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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.
‘Laid back’ Rohit raises India's hopes
Rohit Sharma has led India from the front in their three unbeaten matches of the World Cup to boost his cricket-mad nation's hopes of winning the title at home.
Netherlands have semifinals in mind, says Edwards
The only non-test playing nation in the tournament pulled off a major upset against the previously unbeaten South Africa, earning a famous victory a year after beating the Proteas in the T20 World Cup.
Netherlands humiliate South Africa
Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.
Shakib and Co prepare for biggest test yet
After two days of rest, sandwiched by Liton Das’ outburst and unclear status of skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s injury, Bangladesh returned to action with all smiles at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune yesterday.
Massive upset as Dutch courage sinks Proteas
Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.
Bangladesh clinch World Cup Qualifiers spot
Bangladesh beat Maldives 2-1 in the second leg of their World Cup pre-qualifiers fixture at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Bashundhara on Tuesday.
All eyes on Shakib as Bangladesh begin training in Pune
All eyes were on skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who is recovering from a thigh injury that he sustained during Bangladesh's last game against New Zealand in Chennai.
South Africa bowl first against Netherlands in rain curtailed match in Dharamshala
The toss was scheduled to take place at 2:00pm Bangladesh Standard Time but ended up taking place at 2:30pm.
Waqar wants Shaheen to bowl more like Bumrah
Shaheen is struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs.
Sri Lanka rue squandering strong start against Australia
"Despite our promising start, we deeply regret not being able to sustain it, resulting in us being limited to a score of 209 runs," Nissanka told reporters on Monday.