India gifted Asian Games cricket gold over Afghanistan by ranking rule
India were declared winners of the final under an Asian Games-specific rule after the game was washed out by rain.
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Record-breaker US gymnast Simone Biles claims 21st world title
US gymnast is now the world's most decorated gymnast ever with 34 medals across world championships and Olympics.
Pakistan beat Netherlands by 81 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Haris Rauf took three wickets as Pakistan's bowlers dismissed Netherlands for 205.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 preview
Afghanistan have never beaten Bangladesh at the ICC Cricket World Cup and will aim to change that in Saturday's match.
‘Where’s the crowd?’: Fans deride empty stadium at Cricket World Cup opener
Cricket fans slam organisers as the ICC Cricket World Cup gets underway amidst thousands of empty seats in Ahmedabad.
What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.
How is cricket played? A simple illustrated guide
Al Jazeera breaks down cricket terms that will help you understand one of the world's most widely-played sports.
England look to spoil ‘under pressure’ India’s Cricket World Cup party
Defending champions England are among the teams most likely to stop hosts and favourites India from lifting the trophy.
England vs New Zealand: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 preview
The 2019 finalists will meet at the world's biggest cricket stadium to launch their ICC Cricket World Cup campaigns.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points table
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will take place from October 5 to November 19 across 10 stadiums in India.
Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes, Adam Zampa and Rashid Khan are among our top picks for the ICC Cricket World Cup.
‘The BJP’s World Cup’: India’s Modi wields cricket as a political weapon
From stadiums to political influence, some say the BJP is using the tournament as a launch pad for a third term.
‘Be careful of the ball’: Raining sixes take India to Asian Games semis
Fans at the Asian Games were asked to avoid flying balls as 26 sixes were hit into the stands by India and Nepal.
Five big names missing out on the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
Some of the world's leading cricketers are set to miss the tournament due to injury, drama and in some cases, both.
Stars, shocks and tragedies: The history of the ICC Cricket World Cup
Star players, upsets, and unforgettable moments - a roundup of the 47-year history of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Fans frustrated over ‘very shoddy’ Cricket World Cup ticketing process
Amid the hype for the upcoming World Cup in India, fans complain of exorbitant prices and a chaotic ticket system.
Anger and despair as Indonesian families mark year since football disaster
Some 135 people died after police fired tear gas into the stands of the Kanjuruhan Stadium.
Unleash bowlers, scrap umpire’s call: Rules cricket needs to change
Free hits, umpire's calls and over limits are among five rules Al Jazeera thinks should be done away with in cricket.
‘They deserve justice’: Inside the struggle to reform Indonesian football
A year on from the Kanjuruhan stadium disaster, in which 135 people died, could such a tragedy happen again?
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule
Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 - here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.