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  World Cup 2015: Exciting opening ceremony on the cards

  Cricket | February 12, 2015 10:13 IST

  New Delhi: Cricket enthusiasts across the globe are all set for the world cricket's quadrennial extravaganza as Melbourne and Christchurch are geared up to kick-start the 11th World Cup with a spectacular opening ceremony today.International

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  Will let players play fair, aggressive game: Australia coach Lehmann

  Cricket | February 12, 2015 7:44 IST

  Melbourne: A day after the ICC vowed to crack down on excessive sledging between players at the cricket World Cup, Australian coach Darren Lehmann said he will let his wards "play the game as they

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  FIFA: No speeches at World Cup opener

  Football | March 12, 2014 9:33 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: World football's governing body FIFA will refrain from speeches at the World Cup opening ceremony June 12 amid fears of jeering by Brazilians.FIFA boss Sepp Blatter and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff were