players and the team making the same mistakes and not learning quickly enough'. Willis also questioned whether it was 'maybe time to change some things'. 'We have shown faith in players for a long period of time … and they don't win enough matches for Hong Kong,' he added. The first chance for new faces could come as early as Thursday, when Hong Kong play Qatar – who lost to Nepal by eight wickets on Wednesday – in their second match of the quadrangular T20 series. Against Kuwait, a breezy 76 from opener Anshy Rath formed the cornerstone of Hong Kong's 175 for five, a total Willis said was '10 runs light, but enough to be in the game' at the compact Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Advertisement Seeking a morale-boosting victory after the disappointment of February's poor Challenge League campaign, Hong Kong struggled to contain Kuwaiti opener Ravija Sandaruwan, who struck three sixes and five boundaries in his 49.
South China Morning Post
09-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong cricket chief warns city needs facilities, funding to be competitive
Hong Kong cricket chief Burji Shroff has warned that only increased access to facilities, more grounds and greater government support will allow the city's men's and women's teams to improve. Advertisement Following one-sided losses to Uganda and Italy in February's Challenge League, which Shroff called 'disappointing to say the least', Hong Kong's men have minimal hope of attaining cherished one-day international status until 2030 at the earliest. Ahead of hosting Nepal, Kuwait and Qatar for a quadrangular series, from Wednesday to Sunday, Hong Kong are No 23 in the T20I world rankings, with women in 22nd. 'It's not a favourable position for us right now,' said Shroff, chairman of Cricket Hong Kong, China (CHK). The city has one venue, Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon, capable of regularly staging international cricket, while most of the players have work commitments. Uganda wicketkeeper Fred Achelam appeals for the wicket of Hong Kong's Yasim Murtaza. Photo: Dickson Lee Shroff said the 'government have been good with us', in granting increased access to Tin Kwong Road over the past 12 months. 'We're still desperately short, though … and we need more use of other grounds,' Shroff added.
