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How Fifa lost control and made the World Cup a rip-off for fans

SPECIAL REPORT: While the Fifa president Gianni Infantino boasts about how the US commercialisation of sport is ‘reaching different levels’, fans are left to pay the exorbitant cost of this World Cup. ‘It’s a lesson in how to suck the joy out of it.’ By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1%

With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?

The Guardian - US

Women’s Rugby World Cup writer awards: best player, best match – our verdicts

An outstanding breakout star and teams dancing with each other highlighted a tournament success on and off the field

The Guardian - UK

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Zoe Aldcroft: ‘This World Cup has the potential to change women’s rugby for ever’

Zoe Aldcroft tells Donald McRae the Red Roses have the chance to change women’s rugby for ever if they can win the World Cup in England

The Guardian - UK

'Rohit Sharma is the only person who deserves to win this World Cup': Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has singled out India captain Rohit Sharma as the most deserving individual to win the World Cup at the moment, following Rohit’s explosive 92 off 41 balls against Australia in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Watch out for India's triple left-arm spin threat

BRIDGETOWN: The overriding theme of this T20 World Cup, from now on, is going to be spin bowling. How teams deal with spin is going to be key. Yes, there’s also a Jasprit Bumrah or a Pat Cummins who are masters of their craft — fast bowling — and can…

The Times of India

Statistical highlights of 2023 World Cup as Australia win record sixth title

NEW DELHI: Opener Travis Head played a sensational innings, scoring a dazzling 137, to lead Australia to their record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket victory over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Times of India

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World Cup Final, India vs Australia: How India and Australia stack up against each other

It is the second time India and Australia are taking on each other in a World Cup final. In 2003, when Australia steamrolled India to win the title, there was an aura about the Kangaroos that was unmatched, till this edition of the World Cup happened. Tables have well and…

The Times of India

Oh Captain, My Captain: Rohit Sharma the leader deserves this World Cup

NEW DELHI: How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.

The Times of India

INTERVIEW | This World Cup is an advert why ODI format should stay as it is, says Viv Richards

Sir Viv Richards believes 50-over format should remain intact as it offers players enough time to get in and score impressive runs. He believes it is the best format after Test cricket and is an advert for why it should stay. He also believes it is the foundation for those…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup points table: Why are India above South Africa and Australia

India are the only unbeaten side in this World Cup’s group stage

The Independent UK

Kane Williamson will know how to tackle Kuldeep Yadav, says Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: During this World Cup, India's formidable pace attack has often been successful in dismantling opposition line-ups. However, on the occasions when the pace bowlers faced challenges, India's spinners stepped up to the task.

The Times of India

World Cup: Versatile KL Rahul, a vital cog in India's campaign

With the middle-order batter pulling off several rescue acts, the team seems to have hit the jackpot with the no. 5 slot in this World Cup...

The Times of India

World Cup: Men in Blue time it right as fielders too

BENGALURU: A second is a long time while fielding and a fraction of a second can determine a team's fortunes. In that context, India have got their timing right on most occasions in this World Cup. Most of the Indian fielders have exhibited acrobatics and agility, which have been one…

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The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table: Why are India above South Africa and Australia

India are the only unbeaten side in this World Cup’s group stage

The Times of India

World Cup: David Warner's 'Made in India' bats doing the magic for him

There was a question mark over David Warner's form coming into this World Cup, but the way the left-handed batter has rediscovered his aggressive-self at the top of Australia's batting order is nothing short of remarkable, and Warner's deep analysis leading to custom 'Made in India' bats has played a…

The Times of India

World Cup, ENG vs NED: Netherlands wary of taking on 'wounded buffalo' England

PUNE: Any other day, England would be the favourites going into a cricket match against the Netherlands, but not in this World Cup. The Dutch are languishing at ninth place in the points table of the 10-team competition.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma's bold play, pacers' form and role clarity: Components contributing to India's perfect run at World Cup

NEW DELHI: With apologies to the pacers wreaking havoc, spinners baring their fangs, and batters bossing around, it would be fair to say that the Indian juggernaut in this World Cup is not just about explosive performances on the field.

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World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shami, Siraj blow Sri Lanka away as India win big for seventh straight victory

MUMBAI: If anyone still wanted reasons as to why India are the team to beat in this World Cup, Rohit Sharma's side laid them down at an electric Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders

The Men in Blue’s seventh triumph in this World Cup was mounted upon muscular batting and relentless fast bowling and the fans at the Wankhede Stadium relished every second of a lop-sided contest that sealed the host’s semifinal berth

AAP

Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Mitch Marsh has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons but has told teammates he'll be back to help Australia win the tournament.

The Times of India

Quinton de Kock smashes yet another century, first to reach 500 runs in this World Cup

PUNE: After yet another century in the World Cup on Wednesday, Quinton de Kock shouldn't be surprised if he is bombarded with that question again: Why retire now?

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023, IND vs ENG | India sitting pretty with all departments working in sync

England, the defending champions, have been reduced to possible party-poopers in this World Cup. India, on the other hand, have been performing superbly with Kohli's acrobatic catch and Rohit Sharma's batting.

The Times of India

Leading by example: How Rohit Sharma has excelled as a leader and enforcer in this World Cup

Rohit Sharma will be captaining India for the 100th time today

The Times of India

'There is no way...': Shoaib Akhtar makes bold prediction about India's chances in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Team India has taken the ongoing ODI World Cup by storm, securing a perfect record with five consecutive victories, including notable wins against cricket giants such as Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand. After their recent triumph over New Zealand in Dharamsala, former Pakistani cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar has…

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