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Watch: Australian Spinner Adam Zampa Visits Taj Mahal With Family

Australian spinner Adam Zampa along with his family on Monday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra ahead of Australia's clash against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After playing a crucial hand in Australia's triumph over Pakistan with a four-wicket haul at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Zampa was enjoying a pleasant walk with his wife Harriet Palmer, and his son. His spell especially during the climax of the game Zampa turned the tides to inspire Australia to a much-needed victory. Even against Sri Lanka, Zampa was controlling the flow of the game to ensure that the Baggy Greens walked away with a victory.

Springboks have faced toughest road to World Cup final

If South Africa go on to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy on Saturday in Paris, they will have done it the hard way by facing every other team in the top six of the current world rankings on their sometimes rocky journey to the title.

Australia optimistic for Head to start World Cup against Netherlands

Australia batsman Travis Head is a good chance to be recalled for the World Cup clash against the Netherlands as he recovers from a broken hand, coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.

Courtney Lawes calls time on England career

England lock Courtney Lawes has said that he will retire from international rugby after the World Cup in France to spend more time with his family.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Formidable South Africa Wary Of Bangladesh Threat

South Africa will look to build on their superlative performance against the defending champions when they take on a struggling Bangladesh in their World Cup match in Mumbai on Tuesday, knowing well that taking the foot off the pedal at this stage could spell trouble. South Africa were off to a flier when they thrashed Sri Lanka and Australia by 100-plus margins, but a shocking defeat against the Netherlands pegged them back before they demolished England by 229 runs to put their campaign back on track.

Virat Kohli overcomes fog and New Zealand to continue India's World Cup march

Virat Kohli played another match-winning innings in a tense run chase as India finally defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match for their fifth win of the tournament in Dharamsala on Sunday.

"Everyone Has Got Their Tag But...": Heinrich Klaasen On South Africa's "Chokers" Label

For a nation that has never won the 50-over World Cup despite producing some of the best players and teams, South Africa look determined to go the distance in this edition, shedding the 'chokers' tag. With one 400-plus and another near-400 total to their credit and a massive 229-run win over reigning champions England, South Africa have made a strong statement ahead of the fixtures against New Zealand and India.

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat

India captain Rohit Sharma has been in sublime touch in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The veteran opening batter achieved a rare feat on Sunday during India's match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Rohit became the first Indian player, third overall, to hit 50 or more ODI sixes in a calendar year. Prior to Rohit, only South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indies great Chris Gayle had struck or more maximums in a calendar year. Rohit achieved the feat after hitting New Zealand pacer Matt Henry for a six in the second over of India's 274-run chase.

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Watch: Australian Spinner Adam Zampa Visits Taj Mahal With Family

Springboks have faced toughest road to World Cup final

Australia optimistic for Head to start World Cup against Netherlands

Courtney Lawes calls time on England career

Cricket World Cup 2023: Formidable South Africa Wary Of Bangladesh Threat

Virat Kohli overcomes fog and New Zealand to continue India's World Cup march

"Everyone Has Got Their Tag But...": Heinrich Klaasen On South Africa's "Chokers" Label

Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat