Bairstow backs England to cope with No.1 tag; 2026 FIFA World Cup host to be determined on Wednesday

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England's Jonny Bairstow has backed his side to come good against the Aussies.

Cricket

England face new-look Australia in five-match series

Having lost their first match since becoming the number one ranked ODI side to unfancied Scotland, England will look to get things right when they face Australia in the first of five ODIs at The Oval in London.

Australia, without Steve Smith and David Warner as they are banned for their involvement in the ball-tampering issue that took place in South Africa, will wear a new-look under captain Tim Paine.

Jonny Bairstow, who became the first England batsman to score ODI hundreds in three successive innings, believes that England cap cope with the pressure of being the No. 1 ranked side and insists they’ll do well in the upcoming series.

Football

It’s either North America or Morocco for 2026 WC

On Wednesday, FIFA members will decide who will win the hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It will be either the combined bid of U.S.A, Mexico and Canada representing North America or the North African country of Morocco.