World Cup

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AA Edit | Mad Max’s incredible double

An incredible innings by the Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was the very ultimate in beating the odds

09 Nov 2023 12:00 AM

Shafali Verma's record at T20 Women's WC Final

Verma becomes the youngest player ever to play World Cup finals

08 Mar 2020 3:51 PM

The Cup will be celebrating cricket in its purest form, hence brings the 50 over format irrespective of the age factor on the pitch.

When age is just a number

In a first, cricketers over the age of 50 will be representing India In Cape Town at the ‘Over 50s’ World Cup.

07 Feb 2020 11:06 PM

The plane had unfurled banners in the sky bearing slogans 'World Must Speak Up For Balochistan' written in big bold black and red letters. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-Pakistan poster spotted outside Lord's stadium before WC final in London

Digital poster displayed ‘Help end enforced disappearances in Balochistan’ written in bold letters against yellow and black background.

14 Jul 2019 8:40 PM

'For sure, they would have won if I had played. Get me a chance,' Fisheries minister Jayakumar said. (Photo: File)

They would have won if I played: AIADMK minister on India's loss in WC

The senior AIADMK leader, however, was confident that the team would bounce back and so would his party, in the future.

11 Jul 2019 4:41 PM

Virat Kohli was seen having a conversation with her after India's victory. (Photo: Virat Kohli | Twitter)

Match-winning lady: Anand Mahindra offers to sponsor tickets of 87-yr-old cricket fan

Charulata Patel, 87, won the Internet as she cheered for Team India from the stands.

03 Jul 2019 12:43 PM

In a release, the chief minister said, 'India has two distinct features. First, it is the world’s largest democracy and second, it houses the largest youth population in the world. Young public representatives, you have the duty to make laws, not to take law into your hands on the streets.' (Photo: File)

'Don’t use it to defeat democracy’: MP CM takes dig at BJP MLA’s cricket bat attack

'Cricket bat should be used to symbolise the nation’s victory and not the defeat of democracy,' he said.

29 Jun 2019 10:46 AM

About 1.5 billion people are expected to watch the tournament worldwide, more than 15 times the audience for the Super Bowl of American football. (Photo: AFP)

Big brands bet on World Cup fever in India, where cricket is ‘religion’

Advertisers estimate this year’s advertising spend of more than USD 400 million will be nearly double of 2015.

28 Jun 2019 3:35 PM

He was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat. (Photo: Screengrab)

ICC CWC'19: Spoof on Abhinadan Varthaman aired as promotinal video by Pakistani TV

The advertisers have recreated the video released by Pakistani military after IAF Wing Commander Abhinadan Varthaman was in captivity.

11 Jun 2019 4:10 PM

Shireen Mazari outraged at the snub to Pakistan PM Imran Khan from a foreign envoy in another country. (Photo: Shireen Mazari | Twitter)

'Little pygmy': Pakistan minister brands US envoy to Kabul in Twitter row

Furore underscores delicate balance of regional tensions as US steps up a push to find way out of Afghan, more than 17 yrs after invasion.

28 Mar 2019 1:40 PM

With little enthusiasm, Qatar and FIFA study 2022 World Cup expansion

FIFA’s study said the blockade would need to be lifted before there was any chance of those countries hosting games.

16 Mar 2019 12:06 PM

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil at a training session in their pre-season tour for the International Champions Cup in Singapore on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Ozil turns focus to ‘home’ Arsenal

Arsenal open the new Premier League campaign with a home fixture against champions Manchester City on August 12.

26 Jul 2018 6:36 AM

People celebrate France’s World Cup final victory at the Place de la Republique (Republic’s Square) on Sunday.(Photo: AFP)

Party in Paris

Les Bleus get red carpet welcome at home.

17 Jul 2018 5:55 AM

Scientists suggest that blue eyes attract more mating opportunities - as surveys show humans see blue as the most attractive eye colour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Swedish people are the sexiest on Earth

Instagram account HelloIAmFromSweden has been sharing photos of Swedish models as they cheer on national team at FIFA World Cup 2018.

06 Jul 2018 8:19 PM

Mystic moggy: China mourns 'psychic' World Cup cat

The orange-furred tabby, named Baidian'er, which means "white spot" in Chinese, was a stray that prowled around the Palace Museum.

05 Jul 2018 5:26 PM

England head coach Gareth Southgate stands for the national anthem before the round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium, in Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Sex symbol? Women, men admit having crush on England manager Gareth Southgate

The World Cup has turned Gareth Southgate, into unlikely sex symbol, with his composed nature, family values and love for waistcoats.

04 Jul 2018 8:43 PM

The clip shows the white and brown pet mimicking its owner's excitement during a World Cup clash. (Youtube Screengrab/ Estefano)

Watch: Even Colombia cat wants England to lose at FIFA World Cup 2018

In a bizarre footage, football fan's pet loves joining in with his goal celebrations.

02 Jul 2018 9:42 PM

A football fan makes the victory sign as she waits for game to commence

Women love football too!

With the fifa fever on, many female footy fans stay up late to watch their favourite team play.

28 Jun 2018 12:32 AM

Iran coach lambasts overuse of VAR in World Cup

In the past, he was an outspoken proponent, but now he’s seeing problems with the implementation of VAR.

25 Jun 2018 7:52 AM

Companies are offering unique services like live streaming of the match, live match prediction and a social feed (Photo: ANI)

Stay up to date with your favourite FIFA teams with these apps

Apps that allow fans to stay tuned with their favourite team during the 2018 World Cup.

20 Jun 2018 12:33 PM

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