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Not Just Another Match: India start favourites against Pakistan in mother of all battles

1:56 pm June 15, 2019

Manchester: A cricketing rivalry that transcends beyond the realms of 22-yards will be reignited when India and Pakistan square off in a World Cup encounter that could have fascinating sub-plots with Rain Gods threatening an anti-climactic twist. The escalating cross-border tensions between the two neighbouring nations add to the intrigue with KL Rahul’s technique being […]

ABD probably didn’t handle comeback plan well: Rassie van der Dussen

5:43 pm June 14, 2019

Cardiff: Rassie van der Dussen, the man who replaced A B de Villiers in South Africa’s World Cup squad, is not surprised that the legend wanted to come out of retirement for the ongoing big event but feels the swashbuckler should have handled things better. Middle-order batsman der Dussen has appeared in 13 ODIs since […]

NZ coach encourages players to spend time with families during World Cup breaks

1:42 pm June 14, 2019

Nottingham: For some teams, accompanying families can be a distraction in a major tournament but not for New Zealand with head cricket coach Gary Stead encouraging players to spend time with their loved ones during breaks in the ongoing World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned families of cricketers from accompanying them during the World Cup, while partners and families of the Australian cricket team have […]

Warner more of a thinking cricketer now, says Slater

Desperate Sri Lanka face Warner storm in World Cup clash against Australia

1:37 pm June 14, 2019

London: After two washed out games, Sri Lanka will be desperate to come out all guns blazing but defending champion Australia’s depth will be hard to beat when the two sides clash in a World Cup fixture here on Saturday. Sri Lanka have not played a match at the World Cup since June 4, forced to split points with Bangladesh and Pakistan following two washed out games. […]

Lee Chong Wei, badminton’s beloved nearly man

10:41 pm June 13, 2019

Putrajaya: Quiet and unassuming, Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei rose to become a modern badminton great, beloved by his fans despite his tantalising failures to bring home the biggest trophies of all. The sinewy Lee, blessed with lightning reflexes, retired on Thursday after a 19-year career with a plot like a soap opera, including a doping […]