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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.

Al Jazeera

Fans fume over empty stands in England vs New Zealand World Cup opener: ‘This is embarrassing’

Delay in sale of tickets sparked criticism from fans because ICC took longer than usual to confirm final schedule

The Independent UK

Kate joins World Cup winners for wheelchair rugby league session

England hosted the World Cup last November and beat France 28-24.

The Independent UK

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ICC names Sachin Tendulkar global ambassador for Cricket World Cup 2023

India legend Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy ahead of the opening fixture on Thursday

The Independent UK

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Can the sport finally go global?

As cricket’s marquee event kicks off in India, its ambitions to spread beyond the Commonwealth are on test.

Al Jazeera

Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

The Hindu

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

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Cricket World Cup has low-key buildup but tumbling records hint at thrills to come

The lavish opening ceremony has been cancelled but hosts India are scoring faster and every country emphasises attack more

The Guardian - UK

2030 World Cup will be hosted by six countries across three continents, Fifa announces

Three South American nations will stage the three opening matches to celebrate the World Cup’s centenary, before Spain, Portugal and Morocco host the rest of the tournament

The Independent UK

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar global ambassador for Cricket World Cup 2023

India legend Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy ahead of the opening fixture on Thursday

The Independent UK

‘The BJP’s World Cup’: India’s Modi wields cricket as a political weapon

From stadiums to political influence, some say the BJP is using the tournament as a launch pad for a third term.

Al Jazeera

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu

All vie for the Cup: On the ICC World Cup and host India

The World Cup’s 13th edition will commence its frenetic run across diverse venues in India from Thursday

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup | IPL experience could be handy in this World Cup: Van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen believes South Africa's batting line-up is formidable, with IPL experience helping them adjust to different conditions. He feels the team's experience at different venues will be key to success at the World Cup.

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ICC WORLD CUP | Conway, with a good record in the subcontinent, will be crucial for New Zealand’s fortunes

Devon Conway, South Africa-born Kiwi opener, has become an integral part of the New Zealand team. He has a good record in the subcontinent, scoring two ODI tons this year, and has a strategy to succeed on slow-paced pitches. He believes adapting to different surfaces and clear communication will be…

The Guardian - UK

Lockie Ferguson: ‘I always have to remind myself cricket’s a special job’

The World Cup begins where it left off and the New Zealand bowler believes his side can learn from the 2019 final and go one better

AAP

Injury woes continue for Wallabies at World Cup

Carter Gordon and Nick Frost are the latest Wallabies set to be sidelined through injury, ruled out of the World Cup if Australia make the play-offs.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup | Netherlands’ Ryan Cook hoping to keep the family tradition of making history

Ryan Cook, fielding coach of Netherlands, hopes WC qualification will boost cricket in country, generate more interest & aspiration.

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Cricket World Cup | Preparations have been good, so has been the hospitality: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan believes a team with consistent bowling will win the World Cup. He praised the hospitality and conditions in Hyderabad, and said the biggest challenge will be adapting to different venues. He also expressed hope that Fakhar Zaman will be back at his best. He said the past is…

Radio France Internationale

Quarter-finals take shape as group stages culminate at Rugby World Cup

Who's through and who's going home as the group stages draw to a close at France's 2023 Rugby World Cup?

The Guardian - UK

Enjoy the World Cup? The WSL brings stars up close to ignite new season

The WSL is set to be at its very best as two of Spain’s World Cup champions join along with golden boot winner Hinata Miyazawa

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League 2023-24 previews No 12: West Ham

The Hammers need stability and they hope their new coach, Rehanne Skinner, is the right person to take a young squad forward

The Hindu

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 | A win-win for India’s ruling party

At the World Cup, India could borrow from the U.S. tradition of the President throwing the first pitch. PM Modi could bowl the first ball, symbolizing the country's reverse colonialism and the symbiotic relationship between sports and politics. World leaders have used sport as a means of asserting power. India…

The Hindu

2023 ODI World Cup venues | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad — capacity, pitch info and areas that need attention

Hyderabad Cricket Association will host a World Cup match after a gap of 27 years. The last World Cup match in the city was when West Indies took on Zimbabwe at the floodlit Lal Bahadur Stadium.

AAP

Fowler hopes to take World Cup form into new WSL season

England's Women's Super League is back, featuring 13 Australians including Mary Fowler, who aims to shine for Manchester City as she did at the World Cup.

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