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Nigel Owens: Ex-rugby referee warns footballers of sin-bin ‘cultural shock’

Referee John Brooks is surrounded by players during the south Wales derby between Swansea City and Cardiff City in December 2020 Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens has warned professional footballers face “a huge cultural change and shock” if sin-bin proposals succeed. Owens has backed the trial plans to introduce sin-bins in professional football for […]

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherlands shock South Africa for ‘iconic’ win that will ‘make the front page’

Under dark skies, the famous Himalayan backdrop barely visible, the Dharamsala outfield became a sea of orange in the midst of Dutch joy. It was a famous 38-run victory over World Cup contenders South Africa that sparked chaotic celebrations from the Netherlands underdogs as Logan van Beek took the winning wicket. The eruption was certainly […]

Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa suffer shock defeat by Netherlands

Netherlands 245-8 (43 overs): Edwards 78* (69); Jansen 2-27 South Africa 207 (42.5 overs): Miller 43 (52); Van Beek 3-60 Netherlands won by 38 runs Scorecard.Table. South Africa’s unbeaten run in the World Cup was ended by a shock 38-run defeat by the Netherlands in Dharamsala. In a match reduced to 43 overs a side […]

Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan recover to avoid shock defeat by Netherlands

Pakistan 286 (49 overs): Shakeel 68 (52), Rizwan 68 (75); De Leede 4-62 Netherlands 205 (41 overs): De Leede 67 (68); Rauf 3-43 Pakistan won by 81 runs Scorecard. Table Pakistan overcame a spirited Netherlands to claim an 81-run win in their World Cup opener at Hyderabad. Pakistan were bowled out for 286 off 49 […]

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