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I've played with so many greats, but Zidane stands out as my ultimate player: David Beckham

David Beckham walked into the room at the iconic Mumbai hotel where he was staying, and his first instinct was to make things comfortable for TOI. He flashed that shy, million-dollar smile, and settled down to talk about a range of topics, from his Unicef role, the Indian experience to…

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

Mumbai City in a very good space to continue having success, departing Buckingham consoles fans

MUMBAI: Des Buckingham did not go quietly into the night. A group of Mumbai City supporters made it a point to head to the international airport in the wee hours of Friday to bid their departing manager farewell after the Englishman decided to take over the reins at hometown club…

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

ICC World Cup spikes air travel demand to Ahmedabad

MUMBAI: Ahmedabad, the mecca for cricket devotees this weekend, is set to handle over hundred charter flights on Sunday, apart from extra airline flights that are expected to fly in fully packed.

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

ICC World Cup: 'Not over yet' for New Zealand's golden generation, says Kane Williamson

MUMBAI: “You want us to retire?” said Kane Williamson in jest. The Black Caps captain was responding to a query about whether the senior players in his side had played in their last World Cup together, after New Zealand were eliminated from the 2023 World Cup with a 70-run defeat…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

World Cup: India's top order is an assortment of riches

MUMBAI: A noted home-made ice-cream parlour sells a flavour called assorted here. In steamy, sticky conditions that this throbbing metropolis always greets you with, it’s quite in demand as you get a big bowl and are served small scoops of all flavours in it, without having to pay for all…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Mohammed Shami: From the sidelines to spotlight

MUMBAI: Trent Boult and Tim Southee, one of the best fast bowling pairs in modern-day cricket, gave away 186 runs in their 20 overs in the World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. Later in the evening, on a pata (flat) wicket, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, again…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena writes to ECI, objects to BJP’s free pilgrimage promise

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray said that during the Karnataka Assembly election held in May this year, PM Modi had similarly sought votes along religious lines, asking people to chant ‘Victory to Bajrang Bali’ before casting their votes.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

David Beckham spotted with Bollywood stars at Sonam Kapoor’s private party in Mumbai

Beckham also made a surprise appearance at the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Watch: Cheetah ki chaal, baaz ki nazar: Suryakumar Yadav turns 'Shayar' for 'fielder of the match' Ravindra Jadeja

NEW DELHI: As an all-round Team India marched into their fourth ODI World Cup final with New Zealand thrashing in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday, the elated dressing room continued with their tradition of giving a medal to the 'fielder of the match' after the game.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

'Bas wicket jaane wali hai': The lethal Mohammed Shami hailed by Misbah-ul-Haq

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami stormed his way to the top of the list of wicket-takers in this ICC World Cup with a seven-wicket burst on Wednesday that took the hosts to the final with a 70-run victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023