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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

Buttler admits England hit ‘huge low’ in World Cup defeat by Sri Lanka

Jos Buttler admitted England were shocked after an eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the champions on the brink of World Cup elimination

The Guardian - UK

Shakib Al Hasan rejoins Bangladesh squad after travelling Dhaka to fix 'technical issues' with personal mentor

KOLKATA: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who flew back to Dhaka to sort out some "technical issue" with his childhood coach and mentor Nazmul Abedeen Faheem, rejoined the squad here on Thursday.

The Times of India

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If we can string more performances together we have a chance of making semifinals: Kusal Mendis

NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka blew away defending champions England by eight wickets in Bengaluru on Thursday, skipper Kusal Mendis hoped his team would do well in the remainder of the league stage of the World Cup and sneak into the semifinals.

The Times of India

Jos Buttler: My future as captain out of my hands as England near World Cup exit

England knew nothing less than victory over Sri Lanka would be enough to keep alive their fading hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

The Independent UK

'Incredibly disappointing', says Jos Buttler as England crash at ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday admitted that the ongoing ODI World Cup has been 'incredibly disappointing' as the defending champions found themselves on the verge of elimination following a crushing eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

It’s time to face reality: Cricket World Cup collapse shows England are past their prime

England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Bangalore, Sonia Twigg outlines why an ageing squad badly needs a reset after a nightmare tournament in India

The Independent UK

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shambolic England slip to Sri Lanka defeat

2019 champions beaten by eight wickets as tortuous tournament continues

Evening Standard

South Africa dismiss fears over Rugby World Cup final selection gamble

The Springboks believe they have sufficient cover for returning scrum-half Faf de Klerk despite naming a 7-1 bench split for New Zealand showdown

Evening Standard

Matildas break down stubborn Iran to kickstart Olympic qualification

Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr on target in Perth as campaign to reach Paris Games starts well

The Guardian - AU

Babar Azam last to enter nets during Pakistan training ahead of must-win World Cup tie against South Africa

CHENNAI: Skipper Babar Azam was last to arrive in the nets here on Thursday as Pakistan finalised their preparations for the must-win clash against South Africa, facing a tough ask to keep their World Cup semifinals hopes alive.

The Times of India

Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives

South Africa are gambling on their team selection for the World Cup final with the defending champions leaving nothing to chance against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

Evening Standard

ENG vs SL: Sri Lanka push England closer to World Cup exit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka dealt a severe blow to England's hopes of advancing in the World Cup, delivering an emphatic eight-wicket victory that brought the defending champions to the brink of elimination.

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The Independent UK

Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all

By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

England embarrassed by Sri Lanka and heading for early Cricket World Cup exit

England fell from 45-0 to 85-5 and then 156 all out, leaving Sri Lanka a simple task to condemn the defending champions to a fourth defeat

The Times of India

'Worst World Cup campaigns in English cricket history': Michael Vaughan lambasts dismal England

NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka pushed England closer to the ODI World Cup exit door on Thursday with an 8-wicket win, former stars seemed pretty unhappy with the lacklustre performance by the defending champions in the ongoing cricketing extravaganza.

The Independent UK

Shambolic England slip to eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka

The 2019 champions made it four defeats from five World Cup matches.

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The Independent UK

Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Hindu

Paragliding pre-world cup begins in Bir with gliders from all over the world

The Independent UK

England and Argentina target perfect swansong in Rugby World Cup game nobody wants to play

England and Argentina battle for bronze a week on from semi-final disappointment

The Independent UK

England’s Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry after World Rugby ignores racial slur claim

Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, has described World Rugby’s decision as ‘deeply disappointing’

The Hindu

Laxman likely to be in-charge for Australia T20I series post World Cup

VVS Laxman may be in-charge of Indian team for T20 series against Australia. Dravid's contract ends after World Cup; BCCI may invite applications for post. Laxman, who knows system and pathways, could be strong candidate

The Times of India

VVS Laxman likely to be in-charge for Australia T20I series post World Cup

NEW DELHI: VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy, may take charge of the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia which starts soon after the conclusion of the ongoing ODI World Cup.

The Independent UK

Struggling England ‘at end of cycle’ in ODIs, says Michael Atherton

Jos Buttler’s side were skittled for 156 in their must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.

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