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Rugby gets huge overhaul with new Nations Championship and expanded World Cup

World Rugby announced a new biennial competition in men’s rugby and the World Cup being expanded to 24 teams

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams in 2027

A new bi-annual international competition is also to be launched in 2026.

The Independent UK

England agree first multi-year central contracts but Ben Stokes takes short-term option

Influential Test captain opts to remain on a traditional 12-month deal despite being offered three years

Evening Standard

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ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team

Pakistan's World Cup hopes hang in balance due to bowling woes, captaincy questions, and PCB instability. Naseem's injury, Shaheen's lack of early impact, Haris' runs conceded, spinners' lack of bite, Babar's captaincy, selection favouritism, security restrictions, and frequent PCB changes have all contributed.

The Hindu

'Comfortable at three' if Travis Head is back, says Australia's Mitchell Marsh

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh on Tuesday expressed his readiness to take up the number three batting position if opener Travis Head returns to the team for their upcoming World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

The Independent UK

'We'll address it': Mitchell Marsh on late batting collapse against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Australia won't dismiss their recent late collapse against Pakistan and will seek to rectify their batting weaknesses in the latter stages as they prepare to take on the Netherlands in their upcoming World Cup match, according to the in-form all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

The Times of India

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Mercedes enters four factory drivers for FIA GT World Cup return in Macau

Marciello and Engel will be joined in the event on the bill of the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix on 18/19 November by Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon.

Autosport

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

The Independent UK

ICC World Cup | We'll address the batting frailties in the back end, says Mitchell Marsh

Australia won't brush aside late collapse vs Pak, will look to address batting frailties vs Netherlands, says Mitchell Marsh. Warner, Marsh smashed hundreds, but late collapse saw them finish at 367/9. Pakistan gave blueprint on how to go about back end of innings. Head firming up for return, Marsh happy…

The Hindu

South Africa support 'great guy' Bongi Mbonambi amid investigation over alleged racial slur

World Rugby are looking to swiftly complete their probe into Tom Curry's allegations as Paris final looms

Evening Standard

Afghanistan captain on his side’s stunning upset against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup: ‘Tastes sweet’

Afghanistan ends seven-match losing streak against Pakistan in stunning upset that ‘tastes sweet’

The Independent UK

No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

'As a batman he is very good, but as a leader...': Pakistan greats criticise Babar Azam's captaincy

NEW DELHI: The defeat of the Pakistan cricket team against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup in India has sparked heavy criticism from former Pakistan cricketers. The loss, which came as a shock to many, has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy. Former cricketers have questioned the captaincy…

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I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq

While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.

The Independent UK

All Blacks in the red: Why New Zealand need a World Cup win more than you might think

A damning report released in late August highlighted governance and financial problems within New Zealand Rugby, making victory over South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final all the more important

The Independent UK

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

While Afghanistan chased their 283-run target without breaking into a sweat, temperatures in Pakistan soared

The Independent UK

Australia vs Netherlands LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

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ICC World Cup: Temba Bavuma misses out again as South Africa win toss and opt to bat against Bangladesh

Bangladesh's regular skipper Shakib-Al-Hasan returned fit to lead the team, but Temba Bavuma was still unavailable to captain South Africa, who won the toss and opted to bat first in their ICC World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

George Horne on 'dream' Glasgow Warriors 100th game and Scotland disappointment

George Horne scored just a minute after his introduction on his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance on his return from Scotland duty.

AAP

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has shrugged off being the target of online abuse after Australia's semi-final loss at the Women's World Cup.

The Times of India

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

Watch: Afghanistan's historic victory leaves former Pakistan legend Waqar Younis in shock

NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup witnessed a historic moment as Afghanistan stunned former champions Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar, Shoaib Malik hail Ajay Jadeja as the 'great cricketing mind' helping Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: A familiar Indian figure celebrating Afghanistan's famous win over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup on Monday was the former India batsman Ajay Jadeja, who is the Afghan team's mentor.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

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