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Australia aim for dominance against tenacious Netherlands in World Cup Clash

NEW DELHI: Australia, reinvigorated by their recent resurgence in batting prowess, are set to face a resilient Netherlands in their upcoming World Cup match. The five-time champions have displayed a remarkable turnaround after a disappointing start to their campaign, securing two convincing victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, they…

The Times of India

'Our bowling was not up to the mark': Babar Azam after shock defeat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, expressed his disappointment on Monday, acknowledging that his team's bowling attack fell short of expectations as Afghanistan secured an eight-wicket victory in a World Cup match in Chennai.

The Times of India

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan 'still harbours' World Cup semi-final dream

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's captain, Shakib Al Hasan, expressed the team's ongoing aspirations for a World Cup semi-final spot as they gear up to face an in-form South Africa in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India

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World Cup, India vs New Zealand: India aim to break New Zealand jinx

Men in Blue haven't beaten Kiwis in a World Cup in any format since 2003

The Times of India

World Cup: Virat Kohli delighted with 'special feeling' of playing on home soil

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli expressed his delight in experiencing the "special feeling" of competing in a World Cup on home soil after his unbeaten century led India to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh, bringing him within reach of Sachin Tendulkar's record for one-day international centuries.

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli-Naveen-ul-Haq duel set to corner spotlight

NEW DELHI: The rise of Afghanistan's cricket in the last seven years has been one of the most endearing stories in world cricket. Their journey from playing qualifiers to automatic entry in a World Cup notwithstanding is commendable. However, they still have a long way to go before they can…

The Times of India

Jonny May determined to sign off England career in blaze of glory at World Cup

May was granted a World Cup reprieve when Anthony Watson sustained a calf injury in August.

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Who is Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup star?

Ravindra’s story came full circle as his cricket-mad parents watched him make a World Cup 100 for New Zealand in India.

Al Jazeera

England can join the greats by successfully defending Cricket World Cup trophy

From an English perspective it is difficult to imagine that a World Cup could rival that of 2019. From the remarkable bust-to-boom of Eoin Morgan’s team in the four-year lead-up, to the most thrilling conclusion to a tournament ever witnessed in the final at Lord’s, and the way a home…

Evening Standard

Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag

South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the…

The Hindu

Only aspect missing is...: Yuvraj Singh weighs in on Team India World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes that the Indian squad is packed with quality players but pointed out that either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have been in the team's line-up for the upcoming marquee tournament in India.

The Times of India

Luke Crosbie appreciates his journey from public schoolboy to World Cup starter

He is preparing to make his first appearance at a World Cup ahead of his start in Saturday’s must-win match against Romania in Lille on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Jack Willis is ready to show England why he’s been a French revelation

Flanker has been terrific at Toulouse and is eager to make a World Cup starting spot his own when he lines up against Chile

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Portugal prove that gallant defeat is preferable to England’s robotic rugby

Minnows have played with passion and skill to light up a World Cup in which Steve Borthwick’s side have shown little flair

The Guardian - UK

Louis Rees-Zammit sets Wales on way to Rugby World Cup win against Portugal

Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau also scored tries in Wales’s 28-8 bonus-point victory against Portugal in a World Cup Pool C match

Evening Standard

New Zealand vs Namibia: Soul-searching All Blacks bid to bounce back in Rugby World Cup mismatch

Ian Foster’s side need to up their game after a record loss to South Africa was followed by their maiden pool-stage defeat at a World Cup

The Guardian - UK

The rise and fall of Luis Rubiales: from Spanish football president to pariah

It all started and finished with a World Cup as the elation of Spain’s success exposed Luis Rubiales and the fighter could not keep fighting

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Sports Illustrated

Joel Embiid Is Exactly What Team USA Needs

After Sunday's FIBA World Cup loss to Canada, Steve Kerr & Co. should make it a priority to get the reigning MVP in a new red, white and blue uniform.

France 24

‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

The Independent UK

Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

Al Jazeera

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s over’: Spain takes stand after Luis Rubiales saga spoils World Cup win

The Spanish FA president’s departure is a matter of time after an extraordinary week which changed the entire nation

The Guardian - US

USA tame New Zealand to open Fiba World Cup as Canada rout France

Paolo Banchero scored 21 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the US shook off a slow start to beat New Zealand 99-72 on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Fiba World Cup predictions: Can anyone take down the Americans?

The Fiba World Cup tips off on Friday in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. Who will surprise? And can anyone stop Team USA? Our writers weigh in

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