Pandya backs India to build on success; France-Belgium WC semi-final has makings of a classic

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Hardik Pandya picked up four wickets and scored a quick-fire 33 to pave the way for India’s victory in the game and the series.

Cricket

Pandya believes India can build on T20 success

Hardik Pandya came up with an all-round performance with the bat and the ball, Rohit Sharma became only the second cricketer to score three international T20 hundreds, and India romped home to a series win by overhauling the target of 199 in the decider with ease.

Pandya believes that the 2-1 victory in the T20 series against England would be beneficial for India ahead of the three ODIs and five Tests.

Football

France and Belgium face-off in first semi-final

The first semi-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, to be held in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, sees neighbours France and Belgium face-off.

Two teams filled with stars and great attacking prowess, the match could well produce a goal-fest. But with dogged defenders and stand-out goalkeepers in both sides, the match has all the makings of a classic.