Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.
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Race for IOC presidency enters home stretch with election this week
PYLOS, Greece : The battle for the most powerful job in world sport is hurtling toward its climax as International Olympic Committee members descend on Greece this week to crown a new president.
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece: An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next IOC president who will be elected Thursday.
Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface to battle for King of the Pitch Award
The Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced that the 2025 edition of the event will hold just after the Super Eagles versus Zimbabwe World Cup qualifier in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, on March 25.
Dinesh Karthik's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's No-Retirement Announcement: "Very..."
Rohit Sharma is not going anywhere. After much speculation, that had the rumours miles running overtime, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs. "I am not going to retire from this format. Just to make sure no rumours are spread moving forward. Koi future plan hai nahi, jo chal raha hai chalega (there is no future plan, whatever is going on will continue as it is)," he said. Rohit Sharma's reaction was appreciated by Dinesh Karthik.
On Rohit Sharma Not Retiring From ODIs, Ricky Ponting's Clear Verdict: "Goal In Mind..."
Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma is still going strong and a sense of unfinished business was behind his decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Barring the ODI World Cup, Rohit has won all ICC titles while captaining India. He came agonisingly close to laying his hands on the 50-over world title at home in 2023, only to lose to Australia in the final.
England's Wood undergoes knee surgery, set to miss India series
England pace bowler Mark Wood will be sidelined for four months after having surgery to repair knee ligament damage, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday, potentially ruling him out of the home series against India this year.