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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.
Afghanistan favourites against Pakistan on spinning wicket, says Ramiz Raja
Raja feels that if the pitch in Chennai assists spinners, the Afghans will start as slight favourites against Pakistan.
Hendricks falls 15 short of century in South Africa return
Hendricks was only in the team after captain Temba Bavuma was ruled out through illness.
Pakistan 'put arms around' Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will "put their arms around" Usama Mir after his dropped catch opened the doors for Australia to clinch a crucial World Cup victory.
Taskin suffering from shoulder injury
Things are not going well for Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup as the Tigers lost three of their four matches so far.
Engelbrecht, Van Beek hit maiden ODI fifties to rescue Dutch
Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek hit maiden one-day international fifties as the Netherlands recovered from a poor start to post 262 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup on Saturday.
Bavuma out as South Africa bat against England
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bowl against South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture at the Wankhede in Mumbai,
Netherlands elect to bat against Sri Lanka
The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat in their World Cup game against Sri Lanka in Lucknow today.
Warner praises Marsh after 'David-Goliath' partnership
Marsh was in pristine form as he smacked the ball to all corners of the ground.
S Africa wary of Stokes 'x-factor'
Both teams have excellent hitters in their top six, with the return of Ben Stokes from injury a big plus for England.
Bangladesh cricket stuck in its old ways: Ashraful
Four matches into Bangladesh’s campaign in the ICC ODI World Cup, the pre-tournament optimism surrounding the Tigers has all but withered away.