In a gesture of solidarity, Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan dedicated his match-winning century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ODI World Cup to the people of Gaza, who are currently under attack from Israel.

Amidst widespread speculation about Team India donning a special saffron-colored jersey for their highly anticipated 2023 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put an end to the rumors.

 Opener Abdullah Shafique and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan smashed fine centuries as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a high-scoring World Cup match here on Tuesday.

Defending champions England returned to winning ways with a 137-run win over Bangladesh in their second World Cup game here on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of leading Portugal to another major soccer tournament less than a year after his international career appeared to be over.

Dawid Malan's superb 140 aong with half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow (55) and Joe Root (82) second consecutive half-century powered England to a formidable 364/9 against Bangladesh in their World Cup league stage match here on Tuesday.

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field against England in a World Cup match here on Tuesday.

India opener Shubman Gill, who is currently down with dengue, was hospitalised in Chennai after his platelet count dropped below 100,000 but has been subsequently released as he still remains a doubtful starter for the marquee World Cup clash against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14.