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ODI WC format change makes it harder for Associate nations to play against the best, says Edwards

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Netherlands captain Scott Edwards has criticised the ICC's recent decision to alter the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, saying that the sudden changes directly undermine the sport’s global growth and make it significantly harder for Associate nations to compete against the best teams in the world.

'Root is to England what Virat-Rohit are to India': Kumble

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:46 PM

Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble feels that Joe Root's impact for England is similar to what Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have on Indian cricket after the veteran played a brilliant unbeaten 99-run knock to help the hosts level the series 1-1 by registering a four-wicket win in the second ODI.

WCA raises concerns over changes to 2027 ODI WC format, calls for transparency and consultation

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) on Friday expressed deep concern over the ICC’s decision to revise the format of the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup on the sidelines of its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, stating that the sudden shift raises critical questions regarding transparency, stakeholder consultation, and cricket’s global growth.

'It would've felt a lot worse if we'd lost': Root unfazed by missing hundred in 2nd ODI

IANS | July 17, 2026 12:32 PM

Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after England’s four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99.

If Lord's ODI is Rohit's final match, I hope he signs off with a memorable knock: Parthiv

IANS | July 17, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel shared his thoughts on the retirement rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma and stated that if the upcoming third ODI against England will be the opener's last in the India jersey, then he will hope the veteran batter should sign off with style by playing a memorable knock.

Mystery surrounds 15-year-old national level shooter Damayanti Sen's disappearance from Howrah station in Bengal

IANS | July 17, 2026 12:03 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The sports circles in West Bengal have been rocked by the mysterious disappearance of a national level shooter, Damayanti Sen, from the Howrah Station near Kolkata since Thursday afternoon. The 15-year-old girl could not be traced till Friday morning despite frantic searches by her parents and the police.

'Was struggling to find the right words...': Bellingham pens emotional note after England's WC exit

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:51 AM

Atlanta, July 17 (IANS) England star player Jude Bellingham penned an emotional note and thanked all the supporters for their 'unbelievable' support after England crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing to the defending champions, Argentina, in the semi-final on Thursday.

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ODI WC format change makes it harder for Associate nations to play against the best, says Edwards

'Root is to England what Virat-Rohit are to India': Kumble

WCA raises concerns over changes to 2027 ODI WC format, calls for transparency and consultation

'It would've felt a lot worse if we'd lost': Root unfazed by missing hundred in 2nd ODI

If Lord's ODI is Rohit's final match, I hope he signs off with a memorable knock: Parthiv

Mystery surrounds 15-year-old national level shooter Damayanti Sen's disappearance from Howrah station in Bengal

'Was struggling to find the right words...': Bellingham pens emotional note after England's WC exit

Salima to lead India at FIH Women's World Cup in Netherlands and Belgium

Luke Ronchi to leave NZ coaching role for Melbourne Renegades

Japan Open: Sindhu makes semifinal after Okuhara withdraws

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