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June 23, 2018 2:02 AM

Salah, Neymar, Messi, messy, messy: World Cup stars stifled

With nagging injuries, heavy marking from opponents and some simply uninspired play, the top stars of the 2018 World Cup have struggled to deliver on the impossible expectations they carried into the tournament, with one prominent Portuguese exception.

June 23, 2018 2:02 AM

Pakistan recall Hafeez for Zimbabwe tour

Selectors have recalled experienced all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez to the Pakistan squad for a tour of Zimbabwe where the team plays a T20 series also involving Australia and a five-match ODI series with the hosts.

June 23, 2018 2:02 AM

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

The central contracts of the Indian cricketers were finally cleared by the BCCI at the Special General Meeting (SGM) here today, ending a period of uncertainty ahead of their long tour of the UK.

June 23, 2018 2:02 AM

Two new balls in ODIs perfect recipe for disaster: Tendulkar

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has lashed out at the ICC rule of using two new balls in ODIs, terming the idea as "a perfect recipe for disaster.

June 22, 2018 5:31 PM

'Heartbroken' Messi fan in Kerala missing, suicide note found

Unable to bear the thrashing Argentina received at the hands of Croatia late on Thursday, a diehard Lionel Messi fan here has gone missing, leaving behind a suicide note saying he has nothing to look forward to now.

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