The role of coaches and support staff in the Indian Premier League (IPL) often takes a backseat as players grab the entirety of the limelight. However, it cannot be denied that the people who work hard behind the scenes play a significant role in the success of the franchises. They prepare strategies that cricketers can go out on the field and implement. Apart from players, the support staff of a few franchises has also undergone significant changes ahead of IPL 2023. Punjab Kings (PBKS) have had an overhaul, with head coach Anil Kumble, assistant coach Jonty Rhodes, batting coach Julian…
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The hosts coasted into the quarterfinals following a 4-0 aggregate win over Salvadorian side Alianza in the round of 16. Philadelphia Union crossed the current stage in their maiden participation in 2021 but were halted in the semi-finals by Club América. The Mexicans won both legs with a 4-1 aggregate. MLS representatives are set to face another Mexican club, with coach Jim Curtin eying a comfortable win at home ahead of the return leg. His side have struggled on the road for some time now, boasting just one win in their last five outings. They sit eighth in the MLS…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has decided to skip IPL 2023 after Bangladesh didn’t allow him to be available for the entire season. KKR’s other recruitment, wicketkeeper-bat Litton Das will join the franchise, albeit till May 1. With Bangladesh slated to play three ODIs in Ireland in May, a cloud of uncertainty loomed large over their IPL stars. Sportskeeda has learnt that the injury-ravaged Knight Riders wanted the two Bangladesh players available for the entire IPL. They were also hopeful of convincing the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the same.…
Namibia will take on Canada in the 12th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play Off. This match will be played at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia are fourth in the table with 2 wins and 2 losses in 4 matches. On the other hand, Canada are third in the table with 2 wins and a loss in 3 matches. This promises to be an exciting match between these two sides. credit : – thesports MATCH INFORMATION Namibia vs Canada, Match 12 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off, 4 Apr 2023, Tue, 1:00 PM IST ,Windhoek…
Few teams have more at stake during the 2023 NBA offseason than the San Antonio Spurs. After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year, the Spurs have a strong chance to land a franchise-altering player. San Antonio can build a young nucleus that will contend in a few years through both the NBA Draft and trades. With a bottom-three record in the league, the Spurs have a 14% chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama is the consensus top player in the draft and arguably the best prospect…
Current Record: 43-35, 4th seed in the Western Conference Offensive Rating: 114.5 (14th, —) Defensive Rating: 112.2 (7th, ↓1) Net Rating: +2.3 (9th, —) 4-0 in Week 24. Now that’s what I’m talking about. credit : – kevin You want to be playing your basketball best in April, not March. A season ago we experienced that: a team that perhaps peaked too early. They had nothing to play for in the final month of the season, up by 8 games in the Western Conference, and subsequently they lost their edge. It was similar to what the Phoenix Suns did on…
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 7th game of the IPL 2023 on Tuesday (April 4) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Capitals lost their opening encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants after failing to chase down the target of 194 runs. The target could have been much smaller if the Capitals had been more attentive in the field. The bowlers also had an off day as each of them conceded runs at an economy of more than 7.5. They conceded just 30 runs in the powerplay but couldn’t manage to maintain the…
Enter the battleground of IPL, where every move, every decision can make or break a team’s fortunes. The captain, the leader of the pack, holds the fate of his team in his hands. One wrong call and it can all come crashing down. The pressure of leading a side in such a fierce competition is not for the faint-hearted. However, there are those who rise above the rest, those who possess the mettle to lead their team to glory. Take, for instance, the young turk, Hardik Pandya, who left no stone unturned in his quest for victory with the Gujarat…
Oakland Roots SC is going head to head with El Farolito starting on 5 Apr 2023 at 02:00 UTC . The match is a part of the US Open Cup. Oakland Roots Sports Club is an American professional soccer team based in Oakland, California. The club was formed in 2018 by a group of Oakland natives, and began play in the National Independent Soccer Association in the fall of 2019. In 2021, the club joined the second division USL Championship. The club was formed in July 2018, and would be known as Oakland Roots Sports Club. The club originally was…
New Mexico United is going head to head with UDA Soccer starting on 5 Apr 2023 at 01:00 UTC . The match is a part of the US Open Cup. New Mexico United is an American professional soccer team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 2018, the team currently plays in the USL Championship, the second division of American soccer. The state of New Mexico gained its first professional soccer team in the 1990s, the New Mexico Chiles of the American Professional Soccer League and later the USISL. The team was runner-up for the league title in 1995 and…
San Antonio FC is going head to head with Club de Lyon FC starting on 5 Apr 2023 at 00:30 UTC . The match is a part of the US Open Cup. San Antonio FC is a professional soccer club based in San Antonio, Texas. It competes in the USL Championship, the second-highest level of the United States soccer league system, as a member of the Western Conference. San Antonio FC was awarded the thirty-first USL franchise on January 7, 2016. The establishment of the club, along with the concurrent purchase of Toyota Field by the City of San Antonio…
Gateshead fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being a 3-0 National League victory over Dagenham & Redbridge. For Gateshead, the goals were scored by Louis Storey (26′, 35′) and Greg Olley (67′). Mike Williamson’s Gateshead have managed to score 9 times in their prior 6 outings. The comparative number of goals that they have conceded in those fixtures is 6. Going into this one, Gateshead have not been beaten in their last 3 league matches at home. Since suffering a loss in their previous game against Southend United in National League competition, Yeovil Town and their fans…
The Saudi Pro League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Al Adalah play host to Cristiano Ronaldo and Rudi Garcia’s impressive Al Nassr side in an important clash at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium on Tuesday. Al Adalah are currently in 15th place in the Saudi Pro League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Feiha in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week. Al Nassr, on the other hand, are…
Al Feiha is going Head-To-Head with Al-Hilal on 5th April 2023. During the last 6 meetings with AL Fayha FC playing at home, AL Fayha FC have won 3 times, there have been 1 draws while AL Hilal (KSA) have won 2 times. The goal difference is 8-6 in favour of AL Hilal (KSA). During the last 11 meetings, AL Fayha FC have won 3 times, there have been 3 draws while AL Hilal (KSA) have won 5 times. The goal difference is 14-8 in favour of AL Hilal (KSA). Last season’s matches: 1-0 (AL Fayha FC at home) and…
Bangkok Joined will take to the pitch with visiting adversaries Buriram Joined at Thammasat Arena in this Thai Association T1 tie on Tuesday. Buriram Joined will come into the match following on from a 4-1 Thai Association T1 win against Khon Kaen Joined in their latest game. Buriram United have scored a total of 15 goals in their last half-dozen games. Additionally, Buriram United scored goals on each of those occasions. They have conceded five goals inside their own net during that time. Naturally, that kind of pattern won’t necessarily continue into the next game. Bangkok United will want to…