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Empty feeling as fans trickle in for Cricket World Cup opener

NEW DELHI: The ICC ODI World Cup opener between defending champions England and New Zealand faced mostly empty stands in India’s biggest 1,32,000-seater Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

South African flag may be taken down at rugby & cricket World Cups for doping body's non-compliance

The South African flag will not be displayed at the rugby and cricket World Cups later this month if its national anti-doping body does not appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to declare it non-compliant

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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Princess of Wales joins World Cup winners for wheelchair rugby league session

Kate sat in a wheelchair and tried her hand at the sport during a rugby league inclusivity day in Hull

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Joe Root leads England to 282 for nine in World Cup opener against New Zealand

England did not really settle until Root was joined by captain Jos Buttler in a fifth-wicket stand of 70.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Pat Cummins on World Cup 2023: Australians get a lot of love when we play in India

Pat Cummins, captain of the Australian cricket team, hopes to display some aggression in the ODI World Cup 2023. His first match is against India in Chennai. When he’s not watching sports documentaries, Pat Cummins loves spending time with his baby boy.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Fans fume over empty stands in England vs New Zealand World Cup opener: ‘This is embarrassing’

Delay in sale of tickets sparked criticism from fans because ICC took longer than usual to confirm final schedule

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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Kate joins World Cup winners for wheelchair rugby league session

England hosted the World Cup last November and beat France 28-24.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Wales World Cup experience surpassing expectations for Nick Tompkins

The Saracens centre has made his mark alongside midfield partner George North.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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…

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Middle East Roundup: Morocco scores as host of 2030 World Cup

Suicide bombing in Turkey, pre-election tensions in Egypt – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy

Pakistan team’s trip to India overshadowed by controversy after they only got visas at the last minute

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Australian players have a plan for Indian spinners, says Pat Cummins

Australia skipper Pat Cummins confident ahead of World Cup opener against India. Says team has plan in place to tackle spinners. Cummins banking on Warner, Maxwell for success

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

England v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction from Cricket World Cup 2023 opener as Kiwis win by nine wickets

England take on New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup opener at the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

BCCI announces free drinking water for fans as ODI World Cup begins

NEW DELHI: As the eagerly awaited ODI World Cup in India kicks off on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has made an exciting announcement. The BCCI will be providing free mineral and packaged drinking water to all fans attending the matches in…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Conway, Ravindra’s tons leave England battered

New Zealand's Conway and Ravindra dazzle in 283 run chase, Root's 77 and Buttler's 43 not enough for England. Ravindra's 123 and Conway's 152 power New Zealand to nine-wicket win.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

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

Follow all the action from Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

England vs New Zealand: Injured Ben Stokes misses Cricket World Cup opener

England batter Ben Stokes has been ruled out of Thursday’s Cricket World Cup opener New Zealand with a hip problem.

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Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Beckham on Netflix review: the dizzying highs and desperate lows of a global icon

This four part documentary explores how the shy lad from Leytonstone became a global superstar – and all that came with it

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

New Zealand vs Uruguay referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Is New Zealand vs Uruguay on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

Cricket World Cup may add $2.6 billion to Indian economy

The Cricket World Cup may boost host country India’s economy by as much as 220 billion rupees ($2.6 billion), economists at Bank of Baroda estimate.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Cricket World Cup: Weather forecast and pitch report for England vs New Zealand opener

Fans lining up for the opening England vs New Zealand match are expecting a tense fight between the two

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai

Kohli has a cheeky message for his friends and acquaintances on his Instagram account

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar global ambassador for Cricket World Cup 2023

India legend Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy ahead of the opening fixture on Thursday

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