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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.
BCB shifts focus away from Tests again
The BCB's plan to cut one Test match from the Zimbabwe series goes against Bangladesh’s cricket historic mandate, which was to give Test cricket utmost priority.
Ireland to host Pakistan and Sri Lanka in one-day internationals
Ireland will host one-day internationals against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the summer of 2016.
Nicolas Otamendi: Manchester City sign £32m Argentina defender
Manchester City sign defender Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal worth £32m.
Michel Platini: Fifa to investigate alleged smear campaign
Fifa will investigate the alleged distribution of a dossier highly critical of Uefa president Michel Platini.
Pace pays off for Bangladesh
Tigers are going guns with a whitewash over Pakistan, followed by a series win against India, and now they've pulled one over South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series at Mirpur on July 12, 2015.
Who is Virat Kohli to criticise India ODI captain MS Dhoni?
Although the first ODI series loss to Bangladesh exposes the frailties in Team India, the strong voices of dissent have been louder than the form of cricketers.
Bowlers benefit from ODI rule changes
In a move to give bowlers a bit of breathing room in 50-overs cricket, the ICC board has decided to do away with catching fielders in the first ten overs, get rid of the batting Powerplay, and allow 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs of an ODI innings.
Bangladesh cricket team sending the right signals
After 30 years since their first foray into limited-overs cricket, Bangladesh have become a consistent, competitive side capable of surprising any team at home.
Boycott still bitter, Bangladesh hunt better
Bangladesh now have 10 successive ODI wins at home in between a memorable World Cup down under, and a spot in the Champions Trophy as well.
Bangladesh: From not wanting to lose to getting used to winning
For years Bangladesh tried not to lose. Now they must get used to the idea of wanting to win, writes Harsha Bhogle.