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Nitin Menon, Kumar Dharmasena to be on-field umpires for ICC ODI World Cup opener

NEW DELHI: The ICC on Friday announced the match officials for the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

Nitin Menon, Kumar Dharmasena to be on-field umpires for World Cup opener

ICC announced that India’s Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5, while former pacer Javagal Srinath will serve as the match referee.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

France await All Blacks test as Rugby World Cup fever reaches boiling point

An opening clash against old foes New Zealand gives Fabien Galthié’s side the chance to prove they really can go all the way

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

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Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot

England & NZ prep for 1st ODI since '15 WC final. Harry Brook added to WC squad after explosive form. Stokes enticed back to ODIs to defend WC. Kane Williamson declared fit for WC, but may not play 1st match. Comp. for places in strong England team.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Stokes makes England ODI return but doubts linger over future as all-rounder

Stokes says lure of winning another World Cup key to comeback for series against New Zealand, with a ‘plan’ to treat knee problem after the tournament

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Hosts France lead the charge for glory in Rugby World Cup

What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023

France ready for ‘wonderful’ World Cup opener with New Zealand – Fabien Galthie

The tournament opens on Friday with the hosts taking on the three-time champions, who beat them in the 1987 and 2011 finals.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: fixtures, winner predictions and odds

After previously losing three Rugby World Cup finals, can France finally end the jinx by lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time? Or can South Africa successfully defend the trophy they lifted in Japan in 2019? These questions will be answered over the next seven weeks when France…

The Week · Sep 7, 2023

England vs New Zealand: 2019 heroes must click fast with problems to resolve as World Cup looms

Much of the personnel is the same but England have work to do if they are to successfully defend their title in India

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023