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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.
Shakib leads batting disappointment
Soft dismissals, unforced errors have led to the demise of the Bangladesh top-order in recent times, and it was no exception against New Zealand in their third ICC World Cup fixture in Chennai yesterday.
'We can still win six matches and qualify for semifinals'
Despite losing their second consecutive game in the World Cup, pacer Mustafizur Rahman still feels that Bangladesh can win their remaining six matches of the group stage and qualify for the semifinals.
Williamson inspires NZ to easy win over Tigers
Kane Williamson made 78 on his long-awaited return to lead New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the World Cup on Friday but was forced to retire hurt with a hand injury.
Let the drums roll
As the much-anticipated World Cup clash between India and Pakistan unfolds in Ahmedabad today, cricket fans, regardless of their allegiances, are poised to savour every sumptuous bit of action.
Shakib injury scare in heavy defeat
Bangladesh were potentially handed a double blow on Friday as the Tigers saw skipper Shakib Al Hasan walk off the field with an injury in their heavy eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai yesterday.
Shakib taken for a scan after New Zealand match
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was taken for a scan after his match against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup at the Chepauk in Chennai on Friday.
The top order needs to bat more responsibly: Shanto
Bangladesh ODI vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lamented his side’s top-order batting on a good wicket as they went down in a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand at the Chepauk in Chennai on Friday.
The big business of India-Pakistan cricket
In September, tickets were going for as much as 55 lakh rupees in the secondary market.
Gill '99 percent' ready for Pakistan clash
Gill missed the team's opening two victories but is likely to take the field at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
'Nice to tick it off,' says Boult after 200th ODI wicket
Boult, 34, reached the personal landmark when he dismissed Towhid Hridoy, caught at extra cover by Mitchell Santner for 13, in the 38th over.