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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.
Cummins & Co not bothered by outside noise
Cummins put his critics in their place in Lucknow, dismissing both Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) after they had put on 125 for the first wicket.
Afghan upset adds desired spice
Prior to the Sunday's fixture in Delhi, the highly anticipated quadrennial tournament was following the expected route, more or less, devoid of any big upset that would force the casual fans to take notice.
Victim of intended success: Out pops a strange narrative
Teams tinkering with tactics or playing eleven while building up to a tournament of ICC World Cup's magnitude is quite common. Experiments, by definition, can go either way, but it is rarely seen that a successful move can even end up backfiring.
South Africa won't be 'arrogant' against Dutch
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma insists his team cannot afford to be "arrogant or loud" when they face the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday, wary of the shock defeat they suffered against the Dutch at the World T20 last year.
Zampa hails 'game changer' Cummins after WC 'axe' threat
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke had claimed that 30-year-old Cummins was to be left out of the team.
Shakib doubtful for India game
A member of the Bangladesh team management on Monday finally talked to the media about skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s latest injury concern but still could not present a clear picture regarding the matter.
Australia revive campaign with Sri Lanka win
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa played through pain to return figures of 4-47 and help Australia down Sri Lanka by five wickets for their first win at the 2023 Cricket World Cup yesterday.
Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa returned figures of 4-47 while Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis hit fifties to help Australia down Sri Lanka by five wickets for their first win at the 2023 Cricket World Cup on Monday.
Zampa helps Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 209
The game has been delayed due to rain, preceded by overwhelming wind around.
‘Shakib wants to play against India, but it depends on his fitness’
Team director Khaled Mahmud informed that the champion cricketer is currently feeling 'no pain'.