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Another day lost to rain in Afghanistan v NZ Test in India
Rain has lashed the region for the past two weeks and it was more of the same on Thursday when umpires called off play
Afghanistan's one-off test against New Zealand risks being abandoned without a ball being bowled after play was called off for the fourth consecutive day due to rain in India's Greater Noida region.
Rain has lashed the region for the past two weeks and it was more of the same on Thursday when umpires called off play at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sport Complex.
With more rain forecast for the rest of the week, the contest looks likely to become just the eighth test to be abandoned without a ball being bowled, Reuters reported.
It is the first test to be played at the venue, which has hosted Afghanistan's 11 'home' limited-overs matches.
An Afghanistan Cricket Board official has said they preferred Greater Noida over two other venues in India because of its proximity to Delhi, which made traveling from Kabul easier.
Match referee Javagal Srinath's report to the International Cricket Council (ICC) will determine if the venue would incur any sanctions from the governing body.
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Cricket – Oman beat Afghanistan A in warm-up match
Oman chased down the target in the 18.3 overs. Shoaib Khan made 64 while Jatinder Singh contributed 30.
Oman defeated Afghanistan A by seven wickets in the first warm-up game on Wednesday ahead of a tri-nation series and the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.
Batting first after winning the toss in the 20-over match, Afghanistan A made 143 before they were all out in the 19.4 overs, with Sharafuddin Ashraf blasting 53 off 35 (not out).
Oman chased down the target in the 18.3 overs. Shoaib Khan made 64 while Jatinder Singh contributed 30.
Rafiullah of Oman A picked up four wickets.
The second and last warm-up match between the sides will be held on Thursday, and on Sunday, Afghanistan A will play their first match of the tri-nation series against Hong Kong.
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Brazil wins historic sixth FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan
Brazil, who have won five out of the six finals they have appeared in, finished the tournament with seven wins from seven games and only six goals conceded
The curtain came down on the tenth edition of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 in dramatic style on Sunday night as Brazil made history in Tashkent by beating Argentina 2-1 to win a record-extending sixth title, adding to the ones they claimed in 1989, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012.
In a historic final – the first between two teams from South America – Ferrão and Rafael gave Brazil a 2-0 half-time lead before Argentina ended a period of incessant pressure by pulling one back through Matías Rosa.
Brazil clung on for a dramatic last two minutes to hand Argentina, the champions in 2016, a second successive Final defeat and only their second loss in their last 21 FIFA Futsal World Cup matches.
Brazil, who have won five out of the six finals they have appeared in, finished the tournament with seven wins from seven games and only six goals conceded, their best-ever defensive performance.
The evening began with the third-place playoff, which ended with Ukraine claiming bronze and their best-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup finish; with a 7-1 victory against France – who were making their first ever appearance at the Finals.
Despite ending with familiar winners – the tenth edition of futsal’s greatest competition was a tournament of firsts.
It was the first time FIFA had staged an event in Central Asia; with more than 150,000 fans attending the games spread between the three host cities of Tashkent, Andijan and Bukhara.
The tournament – which featured 24 teams from all six confederations – was also broadcast or streamed live in over 175 territories around the world – as the popularity of the game of futsal continues to grow at an exponential rate.
It was also the first time four nations took to courts on the highest stage of them all – as New Zealand, Tajikistan and Afghanistan joined France in competing in the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time.
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South American giants Brazil and Argentina ready to lock horns over FIFA Futsal WC trophy
These two teams have already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa América™ Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0
Sunday, October 6, is set to deliver a thrilling FIFA Futsal World Cup final when South American giants, Argentina and Brazil face each other in a quest to take home the trophy.
Argentina beat France 3-2 last week to secure their spot in the final while Brazil took down Ukraine 3-2 in their semi-final match.
Argentina won the title in 2016 but fell short in the 2021 final, while Brazil returns to a World Cup final after 12 years.
These two teams have already faced off in a 2024 final: the CONMEBOL Copa América™ Futsal, where Brazil won 2-0.
This time, Argentina will be looking to turn the tables.
The last 10 meetings between these South American superpowers have, however, been really balanced, with Argentina winning three, Brazil winning three and four ending all square.
Experts meanwhile say Sunday’s match could go either way - that each team has a 50% chance at scooping the trophy.
Fans across Afghanistan can tune into Ariana Television from 5pm to watch the first match - between France and Ukraine, for 3rd place.
The much anticipated Uzbekistan 2024 final will follow at 7pm.
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