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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.
Warner breaks Tendulkar, de Villiers’ record
Warner achieved the landmark, fastest to reach 1,000 World Cup runs, in 19 innings in Chennai to better Tendulkar and former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers -- both of whom got the runs in 20 outings.
World Cup first, job second for young Bangladeshi fan
Usually, only the employers exercise the right to add conditions before offering a job. The job seekers don’t get to give conditions, at least not in Bangladesh. In that sense, Bangladesh cricket fan Fahim Rahman definitely stands out. He had joined his current workplace two years ago on the condition that he would be granted a 40-day leave to watch the cricket World Cup in 2023.
Australia opt to bat against India in Chennai
Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening match of the ICC ODI World Cup against hosts India in Chennai on Sunday. Marcus Stoinis hasn't yet recovered from his injury. For India, Ishan Kishan replaces opening batter Shubman Gilll, who is out with dengue.
Tigers may opt for different strategy against England
Bangladesh’s ploy to field five specialist bowlers in the line-up in their first game of the ICC ODI World Cup against Afghanistan worked well as they manage to bundle out the opposition for 156 runs before winning by six wickets.
Miraz Al Hasan!
In the Tiger’s opening match at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the Bangladesh fans saw another all-rounder come to bat at one-down, hit a half-century to steady the innings following a rocky start and snap up three wickets with the ball. This ‘2019 Shakibesque’ performance came from Mehedi Hasan Miraz.
India and Australia commence campaigns with blockbuster clash
While Australia have an obvious advantage head-to-head, having won 83 games to 56 losses, India’s recent form makes things even. They won the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka last month and then went on to beat Australia 2-1 at home.
‘See you World Champions England!’
“In this team Miraz is the biggest asset,” Mashrafe further wrote, adding that Bangladesh’s World Cup dream will depend on the pace unit.
Milestone man Markram trusts basic instincts
Three of South Africa's top four batters smashed rapid hundreds as they racked up a tournament record total of 428-5 en route to a comprehensive victory over the 1996 champions.
Statbox: India vs Australia
Hosts India will take on Australia in their opening World Cup fixture at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
Rohit and Co begin 'unfinished business' against 'chilled out' Aussies
India skipper Rohit Sharma said Saturday that a World Cup win at home was "unfinished business" for his men, channelling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's words before the 2011 triumph that capped his career.