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A LOOK AT ALL 20 RUGBY WORLD CUP TEAMS IN FRANCE

The winners are awarded the Webb Ellis Cup, named after William Webb Ellis, who, according to a popular legend, invented rugby by picking up the ball during a football game. The upcoming edition of the event will be held in France from September 9 to 28 October, 2023...

WHY IS ROHIT SHARMA CONTINUOUSLY FAILING AGAINST LEFT-ARM SEAMERS? A TACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

One noticeable change in Rohit's technique is his grip and the alignment of the bat face. Against left-arm seamers, his top-hand grip tends to be more closed, causing the face of the bat to close along with it. This alteration affects how he...

IS RASHID KHAN OVERRATED IN ODIS?

His performances in the shortest format of the game, Twenty20 (120), have made him accolades, hefty contracts in franchise leagues, and a reputation as a bowling maestro. However, as the cricketing world turns its gaze towards the One Day International (ODI)...

THE 7 MOST EPIC PLAYER BATTLES IN ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP HISTORY

The rivalry between India and Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup is a spectacle in itself. When you add two cricketing heavyweights like Sachin Tendulkar and Shoaib Akhtar into the mix, fireworks are bound to ensue. One of the most memorable encounters took...

Asia Cup 2023: Analysing The Best India-Pakistan ODI Duels

India won the 1995 Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka in the final. However, during the league stage in a four-team affair, Pakistan walloped the Men in Blue by 97 runs. After beating Bangladesh in the opener, India restricted Pakistan...

Asia Cup 2023: Major Records That Can Be Broken

The likes of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will want to bring their best cricket forward and also address several aspects of their respective squads, which will almost be the final bunch for the World Cup...

Asia Cup 2023: A Look At The 10 Major Unique Records

Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara are the only players to have scored 1000-plus runs in the Asia Cup (ODIs). From 1990-2008, Jayasuriya made 25 appearances in the Asia Cup, scoring 1220 runs...

FORMER F1 DRIVER MASSA CLAIMS CONSPIRACY

Massa's letter was triggered by an interview of former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, who said in March that he was aware of Piquet's deliberate crash in that same year but chose not to investigate it...

SAUDI ARABIA WILL HOST THE MEN'S TENNIS TOUR'S NEXT GEN ATP FINALS THROUGH 2027

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has enacted wide-ranging social reforms, including granting women the right to drive and largely dismantling male guardianship laws that had allowed husbands...

HELP US PLAY AGAIN: AFGHANISTAN'S FEMALE CRICKETERS TO ICC

Amiri and her family were from the oasis city of Herat, then the third-largest city in Afghanistan with an estimated population of about 500,000...

BABAR AZAM THE KING OF ODIS

Babar's performance has rekindled a burning debate - Is he, without a shadow of a doubt, the best ODI batter on the planet right now? Intriguingly, Babar Azam not only carries the weight of expectations as a prolific run-scorer...

All-Time Asia Cup XI

The "Little Master" needs no introduction. Sachin Tendulkar's journey through the Asia Cup is an ode to unparalleled talent and unwavering consistency. With 971 runs in 23 matches, Tendulkar's presence at the top of the order is...

Rating Team India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad

On paper, Team India’s batting looks rather strong. Led by Rohit Sharma, they have Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and KL Rahul. Rohit and Gill look set to open the innings. However, the latter’s form has taken a bit of a dip recently...

LIONEL MESSI LEADS INTER MIAMI PAST NASHVILLE IN LEAGUES CUP FINAL

Messi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. The ball landed at his feet after a pass from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled past Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from just outside...

FROM TURMOIL TO TRIUMPH, SPAIN EARNS ITS FIRST WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TITLE

A champion's medal around her neck, Salma Paralluelo lay on the field for a while and nestled into the golden glitter that had fallen over Spain’s Women’s World Cup team as it celebrated a 1-0 victory over England...

NOVAK DJOKOVIC OUTLASTS CARLOS ALCARAZ ALCARAZ IN CINCINNATI

Djokovic outlasted Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling rematch of their Wimbledon final, winning 5-7, 7-6 7), 7-6 4) on Sunday to take the Western Southern Open. In a match that lasted 3 hours, 49 minutes the longest best-of-three sets final...

5 OUTSTANDING INNINGS THAT CAME IN A LOSING CAUSE IN ASIA CUP HISTORY

In the 2018 Asia Cup final against India, Liton Das of Bangladesh showcased a breathtaking performance. Batting first, Bangladesh's top order started steadily. Liton Das, however, displayed nerves of steel and skillfully rebuilt the innings...

BEST RIVALRIES IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

The India-Pakistan rivalry goes beyond cricket; it's a clash of cultures, politics, and history. When these two cricketing powerhouses lock horns, millions of fans from both nations tune in with bated breath. The atmosphere is...

Ireland Vs India, T20Is (2023): 7 Key Player Battles On Offer

A clash of the skippers, this is a battle that will excite everyone. Bumrah, back from injury, will be hungry to perform as a bowler and be a guide. He is a real character in the 20-over format...

CHELSEA TAKES SPENDING SPREE TO $1B IN LAST 15 MONTHS

Since taking control of the London club in May last year from fronted by Todd Roman Abramovich, Chelsea's ownership Boehly and Clearlake Capital - has spent $280 million on players in the 2022..

DJOKOVIC AND ALCARAZ SET TO MEET AGAIN

Alcaraz will lead a Spain team that will include Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Roberto Bautista Agut and Marce Granollers. Djokovic's Serbia will also have Laslo Djere, Miomir Kecmanovic, Dusan Lajovic and Hamad Medjedovic...

VERSTAPPEN'S DOMINANCE MAKES A 3rd STRAIGHT F1 TITLE MS LOOK LIKE A FORMALITY

If Verstappen wins on his home track at the Netherlands GP on Aug. 27, then he will equal Sebastian Vettel's record of nine straight wins from 2013, which was during Vettel's heyday with Red Bull...

5 MAJOR TAKEAWAYS FROM INDIA'S DISAPPOINTING TOUR OF WEST INDIES

When Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans (GT) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, plenty of pundits were backing for him to take over as full-time T201 captain of the Indian team...

ALL-TIME WORLD CUP XI

Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup journey is a www.crictoday.com august 19, 2023 Cricket Today 23 testament to his cricketing prowess...

CAN AUSTRALIA CLINCH THEIR 6th ICC ODI WORLD CUP TITLE?

Australia's preliminary World Cup squad exudes a balanced blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, setting the stage for a formidable campaign. Led by the capable hands of captain Pat Cummins...

Tilak Varma A Star In The Making

Varma's recent international debut against West Indies on August 3, 2023, marked a significant milestone in his journey. As he takes his first steps in the international arena, the question arises: Is Tilak Varma a long-term prospect destined to become a stalwart of Indian cricket?

Has The Indian Cricket Team Found Its Wicketkeeper Batter In Ishan Kishan For The World Cup?

Kishan struck three successive fifties when asked to open the innings for India. So if India does choose Kishan in the 15-member squad, one aspect will be to utilize him as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma...

ARSENAL WIN COMMUNITY SHIELD

The match serves as a traditional curtain-raiser to the season and is typically played between the winners of last season's Premier League and FA Cup. Because City won both as part of the title treble also containing the Champions League for t...

GERMANY, BRAZIL & CANADA ARE OUT. HERE'S WHY THIS IS THE MOST OPEN WOMEN'S WORLD CUP EVER

Gone are the days when the underdogs were in awe of the traditional powerhouses. Jamaica held France to a 0-0 draw in its opening game of the tournament and repeated that trick as it eliminated Brazil in the final match in Group F...

TIME RUNNING OUT FOR SANJU SAMSON

Samson's career raises the age-old debate of talent versus performance. There's no denying his immense talent, which is often evident in the audacious shots he plays and the natural flair he brings to his batting...