World Cup
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U19 World Cup: Kanishk-Khilan duo’s power hitting takes India to 252 against Pakistan
Bulawayo: All-rounders Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel’s quickfire 50-run stand was the only silver lining in India’s par score of 252 against arch rivals Pakistan in a Super Six match of the…
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Pakistan backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladesh’s stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to “security concerns” in a communication to the ICC. The…
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Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain
Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is “not sure” whether his country would be competing in next month’s T20 World Cup amid the prolonged tussle over the team’s refusal to play…
- World
US launches FIFA PASS for World Cup visa rush
Washington: The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration…
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India, Bangladesh U-19 captains skip customary handshake at WC match
Buawayo (Zimbabwe): The strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh filtered onto the cricket field as captains of the two teams abstained from making a customary handshake ahead of their ICC Under-19…
- Sports
U-19 World Cup: India start favourites against Bangladesh
Bulawayo: Seeking to continue their confident start to the tournament, a well-balanced India will begin as firm favourites despite facing a tricky Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC U-19 World…
- World
Ronaldo sent off for elbowing Ireland, risking World Cup ban
Dublin: Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM announces cash reward, plot and job to World Cup winner Shree Charani
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 2.5 crore, 1,000 sq ft housing plot and a Group-I job to N Shree Charani, the…
- India
Cricketing star Jemimah Rodrigues faces online hate for thanking Jesus
New Delhi: Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a match-winning game against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final, has been subjected to online abuse after she thanked Jesus during her…
- Bangalore
CM Siddaramaiah hails women’s cricket team’s World Cup victory
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for scripting history by winning the World Cup, describing their achievement as a “proud and inspiring moment” for the…
- Sports
2025 ICC Womens’ World Cup final: India set 299 target for South Africa
Navi Mumbai: India rode on Shafali Verma’s blistering 87 and Deepti Sharma’s composed half-century to post a challenging 298/6 against South Africa in the ICC Women‘s World Cup final, here on Sunday.…
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2025 ICC Womens’World Cup final: India off to a flying start
Navi Mumbai: India made a strong start, racing to 64 for no loss against South Africa after 10 overs in the ICC Women‘s World Cup final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Sent…
- India
Persistent rain delays start of Women’s World Cup final
Navi Mumbai: Persistent unseasonal rains delayed the start of the Women’s World Cup final between India and South Africa here on Sunday. While it had been raining since morning here on Sunday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia moves a step closer to qualification for 2026 World Cup
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 to move within 90 minutes of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A victory against Iraq on next Tuesday, also in Jeddah, would guarantee Saudi Arabia…
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Bangladesh crush Pakistan by seven wickets in Women’s World Cup
Colombo: An unbeaten half-century from Rubya Haider and her match-winning partnership with skipper Nigar Sultana, backed by fine bowling from young pacer Marufa Akter, helped Bangladesh thrash an out-of-depth Pakistan by seven…
