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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.
'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Friday that his country's reputation for being World Cup "chokers" will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden international trophy.
De Leede ready for New Zealand versions of Shaheen, Rauf
Now the Dutch, the only second-tier Associate team at the 10-nation World Cup, must bounce back against the Kiwis who started their campaign with a thumping nine-wicket rout of champions England on Thursday.
Theeksana ruled out of Sri Lanka's World Cup opener
"Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won't be available for this game," Silverwood told reporters on Friday.
The remarkable rise of Pakistan match-winner Shakeel
On Friday, he became the toast of Pakistan's batting with an innings-reviving 52-ball 68 studded with a six and nine boundaries, guiding Pakistan to a fighting 282 after a precarious 38-3
SL slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says Silverwood
The 20-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for his copycat style of compatriot Lasith Malinga's unorthodox action, has only played 10 ODIs and one T20 but is tipped to be amongst the tournament's breakout stars.
Pakistan off to winning start
Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 81 runs to open their World Cup campaign in Hyderabad on Friday, after half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
Shakib’s toughest test yet
Four years back, the country’s top all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, was engulfed by the type of pressure that all athletes feel at least once in their careers: the pressure of not performing on the field.
Free tickets for kids would help fill venues in non-India games, says Sehwag
"With the fading interest in 50-over games, it will definitely help that youngsters get to experience a World Cup game and players get to play in front of a full stadium."
Pakistan see off spirited Netherlands
Faced with an achievable target of 287, the Dutch looked on course for a stunning win in Hyderabad at one stage.
Argentina sends ‘best wishes’ to Tigers for World Cup campaign
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) extended its best wishes to the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday on the eve of their opening match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan.