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India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (L) and his Sri Lanka counterpart Kumar Sangakkara pose with the coveted ICC World Cup Trophy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai yesterday on the eve of the final match to be played today.It may be the biggest occasion in world cricket, but ahead of the World Cup final against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara was as calm and philosophical as he could be.
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who had been ruled out for the rest of the season after having back surgery in January, has been included in the club's squad to face Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
The onus is on Indian skipper MS Dhoni. The excitement, expectation and hype surrounding the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup has mainly been focused on the Indian side, especially as they are going to play the big match at home. They have also been tagged as favourites to win the final, and expectations have peaked after the 29-run victory over Pakistan in the high-voltage semifinal at Mohali.
Sachin Tendulkar goes into Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka with a billion Indians hoping he wins the elusive title with his 100th international century.
Praise and admiration rained down on Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralidaran on Friday, as cricket's two most successful performers prepared to bring their World Cup careers to an end.
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Sangakkara preaches controlled agression
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (L) and his Sri Lanka counterpart Kumar Sangakkara pose with the coveted ICC World Cup Trophy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai yesterday on the eve of the final match to be played today.Taking a time off from his busy election campaign in north-eastern state of Assam, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be watching the cricket World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai today.
While many others have been trying to play down the significance of Saturday night's Milan derby between Serie A leaders AC Milan and champions Inter Milan, Clarence Seedorf is not among them.
Champions Barcelona face one of their toughest remaining fixtures in the title run-in on Saturday with a testing trip to third-placed Villarreal.
Brazil legend Ronaldo, who announced his retirement from football in February, will be honoured on Saturday by his former side Real Madrid at the club's home match against Sporting Gijon.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews and Indian seamer Ashish Nehra were both ruled out of the World Cup final on Friday, sparking two selection headaches on the eve of the title showdown.
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who had been ruled out for the rest of the season after having back surgery in January, has been included in the club's squad to face Sporting Gijon on Saturday.Bangladesh U-16 football team were drawn in Group A in this year's AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers last Wednesday.
Bangladesh have been drawn in Group A of the AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers along with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Nepal and Maldives last Wednesday.
Bosnia and Hercegovina was suspended from international and European football Friday after failing to adopt statutes that would lead to a single-member presidency of the country's federation (NSBIH), UEFA and FIFA announced.
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Keeper Mushfiqur Rahim is the apple of the team�s eye after his brilliant effort. PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN
Keeper Mushfiqur Rahim is the apple of the team�s eye after his brilliant effort. PHOTO: ANISUR RAHMAN 
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The onus is on Indian skipper MS Dhoni. The excitement, expectation and hype surrounding the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup has mainly been focused on the Indian side, especially as they are going to play the big match at home. They have also been tagged as favourites to win the final, and expectations have peaked after the 29-run victory over Pakistan in the high-voltage semifinal at Mohali. INDIA
India vs Bangladeh, Dhaka: Sehwag hit the first ball of the World Cup off Rubel Hossain for four, and the match went only one way after that. Sehwag scored 175 and Virat Kohli an unbeaten 100 as India reached 370 for four. Bangladesh could only manage 283 in reply.
India vs Bangladeh, Dhaka: Sehwag hit the first ball of the World Cup off Rubel Hossain for four, and the match went only one way after that. Sehwag scored 175 and Virat Kohli an unbeaten 100 as India reached 370 for four. Bangladesh could only manage 283 in reply.
Sachin Tendulkar goes into Saturday's World Cup final against Sri Lanka with a billion Indians hoping he wins the elusive title with his 100th international century.Praise and admiration rained down on Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralidaran on Friday, as cricket's two most successful performers prepared to bring their World Cup careers to an end.Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is hopeful Muttiah Muralidaran will feature in Saturday's World Cup final and admitted that the veteran off-spinner was feeling upbeat in the dressing room.
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