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, 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.
Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
Paceman Lockie Ferguson said New Zealand would head into a likely World Cup semifinal against India charged with confidence after snapping a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash on Thursday.
The dream of reaching the ICC World Cup semifinals has long been extinguished for Bangladesh but they still have a lot to play for.
South Africa saw off a spirited fightback from Afghanistan to win by five wickets in their final World Cup group game and consolidate second place in the standings.
South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets to win their last World Cup group game on Friday as the Asian side were eliminated from the semi-final race.
Afghanistan's outside hopes of making the World Cup semi-finals all but ended Friday after being bowled out for 244 against South Africa.
Glenn Maxwell is still feeling the effects of his stunning World Cup double century and could now miss Australia's final group match against Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.
As Bangladesh prepare to face Australia tomorrow in their last World Cup game, questions have started to surface whether this will be the last World Cup appearance for Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim – two of the stalwarts of Bangladesh cricket.
Despite almost a week gone past after the controversial timed out decision of Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Matthews against Bangladesh at Delhi, the war of words still continue over social media platforms.
Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa. It was a good toss to win given that according to ESPNCricinfo, bowling first would have seen them automatically eliminated from the World Cup given their equations at the World Cup.
New Zealand's massive win over Sri Lanka saw their net run rate up to +0.743 and almost assured them of a semi-final spot.
