Sports Archives - Metro City Hunt https://metrocityhunt.com/category/trending-news/sports/ Let's Go Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://metrocityhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-logo_mch2-32x32.jpg Sports Archives - Metro City Hunt https://metrocityhunt.com/category/trending-news/sports/ 32 32 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 https://metrocityhunt.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023/ https://metrocityhunt.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023/#respond Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:16:23 +0000 https://metrocityhunt.com/?p=627 The ICC Cricket World Cup is a global cricket tournament that takes place every four years. The tournament is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of cricket. The first Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975, and since then, it has ... Read more

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The ICC Cricket World Cup is a global cricket tournament that takes place every four years. The tournament is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of cricket.

The first Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975, and since then, it has been held in various countries around the world. The most recent edition of the tournament was held in 2019 in England and Wales, where the host nation emerged victorious, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final.

The next ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in 2023, with 10 teams set to compete in the tournament. The tournament is expected to be a massive event, with millions of cricket fans around the world tuning in to watch their favorite teams compete for the ultimate prize in cricket.

The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most anticipated events in the sport of cricket, and the 2023 edition of the tournament is set to be a thrilling one. The tournament is scheduled to take place in India, one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world, and is expected to attract millions of fans from around the globe.

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the tournament, and it will be played from October 20 to November 26, 2023. The tournament will feature 10 teams, with India, England, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan set to participate.

India, the host nation, will be looking to win their third World Cup title, having previously won the tournament in 1983 and 2011. The Indian team is currently ranked second in the ICC ODI rankings and is considered one of the favorites to win the tournament.

England, the current world champions, will be looking to defend their title and win their second World Cup in a row. The English team is currently ranked first in the ICC ODI rankings and is considered one of the strongest teams in the world.

Australia, the five-time World Cup champions, will be looking to add another title to their collection. The Australian team is currently ranked third in the ICC ODI rankings and has a strong record in World Cup tournaments.

South Africa, Pakistan, and New Zealand are also expected to be strong contenders for the title, with each team having a strong history in the tournament and talented players in their squads.

The format of the tournament will be a round-robin followed by knockout matches. Each team will play against the other nine teams once in the round-robin stage, and the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals.

The venues for the tournament have not yet been confirmed, but it is expected that matches will be played across various cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore.

Overall, the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is shaping up to be a thrilling tournament, with some of the best cricketing nations in the world set to compete for the ultimate prize in cricket. Fans from around the globe will be eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament, which promises to be an unforgettable event.

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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League https://metrocityhunt.com/icc-mens-cricket-world-cup-super-league/ https://metrocityhunt.com/icc-mens-cricket-world-cup-super-league/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:18:15 +0000 https://metrocityhunt.com/?p=614 The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League is an important tournament that has been introduced to determine which teams will qualify for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The Super League comprises of the top thirteen cricketing nations in the world, and each team plays a three-match series against eight of the other ... Read more

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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League is an important tournament that has been introduced to determine which teams will qualify for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The Super League comprises of the top thirteen cricketing nations in the world, and each team plays a three-match series against eight of the other teams in the league. The top seven teams in the standings at the end of the league will automatically qualify for the World Cup, while the remaining five teams will have to go through a qualifying tournament to make it to the World Cup.

The Super League started in July 2020, and so far, the teams have played a total of 73 matches. The current standings are as follows:

  1. England – 42 points
  2. India – 36 points
  3. Pakistan – 32 points
  4. Australia – 28 points
  5. Bangladesh – 20 points
  6. West Indies – 12 points
  7. South Africa – 10 points
  8. Sri Lanka – 8 points
  9. Afghanistan – 0 points
  10. Netherlands – 0 points
  11. Ireland – 0 points
  12. Zimbabwe – 0 points
  13. Oman – 0 points

England is currently at the top of the standings, having won 21 of their 27 matches so far. They have been in excellent form and have shown why they are one of the best teams in the world. India is not far behind in second place, having won 18 of their 28 matches. They have been consistent and have been playing some excellent cricket.

Pakistan is in third place with 32 points, having won 16 of their 24 matches. They have been improving steadily and have the potential to go all the way in this tournament. Australia is in fourth place with 28 points, having won 13 of their 24 matches. They have been slightly inconsistent, but they have the experience and quality to turn things around.

Bangladesh is in fifth place with 20 points, having won 8 of their 18 matches. They have been improving steadily and have some excellent players in their team. West Indies is in sixth place with 12 points, having won 6 of their 18 matches. They have been inconsistent, but they have the talent to perform at the highest level.

South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Netherlands, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman are yet to register a win in the Super League, but there is still a long way to go in the tournament, and anything can happen.

Overall, the Super League has been an exciting tournament so far, with some excellent performances from the top teams. With the World Cup just around the corner, each team will be looking to improve their position in the standings and secure a place in the tournament. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the tournament plays out and which teams will ultimately qualify for the World Cup.

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Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma has died of heart attack on 13 July 2021,Tuesday morning https://metrocityhunt.com/former-indian-cricketer-and-1983-world-cup-winner-yashpal-sharma-has-died-of-heart-attack-on-13-july-2021tuesday-morning/ https://metrocityhunt.com/former-indian-cricketer-and-1983-world-cup-winner-yashpal-sharma-has-died-of-heart-attack-on-13-july-2021tuesday-morning/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:24:54 +0000 https://metrocityhunt.com/?p=373 Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma has died of heart attack on 13 July 2021,Tuesday morning. He was 66 and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. The former Punjab cricketer was regarded as a gifted middle-order batsman. . He was a vegetarian, teetotaller, used to have soup ... Read more

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Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma has died of heart attack on 13 July 2021,Tuesday morning. He was 66 and is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. The former Punjab cricketer was regarded as a gifted middle-order batsman. . He was a vegetarian, teetotaller, used to have soup for his dinner and very particular about his morning walks. “As a player, he was a proper team man and a fighter.In Ranji Trophy, where he represented three teams — Punjab, Haryana and Railways –, Yashpal played 160 matches amassing 8,933 runs which included 21 centuries with a highest score of 201 not out.
He was an umpire too and stood in a couple of women’s ODIs. The multi-faceted former player also served as coach of the Uttar Pradesh Ranji team.

Early career

Yashpal first hogged limelight when he scored 260 for Punjab schools against Jammu & Kashmir schools in 1972. Within two years, he was in the state team and a member of the North Zone team that won the Vizzy Trophy. His first major innings in first-class cricket was a 173 in the Duleep Trophy for North, against the South Zone.


International career

In a career spanning from 1979 to 1983, Yashpal played 37 Tests for India and scored 1606 runs with two centuries and nine fifties. Yashpal made his debut in 1979 against England and added substance to the Indian middle order.


Retirement


Back home, he failed completely against the touring Pakistanis. In the three-day match for North Zone against the West Indians at Amritsar, he hit Viv Richards for four consecutive sixes. But two more failures in the international matches against them ended his career.He appeared in four one day matches against England the next year and scored more than ten in one of these matches. Sharma left Punjab and joined Haryana in 1987–88. He spent another two years with Railways.At the age of 37, he was still good enough to score hundreds in consecutive matches in 1991–92. After he retired from the game, he became an umpire for a time, and has also been a selector for the Indian national team.

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Tokyo Olympics 2021: Opening Ceremony, Sports, Schedules https://metrocityhunt.com/tokyo-olympics-2021-opening-ceremony-sports-schedules/ https://metrocityhunt.com/tokyo-olympics-2021-opening-ceremony-sports-schedules/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:13:29 +0000 https://metrocityhunt.com/?p=329 Tokyo Olympics 2021 is scheduled to start on July 23 following a year-long delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time that the Olympic Games have been postponed and rescheduled, instead of dropped. The opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics 2021 will be held on July 23 at newly-built National Stadium in the ... Read more

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Tokyo Olympics 2021 is scheduled to start on July 23 following a year-long delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time that the Olympic Games have been postponed and rescheduled, instead of dropped. The opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics 2021 will be held on July 23 at newly-built National Stadium in the Japanese capital while the closing ceremony will be taking place on August 8, 2021.

It is to be noted that Olympics 2021 will see the introduction of new competitions including 3×3 b-ball, freestyle BMX, and Madison cycling, as well as additional mixed events. These Games will see karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skating make their Olympic debuts, just as the arrival of baseball and softball, interestingly, for the first since 2008. A sum of around 11,000 athletes from 206 countries is expected to participate in 33 sports and 339 events held across 42 competition venues in Tokyo Olympics 2021.

India will send a huge contingent for Olympics however with a decreased number of authorities to be in line with the COVID-19 protocols.

Full Tokyo 2020 Olympics Schedule for 2021

SportsDiscipline Dates
Aquatics-SwimmingJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 1 (Sunday)
Aquatics-DivingJuly 25 (Sunday) – July 28 (Wednesday), July 30 (Friday) – August 7 (Saturday)
Aquatics-Artistic SwimmingAugust 2 (Monday) – August 4 (Wednesday), August 6 (Friday) – August 7 (Saturday)
Aquatics-Water PoloJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 8 (Sunday)
Aquatics-Marathon SwimmingAugust 4 (Wednesday) – August 5 (Thursday)
 ArcheryJuly 23 (Friday) – Julyt 31 (Saturday)
Athletics-Track & Field / MarathonJuly 30 (Friday) – August 8 (Sunday)
Athletics-Race WalkJuly 30 (Friday), August 6 (Friday) – August 7 (Saturday)
 BadmintonJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 2 (Monday)
Baseball/Softball-BaseballJuly 28 (Wednesday) – August 5 (Thursday), August 7 (Saturday)
Baseball/Softball-SoftballJuly 21 (Wednesday) – July 22 (Tuesday), July 24 (Saturday) – July 27 (Tuesday)
Basketball-3×3 BasketballJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 28 (Wednesday)
Basketball-BasketballJuly 25 (Sunday) – August 8 (Sunday)
 BoxingJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 1 (Sunday), August 3 (Tuesday) – August 8 (Sunday)
Canoe-SlalomJuly 25 (Sunday) – July 30 (Friday)
Canoe-SprintAugust 2 (Monday) – August 7 (Saturday)
Cycling-BMX FreestyleJuly 31 (Saturday) – August 1 (Sunday)
Cycling-BMX RacingJuly 29 (Thursday) – July 30 (Friday)
Cycling-Mountain BikeJuly 26 (Monday) – July 29 (Tuesday)
Cycling-RoadJuly 26 (Saturday) – July 25 (Sunday), July 28 (Wednesday)
Cycling-TrackAugust 2 (Monday) – August 8 (Sunday)
Equestrian- DressageJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 25 (Sunday), July 27 (Tuesday) – July 28 (Wednesday)
Equestrian-EventingJuly 30 (Friday) – August 2 (Monday)
Equestrian-JumpingAugust 3 (Tuesday) August 6 (Wednesday), August 7 (Friday) – August 7 (Saturday)
 FencingJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 1 (Sunday)
 FootballJuly 21 (Wednesday) – July 22 (Thursday), July 24 (Saturday) – July 25 (Sunday), July 27 (Tuesday) – July 28 (Wednesday), July 30 (Friday) – July 31 (Saturday), August 2 (Monday) – August 3 (Tuesday), August 5 (Thursday) – August 7 (Saturday)
 GolfJuly 29 (Thursday) – August 1 (Sunday), August 4 (Wednesday) – August 7 (Saturday)
Gymnastics- ArtisticJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 29 (Thursday), August 1 (Sunday) – August 3 (Tuesday)
Gymnastics-RhythmicAugust 6 (Friday) – August 8 (Sunday)
Gymnastics-TrampolineJuly 30 (Friday) – July 31 (Saturday)
 HandballJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 8 (Sunday)
 HockeyJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 6 (Friday)
 JudoJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 31 (Saturday)
Karate- Kata, KumiteAugust 5 (Thursday)- August 7 (Saturday)
 Modern PentathlonAugust 5 (Thursday) – August 7 (Saturday)
 RowingJuly 23 (Friday) – July 30 (Friday)
 RugbyJuly 26 (Monday) – July 31 (Saturday)
 SailingJuly 25 (Sunday) – August 4 (Wednesday)
Shooting-Rifle and PistolJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 25 (Sunday), July 27 (Tuesday), July 29 (Thursday) – August 2 (Monday)
Shooting-ShotgunJuly 25 (Sunday) – July 26 (Monday), July 28 (Wednesday) – July 29 (Thursday), July 31 (Saturday)
Skateboarding- ParkAugust 4 (Wednesday) – August 5 (Thursday)
Skateboarding-StreetJuly 25 (Sunday) – July 26 (Monday)
 Sport ClimbingAugust 3 (Tuesday) – August 6 (Friday)
 SurfingJuly 25 (Sunday) – August 1 (Sunday)
 Table TennisJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 30 (Friday), August 1 (Sunday) – August 6 (Friday)
 TaekwondoJuly 24 (Saturday) – July 27 (Tuesday)
 TennisJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 1 (Sunday)
 TriathlonJuly 26 (Monday) – July 27 (Tuesday), July 31 (Saturday)
Volleyball-Beach VolleyballJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 7 (Saturday)
Volleyball-VolleyballJuly 24 (Saturday) – August 8 (Sunday)

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