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Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host

Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.

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ICC World Cup: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi reaches 100 ODI wickets

NEW DELHI: In the ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh in Kolkata on Tuesday, Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi reached the milestone of 100th wicket in one day internationals.

The Times of India

With 300 international caps on a 13-year-old journey, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club

Vandana Katariya, the highest capped Indian women’s hockey player, will be in an exclusive club of one. Vandana Katariya, 31, will become the highest capped Indian women's hockey player on October 31. She has been indispensable to Indian women's hockey for more than a decade, playing a crucial role in…

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ICC World Cup: New Zealand look to regain winning form against South Africa

The current World Cup edition has mostly featured one-sided games, but two matches stood out. One was South Africa's dramatic one-wicket victory against Pakistan in Chennai, and the other was New Zealand's near-miraculous chase of 388 against Australia, falling just five runs short.

The Times of India

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris

Martinez is not popular in Paris after his conduct in the wake of Argentina’s World Cup final win over France

The Independent UK

Pakistan legend Inzamam-Ul-Haq steps down as national selector amid conflict of interest allegations

Legendary cricketer’s decision to step down comes as Pakistan faces nightmare run in World Cup

The Independent UK

Shaheen Shah Afridi fastest Pakistani to reach 100 ODI wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match in Kolkata on October 31, 2023. Shaheen Shah Afridi overtakes Saqlain Mushtaq to become the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets in one-day internationals.

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Watch: South Africa’s Springboks welcomed home after Rugby World Cup win

Rugby fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport this morning (31 October) as they prepared to welcomed home the Springboks following their World Cup win.

The Independent UK

Australia abandons 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Australia has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, opening the door for Saudi Arabia to emerge as the favourite to host the tournament.

The Times of India

Eddie Jones explains why he resigned as Australia coach: ‘It’s like being in a marriage’

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

The Independent UK

World Cup: Bangladesh opt to bat against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their World Cup match in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The Times of India

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

Follow all the action from Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage

Lionel Messi has added layer upon layer to his talents over the years to create greatness and his era of dominance surely ended on Monday night with one final Ballon d’Or award

The Independent UK

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

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The Genius Fallacy: why English cricket has never produced a proper dynasty

In trying to recreate the World Cup triumph of 2019, England have become a tired pastiche of the team they once were

The Independent UK

South Africa declares public holiday after ‘momentous’ Rugby World Cup win

Springboks clinch record fourth Rugby World Cup over New Zealand

The Independent UK

Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan keep World Cup semi-final hopes alive by beating Bangladesh – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The opening batter Fakhar Zaman shone as Pakistan kept their hopes of reaching the last four with an emphatic seven-wicket win over Bangladesh

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Australia clears path for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup after withdrawing bid

Decision on hosting rights due to be ratified soon

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Coach Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan batters to score centuries

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan, under the guidance of head coach Jonathan Trott, are gaining recognition for their composed and collective batting performances in the ongoing World Cup; but Trott has set a new challenge for his players in their next three games: someone needs to bat deep and score a century.

The Times of India

The game will bite, if you underestimate any team: Muttiah Muralitharan

PUNE: Muttiah Muralitharan acknowledges that Sri Lankan cricket has gone "backwards" when it came to developing its talents, but warned the Indians that "the game will bite" if they under-estimated the islanders when the two sides clash in the World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup: Afghans continue big-game hunting

After England and Pakistan, surprise squad of World Cup now downs Sri Lanka by seven wickets to boost semis hopes

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are above South Africa and New Zealand

India are above New Zealand despite the Black Caps winning every game of World Cup so far

The Independent UK

How Pakistan can still qualify for Cricket World Cup semi-finals

Pakistan are in sixth place in World Cup 2023 table with four points

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar says 'mai India ki tareef kyu na karu'

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is singing praises about India's "ruthless" run in the 2023 ICC World Cup, which has seen Rohit Sharma Co winning all their six matches so far.

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