Qatar inaugurated the first of seven new World Cup 2022 stadiums on Thursday, just weeks before a crucial FIFA summit will decide whether to expand the tournament and potentially push it beyond the tiny Gulf state.
Manchester City successfully defended their English Premier League crown with a 4-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Elsewhere, Liverpool also finished the season with a win – beating Wolves 2-0 – at Anfield.
Delhi Capitals crushed Rajasthan Royals' play-off hopes with a convincing five-wicket victory to finish off the league campaign in the ongoing IPL on a high note. Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets.
Shreyas Gopal took a memorable hat-trick in a five overs a side contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals that was eventually called off due to intermittent rain.
David Warner signed off his IPL 2019 campaign in style as he guided Sunrisers Hyderabad a step closer towards qualifying for the play-offs with a comfortable 45-run win over Kings XI Punjab.
