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Anderson out of ODI series, Astle injury doubt
WELLINGTON: Corey Anderson has been ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan while legspinner Todd Astle is doubtful as injuries trouble New Zealand in the UAE.
Anderson...
FIFA keen to expand 2022 World Cup to 48 teams
KUALA LUMPUR: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said expanding the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams was "feasible" on Wednesday, as hosts Qatar pledged to come...
Pak tent pegging team off to UAE for World Cup
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's six-member tent pegging team departed for Abu Dhabi, UAE on late Saturday to take part in the ITPF 2018 Tent Pegging World...
De Villiers to take final call on his int’l retirement in...
The South African superstar AB de Villiers shocked everyone earlier this year with his international retirement decision. He had just made a comeback to...
South Africa’s World Cup plans take shape
CAPE TOWN: South Africa's time for experimentation ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup is coming to an end, according to coach Ottis Gibson.
Speaking after...
Cricket World Cup trophy Lahore tour starts tomorrow
The 2019 Cricket World Cup trophy has reached Lahore as part of its world tour.
The Garrard-made trophy, during its six-day Pakistan leg of the...
David Miller gives up Test dream to focus on World Cup
CAPE TOWN: Batsman David Miller has made himself unavailable to play first-class cricket in South Africa, a decision that means he has effectively given up on...
Hafeez still a part of World Cup plans, says Inzamam
LAHORE: Although he has been left out of the squad for the Asia Cup, Mohammad Hafeez is still a part of Pakistan's plans for...
Despite recent successes, Asia Cup will be a unique challenge for...
After a hard-earned break of around two months, Pakistan will begin a continuum of high-value clashes with the Asia Cup in mid-September. Pakistan’s last...
Mourinho wants to see Pogba’s World Cup focus at Man United
PAIRS: Jose Mourinho believes the World Cup environment helped bring out the best in Paul Pogba and the Manchester United manager wants the France...
Warner sets sights on return for 2019 World Cup
MELBOURNE: Opening batsman says he wants to work his way back into the Australian team before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England...
France crush Croatia to become World Cup champion
MOSCOW: France defeated Croatia 4-2 in Sunday's final match, winning the country's second World Cup title.
Griezmann happy if France win World Cup ‘ugly’
ISTRA, RUSSIA: France forward Antoine Griezmann said winning the World Cup against Croatia on Sunday was more important than how his team do it.
Belgium´s...
Croatia end Russia’s World Cup party in penalty shootout heartbreak
SOCHI: Although Russia made it further at this year’s World Cup than most anyone expected, it was Croatia that advanced to the semifinals with...
Beers, tears and cheers as England fans go wild over World...
LONDON: People erupted in celebration and the beer went flying as England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years on...
Harry Maguire, Dele Alli head England into World Cup semis
SAMARA: Headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 win over Sweden as they reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28...
Neymar unfazed by critics after sweet and sour display downs Mexico
SAMARA, RUSSIA: Brazil superstar Neymar brushed off his critics after firing the five-time World Cup winners to victory over Mexico on Monday and into...
