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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.
Waqar tells Shaheen to copy Bumrah blueprint
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.
Upsets in World Cups: From Kenya’s Caribbean heist to the Afghan’s English triumph
This was the Afghan side’s second ever win in ODI World Cups and it also ranks high amongst the biggest upsets ever in the tournament.
Injury-hit Sri Lanka to bat first against Australia in Lucknow
Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bat first against fellow winless Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Monday.
Liton apologises to media for outburst
"I’m sincerely sorry for the unfortunate incident that took place at the team hotel yesterday,' read the inscription on a photo he posted on his official Facebook page.
England win will bring smiles to earthquake-hit Afghans, says Rashid
Afghanistan pulled off the first upset in the ongoing edition of the World Cup, defeating England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Mendis vows to conquer 'personal weakness'
Mendis is his country's marathon man, making 76 and 122 in the two defeats to South Africa and Pakistan.
‘Need to start winning quick'
Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted Sunday the five-time champions have "got to start winning and start winning quick" to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign, but his statement also stands true for Sri Lanka, who they face today.
Liton’s outburst in calm and quiet Pune
After a disappointing loss on his birthday, Bangladesh opener Liton Das on Saturday failed to keep his on-field rut hidden as it spilt over off-field on keen media personnel present at the Conrad Hotel during the team's day off.
Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket
Before Sunday, Afghanistan had only won one match at the World Cup when they defeated Scotland on their 2015 debut.
Buttler urges England to keep the faith after Afghanistan blow
England play in-form South Africa next on Saturday in Mumbai. They also still have to face tournament favourites and hosts India, Pakistan and five-time champions Australia.