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India and Afghanistan face-off in crucial 2023 World Cup clash

11 Oct 2023 14:41 PM IST

The 2023 World Cup got off to an electrifying start last Thursday with the thrilling clash between England and New Zealand. As cricket enthusiasts around the globe eagerly await the next showdown, the ninth match of the tournament is set to unfold this Wednesday, October 10, featuring a captivating battle

New Zealand Dominates ICC World Cup 2023 with Convincing Win Over Netherlands

11 Oct 2023 14:40 PM IST

New Zealand continued their impressive form in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with a commanding victory over the Netherlands. The Kiwis secured their second consecutive win, defeating the Dutch team by a convincing margin of 99 runs. This triumph has solidified New Zealand’s position at the top of the

India triumphs over Australia in thrilling World Cup opener

10 Oct 2023 11:43 AM IST

India kicked off their ICC World Cup campaign with a nail-biting victory against Australia, securing a six-wicket win in a nerve-wracking encounter. Despite a rocky start that saw India lose three wickets with just two runs on the board, the partnership of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them to

‘KL Rahul is back to his original self’: Anil Kumble

10 Oct 2023 11:42 AM IST

Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble lauded batter KL Rahul for his match-winning performance against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup opener at Chennai on Sunday, saying that he is back to his original self and the experience and deep batting he brings to the middle-order augurs well for the

‘Australia needs mindset shift against spin’: Aaron Finch

10 Oct 2023 11:42 AM IST

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that the Australians need a mindset shift against spin bowling, and they failed to show intent against Indian spinners during their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Chennai. The spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin made merry in Chepauk’s spin-friendly

Jos Buttler expresses concerns over Dharamsala outfield

10 Oct 2023 11:41 AM IST

England captain Jos Buttler warned his England players against diving in the outfield in their ICC World Cup clash against Bangladesh, calling the Dharamsala outfield “poor” and questioning the location’s suitability to hold a WC match. The defending champions, England, will face Bangladesh here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association

Indian Team lands in Delhi ahead of WC clash

10 Oct 2023 11:40 AM IST

The Indian men’s cricket team arrived in Delhi on Monday ahead of their second World Cup clash against Afghanistan. India opened their campaign with a six-wicket victory against Australia on Sunday. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli came to the rescue after India stumbled three times in the first 10 overs.

New Zealand dominates Netherlands, securing second win with 99 runs

10 Oct 2023 11:38 AM IST

New Zealand secured two victories in as many matches, while the Netherlands suffered their second consecutive loss. Opting to bowl first, the Netherlands began with three maiden overs but couldn’t manage an early breakthrough. Although the top five New Zealand batters all made promising starts, with three of them reaching

Guardiola: Manchester City aims to defeat upcoming opponents

10 Oct 2023 11:36 AM IST

Following Manchester City’s 1-0 loss against Arsenal in the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday, City head coach Pep Guardiola said that the players are very disappointed since they are not used to losing matches. While speaking at the post-match press conference, Pep said that in

Unstoppable Max Verstappen clinches 14th victory at Qatar Grand Prix

10 Oct 2023 11:35 AM IST

Max Verstappen is the Formula One champion again. He isn’t easing off. A day after clinching his third title in a sprint race, it was clear the celebrations had taken nothing out of Verstappen’s pace as he cruised to his 14th Grand Prix win of the season in familiar style

Saudi Arabia officially informs FIFA About 2034 World Cup Bid

10 Oct 2023 11:35 AM IST

Saudi Arabia formally informed the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 on Monday in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the kingdom to win. The Saudi Arabian soccer federation said it “submitted a letter of intent and

Indian junior men’s hockey squad revealed for Sultan of Johor Cup

10 Oct 2023 11:34 AM IST

Uttam Singh was appointed captain while Rajinder Singh will serve as his deputy as Hockey India on Monday announced a 20-member Indian junior men’s team for the Sultan of Johor Cup to be held from October 27 to November 4 in Malaysia. The 11th edition of the tournament will feature