‘It’s scary’: Azeem Rafiq says English cricket rife with racism
Former cricketer catalogues culture of widespread racism at Yorkshire Cricket club in testimony to British legislators.
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A statistical review of cricket’s T20 World Cup
A look at the highs and lows of the T20 World Cup that was won by Australia on Sunday.
How India, Pakistan fans lit up the T20 World Cup final
Despite the Asian giants not qualifying for the final, neutral fans turned up to watch Australia lift the trophy.
Australia beat New Zealand to win 2021 T20 World Cup final
New Zealand lose yet another final after Australia's power-packed batting lineup chase down 172.
T20 World Cup: Australia, New Zealand vie for elusive crown
Teams to meet in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday after thrilling, unlikely wins in the semi-finals.
T20 World Cup: Wade’s onslaught stuns Pakistan in the semi-final
Australia beat Pakistan by five wickets to seal a spot in Sunday's final against New Zealand.
Cricket: Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 23 years
The announcement is a huge boost for Pakistan after New Zealand and England cancelled tours citing security concerns.
Alvarez stops Plant to become undisputed super middleweight champ
Alvarez becomes the sixth fighter to hold all four belts from the separate boxing governing bodies at the same time.
Barcelona appoint club legend Xavi as head coach
Barcelona says Xavi Hernandez to become first team coach on a contract until 2024, replacing the sacked Ronald Koeman.
Xavi set to take over as Barcelona coach, Qatar’s Al-Sadd says
Xavi Hernandez free to take the reins at former club after Barcelona pays release clause in his contract with Al-Sadd.
Yorkshire cricket club chairman resigns over Rafiq racism case
Roger Hutton says senior figures of the club have shown 'constant unwillingness' to apologise in discrimination episode.
Australia postpones its first-ever Afghanistan cricket Test match
The decision follows the Taliban's de facto ban on Afghan women playing cricket or any other sport.
Does English cricket have a racism problem?
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has come under fire for its lack of action after Azeem Rafiq complained of discrimination.
Cricket: India beat Afghanistan to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive
India's hopes of making the last four hang by a thread following heavy losses to Pakistan and New Zealand.
Afghanistan’s buzkashi season begins, with Taliban at the reins
Not only do Taliban fighters gather in crowd to watch the tournament, a local commander even takes part in the game.
‘Skin them alive’: Kashmir BJP politician booked for hate speech
In viral video, ex-BJP legislator purportedly calls for violence against Kashmiris who support Pakistani cricket team.
Barcelona’s Sergio Aguero taken to hospital with chest pains
Argentinian international complained about feeling dizzy during his side's 1-1 La Liga draw with Alaves.
Virat Kohli blasts ‘spineless, pathetic’ trolls after Shami abuse
India's cricket captain spoke out in defence of the only Muslim player in the squad after abuse following Pakistan loss.
T20 World Cup: How Asif spared Pakistan’s blushes v Afghanistan
Batsman Asif Ali hit four sixes in the 19th over to take Pakistan home in nervy chase against Afghanistan.
‘Rock bottom’: Liverpool thrash Manchester United 5-0
A 5-0 hammering at home to Liverpool leaves United in seventh place and Solskjaer's tactics under more scrutiny.