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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.
[WATCH]: Bangla-Shake
Jaker Ali holds his nerve and smashes the third ball from Kumara to the fence…Tigers win by three wickets, clinch third place and the Bangla-shake begins.
Carty crowns WI champions
West Indies lift the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 after they vanquish favourites India by five wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
WI beat Tigers to reach final
West Indies advance to the final where they’ll face India on February 14 after they vanquish Bangladesh by three wickets in the semi-final of ICC U19 CWC 2016 at Mirpur stadium.
The rondo behind Bangladesh's athleticism
Young Tigers' fielding during this World Cup has certainly caught the eye. The players have shown all-round athleticism in creating run-out opportunities and cutting out singles inside the 30-yard circle.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka, to meet WI in quarter-finals
Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka by 23 runs to finish top of Group B and will face West Indies in the quarter-finals on February 8 at Fatullah.
Young Tigers crush Namibia by 8 wickets
Bangladesh beat Namibia by eight wickets in the final Group A fixture of ICC U19 World Cup at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium, Cox's Bazar.
India give New Zealand a 120-run beating
India blow away New Zealand by 120 runs in the 12th match of the ICC U19 CWC 2016 in Mirpur today.
U19 Tigers hunt down England
Bangladesh U19 cricket team win their second warm-up game of the ICC Under-19 World Cup when they overwhelm England by 97 runs at Chittagong.
Kohli still has a lot to learn from Dhoni, says Kirmani
Syed Kirmani, former wicketkeeper feels MS Dhoni should not be pushed to leave the team after suffering his third successive ODI series defeat as captain in Australia and be replaced with Virat Kohli.
FIFA fires secretary general Valcke
FIFA has fired secretary general Jerome Valcke, who is under investigation for misconduct, world football's governing body said Wednesday.