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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.
Warner blocked by 'bison' in World Cup escape
The 36-year-old left-hander was dropped by Usama Mir in the fifth over of the match off Shaheen Shah Afridi with his score only on 10 and Australia 22 without loss.
Bavuma’s Tendulkar wish to come true
Temba Bavuma said he would fulfil a cherished ambition on Saturday when he leads out South Africa in a World Cup match against England at the Wankhede Stadium, the home ground of his boyhood idol Sachin Tendulkar.
'Not an upset' if Dutch keep winning at World Cup
Dutch batsman Teja Nidamanuru believes it will not be an "upset" if his team defeat Sri Lanka on Saturday and keep alive their bid to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.
Need for comeback intensifies as England face South Africa
The World Cup moves to Mumbai with two of the heavyweights feeling the pressure and needing to bounce back from shock defeats faced in the previous round of the mega event.
'We couldn't finish', says Pakistan's Shafique
Opener Abdullah Shafique bemoaned the failure of Pakistan to chase down a record World Cup 368-run target to beat Australia on Friday.
Warner, Marsh star as Australia down Pakistan
Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62 runs in their World Cup game in Bengaluru on Friday.
Warner, Marsh hit centuries against Pakistan
Australia’s David Warner and Mitchell Marsh put on a masterclass in power-hitting against Pakistan as the five-time champions posted a daunting total of 367-9 in their World Cup group game on Friday.
Shakib’s fitness overshadows all concerns
Following three defeats on the trot, a demoralised Bangladesh team reached Mumbai yesterday while not knowing whether Shakib Al Hasan will be able to lead from the front in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC World Cup.
Australia beat Pakistan by 62 runs
Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62 runs in their World Cup game in Bengaluru on Friday.
Kohli ton helps India to comfortable win over Bangladesh
India batter Virat Kohli smashed his 48th ODI ton to guide India to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in their World Cup encounter in Pune on Thursday.