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Australia skipper Meg Lanning calls time on glittering international career

Lanning won seven World Cups in total, amassing 8,352 runs from 241 international games.

The Independent UK

The rise and rise of women's sport

Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year, proving the worth of hosting three World Cups in NZ. But how do sports maintain the momentum? Suzanne McFadden reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

'No shame in accepting': Virat Kohli on India's embarrassing loss to Pakistan in 2021 T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has long moved on from India's humiliating 10-wicket loss to arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. On that fateful day, Kohli acknowledged that Pakistan completely outplayed India, securing their inaugural victory in a World Cup game (both ODI…

The Times of India

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The best World Cup players ever

Which players have shone brightest on football's ultimate stage, the World Cup?

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Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck for the first time ever in ODI World Cups

NEW DELHI: In an unwanted record, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday was dismissed for a duck for the first time ever in ODI World Cups.

The Times of India

Amol Muzumdar appointed as head coach of the Indian women’s team

: Amol Muzumdar appointed head coach of India Women's cricket team till 2025 World Cup. He brings wealth of knowledge & keen understanding of modern game. Aiming to provide right preparation & guidance to excel & succeed in upcoming World Cups. Retired as 2nd-highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy & successful…

The Hindu

Great players like Virat Kohli and Lionel Messi always arrive in World Cups, says Michael Vaughan

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has taken his game to another level at the biggest ODI stage, the World Cup, which is currently being played in India; and former England captain Michael Vaughan compared the inspirational Kohli to Argentina's football legend Lionel Messi, saying that "great players always arrive at World…

The Times of India

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Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!

Pune World Cups are not just about who triumphs; they are about surprises, elixir of unpredictability, India's 1983 win, Afghanistan's win over England, India's losses in '99 & '07, NZ's win over England, India's long gap since 2013 Champions Trophy. These add zest to sports, collective memory & more.

The Hindu

Rohit Sharma on par with AB de Villiers and Viv Richards in World Cup performances | Data

Rohit Sharma's World Cup record is superlative: 7 hundreds in 20 matches, avg. 66.4, SR 101.96. Only AB de Villiers, Michael Clarke & Viv Richards have higher averages, while de Villiers, Shane Watson & David Miller have higher strike rates. Rohit & de Villiers stand out in relative measures.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup: IND vs PAK | Rohit Sharma and bowlers make it 8-0 for India in ODI World Cups against Pakistan

India won toss and elected to bowl vs Pakistan in World Cup match in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill replaces Ishan Kishan in Indian side. Pakistan unchanged from last match.

The Hindu

World Cup: The perfect 10 iconic India vs Pakistan ODIs

A 7-0 scoreline in World Cups might suggest India have overwhelmingly dominated Pakistan in One-Day cricket. But this lop-sided head-to-head is misleading. There was a period when an India win against Pakistan was a once-in-a-blue-moon affair.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma can go past Sachin Tendulkar's record with a big ton vs Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar's record tally of runs across World Cups seems insurmountable at least in this edition of the ICC World Cup, but there's one record of Tendulkar that is within the reach of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the match against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium…

The Times of India

Virat Kohli breaks yet another Sachin Tendulkar record in World Cup trouncing of Afghanistan

Former Indian skipper now has 2,311 runs in 53 innings in World Cups

The Independent UK

Keith Earls: Ireland ‘completely different’ team to the one Joe Schmidt coached

Native Kiwi Schmidt led the Irish into the previous two World Cups.

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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 Guardian - UK

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

Evening Standard

Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands

The Times of India

'I'm used to it now...it's been three World Cups': Yuzvendra Chahal on exclusion from India squad

NEW DELHI: Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has shed light on his recent exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, expressing his understanding of the situation and his determination to focus on the longer format of the game, Test cricket.

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Gender equality: Are we there yet?

Three exciting world cups on New Zealand soil have boosted coverage of women's sport stratospherically – and women are now far more visible in public life. When can we say these 'firsts' are normal?

The Times of India

Imagine the joy if Praggnanandhaa wins when Chandrayaan lands on moon: Viswanathan Anand

NEW DELHI: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's sensational run to the final of the Chess World Cup has drawn praise from several quarters, including legends like Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov. Anand, who had won the first two World Cups in 2000 and 2002, was effusive in his praise for Praggnanandhaa and the…

Newsroom.co.nz

Three World Cups and a final champion

As Spain defeats England 1-nil to triumph at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Sarah Cowley Ross marvels at the tournament's success and the privilege of hosting three World Cups in this country.

The Times of India

Top captains to lead India in the ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's ODI World Cup campaigns have been steered by exceptional captains. Kapil Dev led India to its maiden triumph in 1983, etching his name in history. Mohammad Azharuddin led India in three ODI World Cups. Sourav Ganguly's strategic leadership and aggressive approach guided India to the 2003 final.…

The Guardian - US

How rabid capitalism helped sink USA’s Women’s World Cup campaign

Families often have to pay thousands of dollars to help their kids reach the elite level of youth soccer. No wonder participation is dwindling

The Times of India

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult keen to lift World Cup after misses in 2015, 2019

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult experienced the agony of being a member of the New Zealand teams who placed second in back-to-back World Cups in 2015 and 2019, and the pacer does not want another opportunity to pass up later this year in India.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma hopeful of winning ODI World Cup 2023 at home

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will rely on the "massive" home support his squad receives to win the ODI World Cup. India last won the ODI World Cup in 2011 at home, when MS Dhoni and company hoisted the cherished trophy.

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