India eye fairytale finish in WC final against Australia tomorrow
AHMEDABAD, Nov 17 (AFP): Rohit Sharma's undefeated India will look to end a 10-year global title drought in front of 130,000 fans in the World Cup final against five-time champions Australia on Sunday.India have racked up 10 straight wins at the tournament as they seek a third World Cup triumph...
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Six memorable India-Australia ODI matches
AHMEDABAD, Nov 17 (AFP): Undefeated India and five-time champions Australia will clash in the World Cup final at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The news agency Sport takes a look at six unforgettable encounters between the two powerhouses of cricket.Desert Storm: April 22, 1998Sachin Tendulkar unleashed...
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Leading batsmen and bowlers at Cricket WC
KOLKATA, Nov 17 (AFP): Leading batsmen and bowlers at the Cricket World Cup after the 2nd semi-final:BatsmenVirat Kohli (IND) 711 runs, Quinton de Kock (RSA) 594, Rachin Ravindra (NZL) 578, Daryl Mitchell (NZL) 552, Rohit Sharma (IND) 550, David Warner (AUS) 528, Shreyas Iyer (IND) 526, Rassie van der Dussen...
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Dozens injured, arrested in Bulgaria Euro qualifier clashes
SOFIA, Nov 17 (AFP): At least 33 police officers and 24 football fans were injured in clashes outside the stadium where Bulgaria were playing a Euro 2024 qualifier against Hungary, authorities said Friday.UEFA had ordered Thursday's game in Sofia to be played behind closed doors after a request by the...
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Uruguay stun Argentina
MONTEVIDEO, Nov 17 (AFP): Uruguay ended Argentina's 14-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory over the world champions in World Cup qualifiers on Thursday as Luis Diaz scored twice to fire Colombia to an emotional 2-1 win over Brazil.Defender Ronald Araujo fired Uruguay ahead on 41 minutes before Liverpool forward...
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Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India
NEW DELHI, Nov 17 (AFP): Long-simmering rivalries on and off the pitch divided India and Pakistan once more at the World Cup, but a cricket show run by Pakistani greats of the game has won fans across the border.The Pavilion, featuring cricketing heroes turned broadcasters including Wasim Akram, Shoaib Malik,...
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Arsenal boss Arteta charged over VAR rant
LONDON, Nov 17 (AFP): Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association over an explosive VAR rant following his side's controversial defeat against Newcastle.Arteta said the VAR decision not to disallow Anthony Gordon's goal in the 1-0 loss at St James' Park earlier this month was embarrassing...
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