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T20 World Cup: 'We deserve to be in the semis' - Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan experienced one of his most memorable days as Afghanistan captain and player when he led the team to its maiden semifinal appearance in a World Cup, defeating Bangladesh in a 'Super 8s' match' to book their ticket to the last-four stage of the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2024

'If Gautam Gambhir will be the coach of the team for 3-4 years, India will surely win a World Cup'

NEW DELHI: Sanjay Bhardwaj, the coach of former India opener Gautam Gambhir, believes India will secure a World Cup victory if Gambhir becomes the head coach of the men's cricket team.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2024

India vs Pakistan: Sound on, please! Watch Virat Kohli preparing to take on Pakistan

Virat Kohli didn't have an outing to remember against Ireland, but as they say, big players save their best for the last and it doesn't get bigger than India vs Pakistan at a World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 9, 2024

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Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

FourFourTwo · May 17, 2024

‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup

Campaigners warn Fifa over risk of death toll rising once 2034 preparations start, after Guardian investigation reveals most of the thousands of Bangladeshi workers’ deaths are unexplained

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

FourFourTwo · Feb 11, 2024

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Winning World Cup is within India's reach: Gary Kirsten

CAPE TOWN: Former India coach Gary Kirsten, who was at the helm when the team last won a World Cup back in 2011, believes that the current side has what it takes to bring home another trophy very soon.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2024

Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach

Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

Exclusive - 'Probably a five percent chance…': Mitchell McClenaghan reveals how New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra almost missed the World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: One of the shining lights of the just concluded ICC ODI World Cup in India was New Zealand's newest batting sensation Rachin Ravindra. The left-handed batter of Indian origin etched his name in the history book, accumulating the most runs in a World Cup by a debutant. It…

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2023

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup 2023 SA vs AUS | Choke or curse, the tragic tale continues for South Africa at World Cup

South Africa's reputation of being chokers in World Cups remains intact after their 3-wicket loss to Australia in the semi-final. Despite their formidable form and best ODI win percentage, they have yet to reach a World Cup final. Past losses include a 1-run defeat in 1999, a strange rain rule…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

World Cup: Virat Kohli scores 50th ODI hundred in presence of Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards

On the biggest stage, a World Cup semifinal, with 'God' Tendulkar himself in attendance along with 'King' Richards, Virat Kohli becomes the first to score 50 ODI centuries

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Five things we learned in the group stage

With the semifinals fast approaching, Al Jazeera goes through the main takeaways from a lively and lengthy group stage.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

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The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023

World Cup: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan and Chris Woakes shine in 160-run win over Dutch, keep CT qualification hopes alive

PUNE: Finally, some relief for England. The Jos Buttler-led side broke a streak of five consecutive losses, their most in a World Cup, beating the Netherlands by 160 runs in their World Cup match at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje on Wednesday. This was England’s only second win in the…

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023

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 · Oct 23, 2023

'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.

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The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023

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 · Oct 22, 2023

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 · Oct 20, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 2023

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 Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023

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.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

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…

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