The ICC World Cup 2019 is entering its final week and while the winner is still undecided, many veteran players have decided to call time on their One Day International careers.
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ICC World Cup: Injury worries for Australia
Australia have one league stage game left in the ongoing ICC World Cup but have been beset by injury concerns ahead of their game against South Africa on Saturday.
Dhoni, Messi to get stars on Dubai Walk of Fame
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi are amongst the latest to be honoured with stars on the Dubai Walk of Fame.
Snubbed twice for the World Cup, Ambati Rayudu announces retirement
After having failed to receive a call-up from the Indian cricket team management twice during the ongoing ICC World Cup, batsman Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from the game.
Virat, Rohit seek blessings of 87-year-old Indian super fan
India may have won a semi-final place after their win over Bangladesh, but the person who truly won everyone’s hearts was Charulata Patel – an 87-year-old Indian cricket super fan who was in attendance at Edgbaston yesterday.
Universe boss meets Queen of music
West Indies may have lost their match to Sri Lanka on Monday, but they had a famous fan cheering them on from the stands – queen of R&B and pop, Rihanna.
England’s win shows what matters is impact not intent
India’s loss in the battle of the blues yesterday came as a shock to many, not least the squad themselves. The end of their winning streak in the World Cup should most certainly sound an alarm.
Vijay Shankar ruled out of World Cup
In another injury blow to the Indian cricket team, all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC World Cup. Shankar missed India’s game against England on Sunday, which the hosts won by 31 runs.
Google boss watches India vs England
Among those watching India’s clash against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday was Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Pichai was photographed with Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar – a player who the Google boss greatly admired when he was growing up with ambitions of becoming a cricketer.
Men in Blue turn Men in Orange for clash vs England
The Indian cricket team’s ‘away’ jersey was unveiled on Friday by the team’s kit manufacturer Nike.
