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France ready for 'any scenario' and trying to deal with emotions ahead of final: Didier Deschamps
"Our experience will help us. We have been observing and analysing Argentina's games and we've had some precise information but of course they could line up differently tomorrow. There is nothing to stop them doing that. We could too. The same goes for us. "Look at Morocco for example, they started the semi-final with a five-man defence, which they hadn't done before in the tournament. You need to be ready for any scenario."
France trying to take illness in their stride ahead of crunch match against Argentina
"We are trying to manage this situation as well as we can and remain calm and focused. I'll get some more information today and I'll think about that tonight, and even tomorrow. We're looking forward to this important game," France coach Didier Deschamps told reporters on Saturday during the pre-match press conference.
Former German and USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann admits he is fan of Lionel Messi
Klinsmann said Messi is adored by different nationalities that have gathered in Qatar for the World Cup. The German was addressing a joint press conference along FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, with both of them being part of the FIFA Technical Study Group of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Messi or Mbappe? Bars, pubs all set for grand finale as football fever hits a crescendo
Football fever is all set to hit a crescendo on Sunday when people from across the globe will have their eyes glued to their television screens to see whether Messi has the last hurrah, or Kylian Mbappe spoils his swan song in World Cup by helping France become only the second country after Brazil to defend the coveted title.
1st Test, Day 4: Credit to Kuldeep Yadav for putting in a lot of work on his bowling, says Mhambrey
Now, speaking in the post-match press conference after the end of day four, India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey appreciated Kuldeep for excelling in the format on his comeback and working on everything related to his bowling and stand up for India, like he did at Chattogram.
Najam Sethi likely to replace Ramiz Raja as Pakistan cricket board chief
Geo News reported citing sources on Saturday that former chairman of PCB, Najam Sethi, is a strong candidate for the post. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also hinted at replacing Raja with Sethi, they said. Reportedly, Sharif had a luncheon with Sethi in Lahore.
1st Test, Day 1: Travis Head's 78 not out gives Australia edge over South Africa
After South Africa were knocked over for 152 on the stroke of tea, Australia found themselves in the same strife and were reeling at 27 for 3 before Head's blazing knock and his 117-run fourth-wicket stand between with Steven Smith, took them to 5-145 at stumps. It would have been a more emphatic advantage to the hosts had Smith and night watch Scott Boland not lost their wickets in the final two overs as Proteas quick Anrich Nortje pushed above 150kph.
1st Test: Zakir Hasan becomes fourth Bangladesh batter to make century on Test debut
Hasan had impressed with his solid defensive shots late on day three, but on Saturday, he played some beautiful strokes as well to notch up a Test ton. Former skipper Aminul Islam, who made a hundred in Bangladesh's first-ever Test match against India (145 in 2000), Mohammad Ashraful (114 in 2001) and Abul Hasan (113 in 2012) are the others from Bangladesh to make a hundred on Test debut.
1st Test, Day 4: India edge closer to victory despite Zakir Hasan's maiden century
For India, they now need to take out four wickets on day five while Bangladesh need 241 runs for a miraculous victory. It was a day where the visitors' were made to work hard with the ball, starting from a wickless first session, before taking out three wickets each in the next two sessions.
IPL 2023: Gayle, De Villiers, Raina headline Player Auction expert panel
Mainly known as Mr. IPL for his success with four-time winners Chennai Super Kings, ex-India left-handed batter Raina will headline the Hindi coverage alongside Uttar Pradesh state-mate and former India left-arm pacer Singh. "I am coming back to the IPL armed with a mike in hand. It is exciting to be a part of the TATA IPL Player Auction 2023 along with my friends and former teammates and engage with fans across India," said Raina in an official release.
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