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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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

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

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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 Independent UK

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

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.

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Evening Standard

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…

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

The Guardian - UK

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

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