India emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval in Barbados. This is India’s second World Cup title, achieved without losing a single match throughout the tournament.
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India clinched its second T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The victory marked the end of an era as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is, leaving a path for a new generation of players to take the reins. Meanwhile, England and Australia faced disappointing exits, prompting discussions about their future strategies. The tournament’s expansion to 20 teams brought new excitement and unpredictability, highlighting the global growth of the sport.
AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) are joining forces once again for the third Forbidden Door event, bringing together top wrestlers from both companies, alongside stars from Stardom and CMLL. The main event features AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland defending his title against Will Ospreay, while Jon Moxley faces Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship. The event is packed with exciting matches, including a TNT Championship Ladder Match and a Winner Takes All bout for both the AEW TBS Championship and the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship.
Xpheno, a staffing firm with over 500 employees, declared July 1st a holiday to celebrate India’s T20 World Cup victory over South Africa. The decision was made to recognize the team’s hard work and effort, marking a significant moment for Indian cricket. The holiday comes amidst celebrations and retirements, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stepping down from the T20I format.
Portugal, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, will face a tough test against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16. Despite finishing top of their group, Portugal’s recent form has raised concerns, including a surprise loss to Georgia. Slovenia, known for their defensive tactics, could pose a similar challenge to the one Portugal faced against the Czech Republic and Georgia. Manager Roberto Martinez will need to inspire his talented squad to overcome their recent struggles and prove their critics wrong as they strive for their second European Championship title.
Venezuela will face Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL for Venezuela’s late arrival to the field in their previous match. Despite the absence, Venezuela, already qualified for the knockout stage, aims for a group win to potentially avoid defending champions Argentina in the next round.
Bhupinder Singh Rawat, a renowned Indian winger known for his speed and dribbling skills, passed away at the age of 85 in Surat, Gujarat. He was a key player for India in the 1960s and 1970s and represented various prestigious clubs in domestic football.
Venezuela will take on Jamaica in their final Group B match at the 2024 Copa America, with Italian referee Maurizio Mariani appointed to officiate the clash. Mariani’s presence highlights a cooperation agreement between CONMEBOL and UEFA, which also saw Argentinian referee Facundo Tello selected for Euro 2024. This game holds significant importance for both teams as they fight for a place in the knockout stages.
Despite Italy’s disappointing elimination from Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti will stay on as the national team coach. Gabriele Gravina, head of the Italian Football Federation, has expressed confidence in Spalletti’s ability to turn things around, citing the need for a long-term approach.
Venezuela will face Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL for the team’s late arrival in their previous match. Despite the absence, Venezuela is in a strong position to win the group and potentially avoid Argentina in the next round.