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ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka stamped their authority with a 128-run win over Netherlands in the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers final at Harare Sports Club.

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Theekshana-Madushanka's clinical display bundles out Netherlands for 105, Sri Lanka win World Cup Qualifiers final by 128 runs

Maheesh Theekshana's four-fer followed by Pathum Nissanka's ton helped Sri Lanka beat West Indies by eight wickets with 34 balls to spare in World Cup Qualifiers 2023 clash at Harare Sports Club.

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West Indies finish World Cup qualifiers with 8-wicket defeat, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps Sri Lanka continue unbeaten run ahead of final

West Indies were eliminated from ODI World Cup 2023 qualification race after a shocking loss to Scotland on July 1.

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With no hope of qualifying for World Cup, two West Indies pacers return home to prepare for Test series against India

After Ireland failed to qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Andrew Balbirnie announced his decision to step down from the post of senior men's team captain.

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'I have made the decision to step down as ODI and T20I captain': Andrew Balbirnie quits Ireland captaincy, interim skipper announced

Zimbabwe’s World Cup 2023 Qualifiers can be summed up in a short sentence – one minute up, next minute down.

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Scotland knock out Zimbabwe out of World Cup 2023 race, stun hosts with 31-run win

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka ended Zimbabwe's winning streak in year 2023 to confirm their berth in ODI World Cup 2023 later this year in India.

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Sri Lanka end Zimbabwe's unbeaten run in ODIs, Pathum Nissanka's ton helps chase down small total to cement World Cup berth

It has been a shambolic performance from West Indies in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers 2023 in Zimbabwe.

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'We cannot come here and expect to be an elite team without preparation': Captain Shai Hope after West Indies fail to qualify for World Cup 2023

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No fire in Babylon? West Indies continue horrendous run, lose to Scotland by 7 wickets after getting all out for 181

In the ODI World Cup Qualifiers Super Six match on June 30 (Friday), Sri Lanka overcame a spirited Netherlands side by 21 runs at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

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ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana take Sri Lanka over the line against spirited Netherlands

On the back of Paul Sterling's pulverising knock of 162 runs, Ireland brushed aside United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers game at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on June 27 (Tuesday).

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Paul Stirling's whirlwind 162-run knock helps Ireland thrash UAE but 2023 ODI World Cup dream comes to a screeching halt

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New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier A, 2024

ICC CWC Challenge League A, 2024-26

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024

Women's Premier League, 2025

Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 2024

Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2025

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Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2024

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Magomed Ankalaev has offered to give a quick rematch to Alex Pereira and is even willing to wait for him. Ankalaev hails Pereira as a "deserved" contender for the title rematch.

Alex Pereira lost the UFC Light-Heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.

Magomed Ankalaev won the contest via. unanimous decision.

Magomed Ankalaev is open to have a rematch with Pereira.

 Opponents Alex Pereira of Brazil and Magomed Ankalaev of Russia face off during the UFC 313 press conference

'You deserve this': UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev Offers Rematch to Alex Pereira

Basketball

Famed analyst Skip Bayless was finally called out for incessantly throwing flak at NBA legend LeBron James. Bayless addressed the statement made by Gilbert Arenas and responded to it.

Famed analyst Skip Bayless was finally called out for incessantly throwing flak at NBA legend LeBron James. 

Gilbert Arenas left a suggestion for Skip Bayless.

Bayless took notice of it and responded to it.

Skip Bayless and LeBron James in the frame.

'I’ve never been anything but fair': Skip Bayless Defends Criticism of LeBron James After Gilbert Arenas Calls Him Out

Tennis

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most accomplished tennis players in history, has come under scrutiny after being accused of displaying “nasty” behavior during practice sessions. 

Marie, a 33-year-old ATP Tour player with a strong YouTube following of over 130,000 subscribers, recently recounted his negative experiences with Djokovic during a live Instagram session.

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Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic Accused of ‘Nasty’ Behavior during Practice sessions and Dual persona when 'filmed'

LeBron James rarely indulges in a fan interaction of any kind on the court but on Monday the LA Lakers forward made an exception. King James blew a kiss to a woman while sitting out during the during a Lakers timeout.

LeBron James has been out injured due to a groin injury.

LeBron James currently plays for LA Lakers.

LeBron James is arguably the greatest ever basketball player of all time.

LeBron James and Bronny James in the frame.

Who Was the Mystery Woman LeBron James Blew Kiss to in the Presence of Son Bronny James During the Lakers Timeout?

Ahead of the start of the Bucks vs Warriors encounter, let's take a look at the Golden State Warriors injury report to know whether Jimmy Butler will play tonight or not.

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight.

The game will take place at the Chase Center.

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Jimmy Butler Injury Report: Will the Warriors' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Bucks?

IPL 2025

Here is the list of players with the most catches in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in frame

Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players who have taken the most catches in history of IPL

Editor's Choice

Ahead of IPL's 18th edition, more than 100 centuries have been scored in the tournament's history. But RCB's Virat Kohli leads the list.

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Virat Kohli to Shane Watson: Players who have scored the most centuries in IPL history

Here is the list of bowlers with the most boundaries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players to have hit most fours in IPL history

After failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Here are the players to watch out for in the 2025 season from the Men in Yellow.


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MS Dhoni to Ravichandran Ashwin: CSK stars to watch out for in IPL 2025

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. The shortest format of the game supports batters more than bowlers. Despite that, here are some bowlers who created history by picking the most wickets in an IPL match. 

Mumbai Indians (MI) speedster Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah to Alzarri Joseph: Bowlers who picked most wickets in an IPL match

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023