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Michael Atherton tips "dark horse" T20 World Cup winner as Nasser Hussain backs England

Hosts Australia are the favourites to win the T20 World Cup, having won last year's tournament in the UAE, but neither Michael Atherton or Nasser Hussain are backing them to retain their title

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

T20 World Cup: Pacer Chahar ruled out; Siraj, Shami, Shardul set to join India squad

NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur will join the Indian contingent in Australia soon even as Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back injury.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

‘Drowning in bad publicity’: Has Qatar’s World Cup soft power push backfired?

Qatar has received an avalanche of bad publicity ahead of hosting the World Cup in November and December. The football extravaganza has prompted Western media and NGOs to decry the desert nation’s human rights record, notably concerning the treatment of migrant workers. But while this may dent Qatar’s soft power,…

France 24 · Oct 12, 2022

Castleford boss Lee Radford fires England World Cup warning after helping Samoa

Hull-born Radford is helping the Pacific nation prepare to face hosts England in Saturday's World Cup opener after receiving a late call-up to Samoa's "scary" squad

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Big-hitting Black Caps into T20 final

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 48 runs to reach the final of the T20 World Cup warm-up tri-series tournament in Christchurch.

AAP · Oct 12, 2022

Sandeep Patil cleared to contest MCA election

Sandeep Patil will be one of the four eligible candidates

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2022

U-17 Women's World Cup: Defending champions Spain open campaign against Colombia

NAVI MUMBAI: The Sofia Fuente, the Spanish captain and goalkeeper, made a final statement before she exited the media centre which can easily be construed as a warning: "Our dream begins when we wake up tomorrow".

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

Six key talking points ahead of the 16th Rugby League World Cup

We examine the key talking points surrounding what organisers say will be the biggest and best tournament yet.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

U-17 Women's World Cup: Contenders Brazil labour to victory riding Jhonson's solitary goal

BHUBANESWAR: The Brazil U-17 national team has so far failed to replicate the achievements of its senior men or even that of the senior women. But before a scanty crowd of just over 4000 at Kalinga Stadium here on Tuesday, the young Brazilians showed their potential by beating Morocco 1-0…

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

Netball: Scottish Thistles star hopes home crowd can help seal World Cup spot

Coatbridge player Kelly Boyle is dreaming of place in New Zealand next year

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022