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Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031
3 weeks ago

Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031

Daily Mail  

Netflix has secured the exclusive US broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 - leaving fans concerned following recent complaints about its faulty live coverage. Spain squad celebrates after defeating England during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia And after hearing that the …

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NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process
1 month ago

NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process

The Hindu  

The Norwegian Football Federation on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA’s awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticised the process in a letter to the world governing body. “Ahead of the Congress, the Norwegian Football Federation has expressed concerns on several occasions about FIFA’s process for awarding …

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Beauden Barrett takes you inside the All Black mentality as the 131-cap star lifts the lid on the data, mentors and Ineos insight that made him a New Zealand legend
2 months, 1 week ago

Beauden Barrett takes you inside the All Black mentality as the 131-cap star lifts the lid on the data, mentors and Ineos insight that made him a New Zealand legend

Daily Mail  

It was a brisk April afternoon down at Rosslyn Park. All Black legend Beauden Barrett has sat down with Mail Sport ahead of facing England Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett have another brother Blake, an unsung builder in London Only nine men have earned more Test caps than Barrett has in his New Zealand career ‘All three of us - …

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'I took 13 wickets in 3 matches. What more do you want?': Kohli, Shastri not spared as Shami reignites 2019 WC debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'I took 13 wickets in 3 matches. What more do you want?': Kohli, Shastri not spared as Shami reignites 2019 WC debate

Hindustan Times  

No Indian bowler has picked more wickets in ODI World Cups than Mohammed Shami. India played 28 matches in the last three World Cups and Shami featured in just 18 of them, with India winning 15 of those ties. Mohammed Shami picked 14 wickets in four games for India in 2019 World Cup Like in 2023, Shami was benched for …

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Xherdan Shaqiri finishes international career as Switzerland's second most-capped player
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Xherdan Shaqiri finishes international career as Switzerland's second most-capped player

Hindustan Times  

Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 Switzerland caps and becoming the only player to score in each of the last three World Cups and European Championships. Midfielder Shaqiri, 32, who now plays with Chicago Fire in the United States, is Switzerland's second most-capped player after team-mate Granit Xhaka on 130 caps. In what …

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Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation
6 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation

Hindustan Times  

It has taken Rahul Dravid almost three decades to lift a World Cup trophy with the senior team. India's head coach Rahul Dravid after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final. Dravid took over as India head coach almost two and a half years ago after a disastrous showing by the Indian team under Virat Kohli …

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Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat ‘King’ Kohli?
6 months, 1 week ago

Can India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final for Virat ‘King’ Kohli?

Al Jazeera  

An Indian win in the final may be the perfect gift to Virat Kohli as he stands at the twilight of his World Cup career. The then 22-year-old Virat Kohli carried the country’s most famous cricketing son – Sachin Tendulkar – on his shoulders after India won its second Cricket World Cup title and as the players took in the …

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India win-loss record in T20 World Cup knockout matches, full list of results, most runs, most wickets, stats ahead of IND vs ENG semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India win-loss record in T20 World Cup knockout matches, full list of results, most runs, most wickets, stats ahead of IND vs ENG semifinal

The Hindu  

India, looking for its second title after 2007, will be up against defending champion England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday. India has played 6 knockout matches in T20 World Cups, four semifinals and two finals in which the Men in Blue have won two semis and one …

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T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Australia: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Australia: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

After a dominating group stage, Afghanistan ran into an in-form India in their first match in the Super 8s, and lost by 47 runs. Note: All stats updated till end of match 42: IND vs AFG Last 5 Matches AFGHANISTAN - WWWLL AUSTRALIA – WWWWW THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR AFGHANISTAN AND AUSTRALIA AFGHANISTAN likely XI Batters - Hazratullah Zazai, …

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T20 WC, South Africa vs England: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 WC, South Africa vs England: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

It does not get tighter than this. LAST 5 MATCHES SOUTH AFRICA - LWWWW ENGLAND - WNRLWW THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR SOUTH AFRICA & ENGLAND South Africa likely XI Batters - Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller All-rounders - Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj Wicketkeeper - Quinton de Kock Bowlers - Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz …

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T20 World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, India vs Afghanistan: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India will lock horns with Afghanistan in their first Super 8 encounter at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown in Barbados on Thursday. THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR INDIA & AFGHANISTAN India likely XI Batters - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav All-Rounders - Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube Wicketkeeper - Rishabh Pant Bowlers - Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed …

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T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, Ireland vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan and Ireland are both out of the 2024 T20 World Cup and will clash in an inconsequential match at Lauderhill on Sunday. Last 5 MATCHES PAKISTAN - ALLLW IRELAND – AWWLL *A- Match abandoned Likely playing XIs Ireland likely XI Batters: Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector Allrounders: Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany Wicketkeeper: Lorcan Tucker …

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NZ vs UGA: Uganda set unwanted T20 World Cup records as New Zealand bowlers wreak havoc
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NZ vs UGA: Uganda set unwanted T20 World Cup records as New Zealand bowlers wreak havoc

India Today  

It was another day for Uganda to forget with the bat as they were bundled for just 40 runs in the first innings against New Zealand in Trinidad on June 15, Saturday as they set a few unwanted records along the way as well. Uganda, who had an inspiring qualifying run to the T20 World Cup, has struggled consistently with …

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Euro 2024 predictions: Winner, Golden Boot, breakout star and more
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024 predictions: Winner, Golden Boot, breakout star and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Euro 2024 is upon us, as Germany hosts …

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T20 World Cup, India vs Canada: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, India vs Canada: Fantasy 11 prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India and Canada will clash in Lauderhill on Saturday in what will be the third match of the tournament for the city in Florida. LAST 5 MATCHES INDIA - WWWWW CANADA - LLLWL Likely Playing XIs India might make a couple of changes and give Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson a go ahead of the Super 8. India likely XI …

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T20 World Cup, India vs USA: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
6 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, India vs USA: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

India and USA will clash in New York on Wednesday in what will be a battle for top-position in Group A. Axar Patel of India celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Shadab Khan of Pakistan during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between India and Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket …

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T20 World Cup, South Africa vs Bangladesh: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
7 months ago

T20 World Cup, South Africa vs Bangladesh: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

South Africa and Bangladesh will lock horns in what will be a massive Group D encounter in New York on Monday. Bangladesh likely XI Batters - Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy All-Rounders - Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain Wicketkeeper - Litton Das Bowlers - Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman South Africa likely XI …

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WI vs UGA: Akeal Hosein stars as West Indies dismantle Uganda for 2nd win
7 months ago

WI vs UGA: Akeal Hosein stars as West Indies dismantle Uganda for 2nd win

India Today  

The West Indies secured their second win of the T20 World Cup campaign as they dismantled Uganda by 134 runs in Guyana on Sunday, June 9. Uganda would end up being bundled out for 39, the joint-lowest total in the history of T20 World Cups. Uganda were staring down at the prospect of registering the lowest total in the history …

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T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
7 months ago

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Fantasy 11 Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

It does not get bigger than this! India likely XI Batters - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav All-Rounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya Wicketkeeper - Rishabh Pant Bowlers - Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh Pakistan likely XI Batters - Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman All-Rounders - Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed Wicketkeeper …

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IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma T20 World Cup record, runs, highest score against Pakistan
7 months ago

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma T20 World Cup record, runs, highest score against Pakistan

The Hindu  

India will take on Pakistan in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 Group A clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday. With a heavily skewed head-to-head record among these two teams, India holds the edge over Pakistan with six wins in seven matches in T20 World Cups. With 308 runs in five innings, …

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IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup: Best India vs Pakistan clashes in T20 World Cups; From 2007’s bowl-out to Kohli’s MCG masterclass
7 months ago

IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup: Best India vs Pakistan clashes in T20 World Cups; From 2007’s bowl-out to Kohli’s MCG masterclass

The Hindu  

India will take on Pakistan in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 Group A clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday. Here are the top three India vs Pakistan matches in T20 World Cups through the years: INDIA’S HISTORIC BOWL-OUT WIN - 2007 T20 WORLD CUP, DURBAN File Photo: India celebrating after the …

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How USA Basketball became a powerhouse, changed the Olympics and sparked the WNBA
7 months ago

How USA Basketball became a powerhouse, changed the Olympics and sparked the WNBA

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. “It’s a pretty complicated but interesting history,” said Craig Miller, who spent 31 years as communications director for USA Basketball and was hired in 1990, two years before the “Dream Team.” As far as anniversaries go, the one USA Basketball is commemorating this year is not only one of …

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‘Not much was expected from Australia in previous T20 World Cups…': Cameron Green declares Aussies as new ‘favourites’
7 months ago

‘Not much was expected from Australia in previous T20 World Cups…': Cameron Green declares Aussies as new ‘favourites’

Hindustan Times  

“If you want good team balance, you need a lot of all-rounders. “Obviously proud to get picked for another World Cup,” Green told Hindustan Times in Bengaluru a couple of weeks back, when RCB were in the middle of a stirring late charge to the playoffs. “But you never really know when you go into World Cups, teams do change.” …

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Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals
7 months, 1 week ago

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

The Hindu  

With the T20 World Cup entering its ninth edition, PTI gives a rundown on the top wicket-takers, batsmen with the most sixes and wicket-keepers with the most dismissals. Shakib Al Hasan: 47 wickets A versatile all-rounder and Bangladesh's most successful bowler in T20 World Cups, Shakib has played all eight editions of the tournament, claiming 47 scalps in 35 innings …

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