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Kenya legend calls time on 23-year career
Kenya all-rounder Collins Obuya, who played a starring role in their dream ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2003 campaign, has retired.
Mario Zagallo, Brazilian football legend, dies at 92
Mario Zagallo, who won four football World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.
Brazil sack Diniz as coach
Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele
In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.
Resurgent Australia stand between India and 3rd title
India and Australia have faced off in some of the most engaging contests in recent times and a new chapter to their rivalry will be added when they contest 50-over cricket’s ultimate glory in Sunday’s World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
Kohli, Shami guide India to cusp of glory
India’s Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match yesterday to march into the World Cup final.
‘Pitch switch’ controversy at Wankhede
The World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday was being played on a used pitch, sparking concerns the tournament hosts had tried to manipulate conditions in their favour.
Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred
He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
Top order fire Afghanistan to famous win against Pakistan
Afghanistan pulled off their second giant-killing act of the ongoing 50-over World Cup with a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan on Monday.
‘Pray that we win the toss tomorrow’
South Africa have won every game where they have batted first in this World Cup. A day ahead of the match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mumbai, the Tigers' ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan was asked to comment on Proteas' chasing ability.
Didn’t feel anything negative: Shakib on injury
There had been a lot of curiosity regarding his unavailability for the India game. Shakib said, that just as paceman Taskin Ahmed -- nursing a shoulder injury -- had been rested in the last match, the matter was about whether the Grade-1 tear injury will be aggravated if the skipper played the India game.
Babar leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's Noor shines
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hit a stylish half century to guide his team to a fighting 282-7 in their World Cup match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.
Carse replaces injured Topley in England World Cup squad
Topley fractured his left index finger during the defending champions' 229-run loss to South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, their second defeat in a row.
Who stands where in race to World Cup semifinals
The Daily Star takes a look at how the 10 teams in the World Cup have fared so far in the competition and where they stand in the race to the semifinals.
Kohli has ‘internal computer’ for run chases, says Shane Watson
"Virat has got that internal computer, which just work so efficiently, and he just knows what you need to do at the right time,” Watson told broadcasters Star Sports after the match in Dharamshala on Sunday.
Kohli underlines ‘greatness’ with another masterful chase
Another masterful chase effort from Kohli helped India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in Dharamsala.
Head ready to repay Australia's faith
After injury forced him to watch his team in action in the World Cup from his couch at home in Adelaide, Travis Head has finally joined the Australia team in India and is counting down the days before he can repay the faith shown by the team management.
Himalayan fog that stopped WC match 'wonderful thing'
The thick cloud descended on the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium from the nearby snow-capped peaks as India were chasing down New Zealand's 273.