Follow our live build-up, with team news, and full text commentary stream of the semifinal at King Abdullah Sports City.
The opener aims for comeback as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years.
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.
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Tottenham manager berates his team’s recent slump in form ahead of their League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.
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In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.
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South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town.
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Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw.
South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.
Manchester United hold title-chasing Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield, but frustrate their club captain and manager.
All our football updates and post-match reaction as Manchester United hold table-topping Liverpool to a draw at Anfield.
Four-time Grand Slam champion pulls out of her first WTA final in three years after winning the first set.
Hosts seal a six-wicket win in Sydney Test to clinch the series 3-1 and set up a WTC final against South Africa.
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton to dent their Premier League title hopes, while holders Man City win again.
All our updates and reactions as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is left fuming at Brighton penalty in disappointing draw.
