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India cruising towards World Cup 2019 semi-finals? Too early to decide, says Virat Kohli
June 11 (Reuters) - India made quite a statement with their clinical victory against holders Australia but captain Virat Kohli is not entertaining any premature thoughts or taking a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup for granted. India have won both ways in their first two matches, expertly pulling off a chase in their tournament opener against South...
Review of ‘Sanath Jayasuriya — A Biography’
The roller coaster life of one of Sri Lanka’s biggest international sports superstars would have many more anecdotes and revelations. His is a story that deserves more pages, says Kanishkaa Balachandran.
World Cup 2019: Dhoni told to remove “Balidaan” badge
June 7 (IANS) - India's opening game in the ongoing World Cup saw former skipper M.S. Dhoni once again profess his love for the security forces after he was spotted with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on his wicket-keeping gloves. But the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India...
World Cup 2019: Batsmen are clueless against Bumrah, says Kohli
June 6 (India Today) - Virat Kohli is in awe of his wrecker-in-chief, Jasprit Bumrah. It seems as if Kohli empathises with the opposition batsmen when they are facing the India pacer. "One thing you have to do when you're facing Jasprit is you have to play good cricketing shots. You have to back your technique. If you're hesitant even...
World Cup 2019: Pakistan eye comeback against fired-up England
June 3 (IANS) - After being blasted apart by West Indies in their opening game, Pakistan will look to make amends, especially in their batting, and aim for a comeback when they take on hot-favorites England in their second World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Monday. Playing against Windies, Pakistan was not just able to deal with the...
World Cup 2019: Sarfraz Ahmed’s salwaar pride after opening ceremony
May 31 (India Today) - The World Cup 2019 is on its way with hosts England beating South Africa in the opening match on May 30. Launched with a lot of fanfare, the lead up to the prestigious event involved multiple events where the captains of the participating teams had to make appearances. One of the most talked about among...
Barack Obama reveals why Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup
May 30 (IANS) - Argentine football great Lionel Messi has received a piece of advice from former US President Barack Obama on how to win the World Cup. In 2018, Argentina failed to win the Cup after facing defeat in the first knock-out round against eventual winners France. In 2014, Argentina lost to Germany in the finals in Rio de...
FIFA to not change 32-team format for World Cup Qatar 2022
May 24, (Reuters) - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held with 32 participating teams and not an expanded 48 teams, organisers FIFA said on Wednesday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations. But the sport’s world ruling body said in statement: Following a thorough and comprehensive...
Bangladesh out to prove doubters wrong after Tri-nation series win
May 21 (ANI) - Bangladesh head coach, Steve Rodes on Tuesday said that the team's recent success in the Tri-nation series proves that the team is stronger within the squad and there's more to the side than just their big five players. "There have been two or three guys who have played special innings. If you think of Mosaddek, for...
Pakistan batsman Asif Ali loses 2-year-old daughter to cancer
May 20 (India Today) - Pakistan middle-order batsman Asif Ali was dealt a huge personal blow when his 2-year-old daughter died fighting against cancer yesterday in a hospital in USA. The child, Noor Fatima, was battling a stage 4 cancer. Following the terrible news, Ali is expected to take a leave from Pakistan's ongoing tour of England. Islamabad United, Ali's...
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