Canada shocked Ireland in a low-scoring thriller to secure their first-ever win in the men's T20 World Cup 2024 in a historic moment on Wednesday in New York. Canada successfully defended 138 in a low-scoring thriller to defeat Ireland by 12 runs and secure their first points in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Earlier, Barbadian-born Nicholas Kirton's gritty 49-run knock propelled Canada to a competitive 137 for seven at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Kirton's aggressive 49 off 35 balls and a steady 37 from wicketkeeper Shreyas Movva off 36 deliveries marked the first time a team crossed the 100-run mark in the tournament.
The under-fire pitch, which had previously been criticized for its uneven bounce and excessive movement, played much better after curators shaved off the grass and rolled it multiple times.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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