Sports Special
Sporadic successes in a year of gloom
The disappointments in other sports could’ve been swept under the rug had the men’s cricket team performed up to expectations.
Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup loss get bail
An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday.
Cummins will remember ‘quiet as library’ Ahmedabad crowd in deathbed
In an interview with Australian newspaper The Age, the pacer was asked what moment he would remember in his deathbed.
Akram blames ‘battle of words’ for World Cup disaster
“The truth is that many people here are more interested in winning the battle of words. That’s why we as a nation didn’t perform well,” Akram said
Disney says 518 mln Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV
A record 518 million Indian viewers watched the recently concluded men's cricket World Cup matches on Walt Disney-owned television channels during the 48-day event, the entertainment firm said on Thursday.
Shami tells ex-Pakistan players to ‘mend their ways’
"You are continuing to create controversy by saying that they (Indian bowlers) are getting a different colour ball, different company’s ball. Please, mend your ways.”
Record 1.25 million fans attended World Cup 2023, says ICC
ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success."
Five risky calls that won Australia a World Cup
Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-
'Let me sleep': India fans heartbroken after defeat
Having braved the long, colourful and festive queues for hours early Sunday to get into the ground, many started leaving the stadium in droves by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious.
Gilchrist hails Australia's 'finest' World Cup triumph
"To win another World Cup in the manner and circumstance they have is one of the finest victories in our sporting history I reckon."
Memorable 13 of the 13th World Cup
The 13th edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup came to a close with Australia beating hosts India by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday. With the showpiece event in the rearview mirror, The Daily Star Sports looks at 13 moments that mesmerised the fans in the past 46 days.
Dravid lauds 'exceptional leader' Rohit despite World Cup heartbreak
India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said skipper Rohit Sharma batted superbly and "led the team fantastically well" despite losing the World Cup final to Australia by six wickets.
Rohit admits India 'not good enough' after World Cup final loss
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team were "not good enough" after slumping to a six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
'Not in million years': Head stunned by World Cup heroics
Travis Head hailed his "amazing day" as he smashed a World Cup final century and grabbed a spectacular diving catch to inspire Australia to a six-wicket win over India on Sunday.
Ice-cool Aussies show character
The Australian cricket team's uncanny ability to turn up at their very best when the stakes are the highest was on full display in the final of the ICC World Cup against India on Sunday.
Head breaks India hearts
Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Cummins says leading Australia to World Cup title 'pinnacle in cricket'
Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to World Cup title glory was the "pinnacle in cricket" after his side dashed the dreams of tournament hosts India with a six-wicket win in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Cricket World Cup final: Five key moments
Five key moments from the 2023 Cricket World Cup final on Sunday as Australia defeated India by six wickets:
