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US runner Grunewald dies at 32 after cancer battle

10:39 pm June 13, 2019

Los Angeles: US distance runner Gabriele Grunewald, who became an inspirational figure to thousands of fans after continuing to compete at a high level despite a decade-long battle with cancer, has died. She was 32. Grunewald’s husband Justin confirmed the news of his wife’s death in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, two days after […]

Unfit Hardik Pandya not considered for New Zealand Tour

No pressure as only 1.5 billion people expecting India to win World Cup: Hardik

10:36 pm June 13, 2019

Nottingham: The easy-going Hardik Pandya has made light of Indians’ sky-high expectations from their revered cricket team, saying “maybe only 1.5 billion people are expecting” them to win the World Cup. The all-rounder has emerged as one of the biggest players in India’s quest to win their third World Cup. “(There is) no pressure because […]

This century means a lot as a batsman: Warner

11:39 pm June 12, 2019

Taunton: Opener David Warner, who Wednesday scored his first century since completing the ball-tampering ban, said the knock in the World Cup game against Pakistan “means a lot” to him as a batsman. Seeking to silence his doubters, Warner made 107 off 111 balls, a few days after his uncharacteristic half-century against India surprised the cricket fraternity. Conditions were testing and up against […]

England’s Buttler set to face West Indies in World Cup clash

11:36 pm June 12, 2019

London: England head coach Trevor Bayliss is optimistic that Jos Buttler will be fit to play in Friday’s World Cup match against the West Indies in Southampton. Buttler hurt his right hip while batting in England’s win against Bangladesh, hobbling for the remainder of his knock and passing on wicketkeeping duties to Jonny Bairstow. He was scheduled to join his team-mates during a net session at […]

Warner century powers Australia to 41-run win over Pakistan

11:32 pm June 12, 2019

Taunton: David Warner was not his usual destructive self but effective nevertheless, his first international century since completing the ball-tampering ban setting up Australia’s 41-run win over Pakistan in the World Cup here Wednesday. Australia looked set for a total in excess of 350 while Warner and captain Aaron Finch (82) were at the crease, but Mohammad Amir (5/30) staged a grand comeback with his best […]