India cricket board sacks selectors after World Cup exit
India's cricket board has sacked its entire selection committee, led by former fast bowler Chetan Sharma, and put out the call for replacements after the team's humiliating T20 World Cup exit.
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World Cup warm-up defeat a wake up call for Belgium
DOHA : Belgium’s defeat to Egypt in Friday’s World Cup warm-up international was a wakeup call before the tournament, said coach Roberto Martinez.
Fans saddened by World Cup stadium beer ban after organisers pull plug on tournament tipple
Football fans in Qatar for the World Cup were left gasping by a stadium beer ban which was ordered by organisers on Friday, just two days before the tournament kicks off.
FIFA bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament.
Qatar leader praises Russia’s World Cup ahead of US visit
DOHA: Qatar’s emir on Friday praised Russia’s “cooperation” in preparing the World Cup in a call with President Vladimir Putin while US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is due in the Gulf state, official statements said.
Messi, Neymar and Mbappe — PSG trio set for World Cup rivalry in Qatar
DOHA: There is a thread that connects the three leading favorites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday.
Dua Lipa, Rod Stewart, Shakira are boycotting World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar
Several global stars have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, and with one day to go, it is still not clear who will perform.
No Ronaldo, no problem as Portugal thrash Nigeria in World Cup tune-up
Fernando Santos's Portugal warmed up for the World Cup with victory in Lisbon, although preparations for the match were overshadowed by an explosive interview given by Ronaldo earlier in the week.