World Cup 2019
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Apologised to NZ but didn’t ask umpire to cancel four overthrow runs in WC final, says Stokes
James Anderson had earlier claimed that the all-rounder had asked for the four runs deflected off his bat while diving to be cancelled.
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‘They followed right process’: ICC defends Dharmasena over controversial overthrow call in WC final
ICC’s general manager of cricket Geoff Allardice also added that the playing conditions did not allow the third umpire or the match referee to intervene.
Press Trust of India
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Played World Cup in excruciating pain after suffering injury, says England pacer Jofra Archer
The 24-year-old took 20 wickets to play a big role in England men’s first-ever World Cup title win.
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Trending
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Journalist wipes tears as he reports live: ‘No hospital beds in Lucknow, CMO doesn't take calls’
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Watch: Pune viewer accuses Times Now anchors of being partial to Modi government on dial-in show
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How a cryptocurrency exchange in Mumbai flourished despite RBI’s ban on virtual coins
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Lahore and Amritsar: Two cities joined at birth are dying together
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India’s Covid vaccine production will stop in weeks unless US supplies critical components: Report
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In defence of Kumar Dharmasena: The umpire who was the target of undeserved derision after WC final
If the grievance machinery so wantonly desired a public self-flagellation, Dharmasena was right in not giving them that.
Subash Jayaraman
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It was the best and worst day of my cricketing life: New Zealand’s Guptill on World Cup final
England men lifted their first-ever World Cup owing to a superior boundary count after Guptill was run-out off the last ball of the Super Over.
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Proud of my Kiwi heritage but don’t deserve New Zealander of the Year award: Ben Stokes
Despite contributing to the Kiwis’ loss in the World Cup final, Stokes was nominated for the award.
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Video
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Journalist wipes tears as he reports live: ‘No hospital beds in Lucknow, CMO doesn't take calls’
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Watch: Spanish dancer Ariadna Hafez’s mesmerising underwater tango performance
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Teams’ positions in league table should decide World Cup winner if final ends in tie: Ian Chappell
England were adjudged the winners of the 2019 World Cup on the basis of their superior boundary count – 22 fours and two sixes to New Zealand’s 17.
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World Cup 2019: Umpire Dharmasena admits mistake in awarding England extra overthrow run against NZ
The hosts lifted their first World Cup title after beating the Kiwis on boundary count after the Super Over was tied.
AFP
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Don’t think it’s fair: England captain Eoin Morgan still struggles to make sense of World Cup final
England’s men’s team lifted their first World Cup owing to a superior boundary count to New Zealand in the greatest final of all time.
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The Reel
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Renowned filmmaker Sumitra Bhave dies at the age of 78
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Film flashback: In ‘Mississippi Masala’, migration, an inter-racial romance and the idea of home
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Tribute: Vivekh’s comedy captured the imagination of the urban youth
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‘Horror was my playground’: What it meant to be a member of the Ramsay film clan
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The final edition of the Rising Gardens festival has films about solidarity between women
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Cricket law custodians MCC likely to review overthrow rule after World Cup final controversy: Report
The overthrow rules were under the scanner after New Zealand were left to rue a last-over overthrow that went for four after a deflection of Stokes’ bat.
Press Trust of India
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‘Haven’t had a chance to get away from the madness’: England captain Morgan undecided on future
The 32-year-old’s side lifted the World Cup under dramatic circumstances against New Zealand on Sunday.
AFP
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I’m an athlete, it’s what we are paid to do: Stokes plays down redemption talk after World Cup win
However, the all-rounder admitted that the memories of the bar-room brawl that almost threatened his career did make him emotional after England’s win.
AFP
The Field
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Badmintion: India Open, part of Olympic qualification, postponed due to Covid-19 spike in Delhi
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Watch: ‘Absolutely disgusted’ – Man Utd Gary Neville slams European Super League plans
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European Super League: All you need to know about the new breakaway football tournament
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Premier League: Tottenham sack manager Jose Mourinho and his staff after poor run of results
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IPL 2021: Just kept the same mindset that worked for me last year, says Punjab Kings’ Mayank Agarwal