Sports World: IND Announce T20Is In ZIM; Jordan Beat South Korea In Asian Cup Semis - As It Happened

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi says his leg is getting better but he is still not entirely sure if he would be able to play the Inter Miami vs Vissel Kobe club friendly match in Tokyo. "I don't know if I can (play) or not but I feel a lot better and really want to do it," Messi said ahead of the match, which is slated for on Wednesday. "This afternoon we're going to practice, we'll try again. I have a good feeling, compared to how I was." There was a massive fan uproar in Hong Kong when he did not take the field for the previous friendly game against Hong Kong XI.

India have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the all-important semi-final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 against hosts South Africa at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. This marks a complete departure from what Uday Saharan's team have done in the tournament, as they have batted first in all the five previous games.

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Prolific opener Mayank Agarwal has successfully overcome a recent health scare and will return to lead Karnataka against Tamil Nadu in their next Ranji Trophy Group C match in Chennai from Friday, PTI reports. The India batter had consumed a liquid on board the team’s flight to Surat after their match against Tripura. The 32-year-old had to be admitted to a hospital to treat a burning sensation in his mouth and throat. He consequently missed Karnataka’s last engagement against Railways owing to a health scare.

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has said that it will host India for a five-match T20I series in July this year. All the matches will be played in Harare and begin within a week after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. The matches will be played on July 6, 7, 10, 13 and 14 at the Harare Sports Club.

Hyderabad will host the India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 - AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier in June, after sustaining challenge for the hosting rights from other cities.

India are third in their group at the time of writing, having beaten Kuwait and lost to Qatar already.

India will play Afghanistan before their bout against Kuwait in a double header, with Guwahati playing host to the home fixture.

Record champions of the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt fired head coach Rui Vitoria following their elimination from the 2023 edition at the hands of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the round-of-16 stage. Reports say that Mohamed Salah and Co, though, are likely to get a new trainer soon, with local great Hossam Hassan set to take over.

The India Under-19 national cricket team are currently locked in an enthralling chase against hosts South Africa in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup semi-final. Having lost three wickets in quick succession, the Boys in Blue have recovered well, courtesy of superb displays from captain Uday Saharan and middle-order batter Sachin Dhas. At the time of writing, they are 72 away from their target with 78 balls and six wickets to spare.

Jordan and South Korea are currently locked in a close battle in Qatar, with the victor taking the first slot in the final of the AFC Asian Cup 2023. The pair are level approaching half-time, with neither able to break the other's resolve so far.

Reigning and record champions India are through to the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 final after beating hosts South Africa in Benoni. Chasing 248, India started slowly, losing four wickets for 32 runs, before a splendid partnership between Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas put the Boys in Blue back in charge. India finished the game with eight wickets, but achieved their target, nonetheless, with seven balls to spare.

What a night for Jordan, who make history by reaching their first AFC Asian Cup final ever! They have done so by beating heavyweights South Korea in the semi-final, with goals from Yazan Al-Naimat and Mousa Al-Tamari doing the deed.

Gujarat Giants have roped in Michael Klinger as their head coach for the upcoming Women's Premier League 2024 season. Klinger played three T20 Internationals for Australia and held the record for most overall runs scored in the Big Bash League when he retired from the sport in 2019. Klinger takes over a side that finished fifth in the first season of the WPL.

Jordan have stunned AFC Asian Cup favourites South Korea by 2-0 in the semi-final. Mousa Tamari and Yazan Al-Naimat scored the goals to send Son Heung-min's team crashing out of the tournament.

New Zealand are in Test match action against South Africa in the 1st Test. Chelsea travel to Aston Villa for their FA Cup round replay.

And we that, we call it a night! Good night everyone!