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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.
‘The execution let us down’
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha had to face a barrage of questions regarding the indifferent performance from his side in their 137-run defeat against England in Dharamshala yesterday.
Malan credits experience in Bangladesh after thumping ton
England opener Dawid Malan said that his experience of playing in the Bangladesh Premier League helped him to play against the Bangladesh bowlers in the Three Lions’ thumping 137-run win against the Tigers in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
‘We stuck to our guns’
England captain Jos Buttler praised his side’s attacking style of play as the defending World Cup champions stormed back into the tournament by handing Bangladesh a 137-run defeat in their second match in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
We had a very good plan, but couldn't execute it: Shakib
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said that they cannot afford to be bogged down despite the heavy defeat against England today.
Mendis blasts century against Pakistan
In-form Kusal Mendis hit his third one-day international century as Sri Lanka piled up the runs against Pakistan in the World Cup on Tuesday.
Theekshana in as Sri Lanka bat against Pakistan
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first in their second match of the World Cup against Pakistan today. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana is fit to play and replaces pacer Kasun Rajitha.
Smith is Jadeja’s bunny, says Shastri
"He [Jadeja] has dismissed him [Smith] 10 to 12 times. He [Smith] is his bunny,” Shastri told Star Sports.
Rohit’s slow footwork makes him vulnerable, says Gavaskar
“The footwork is palpably slow to start with, and that makes him vulnerable to the incoming delivery. If he can rediscover the 2019 form, then India will be assured of a very good start to their campaign,” Gavaskar said.
Pakistani cricket presenter leaves India for 'personal reasons': ICC
Zainab Abbas was due to present for the International Cricket Council's (ICC) own digital coverage of the tournament, which began last week.
Mushfiqur departs after 50, Bangladesh staring at crushing defeat
Soon after completing his 47th half-century in ODIs, Mushfiqur Rahim hit a ball straight to Adil Rashid to become Topley's fourth scalp of the match and depart for 51 off 64 balls in the last ball of the 31st over