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World Cup Madness

The long wait for the world’s biggest and most spectacular sporting spectacle,the World Cup football, is almost over. At the moment, everyone’s eyes are fixated on the World’s  greatest show. Come 14th June,the 21st edition of the highly anticipated extravagant showpiece, kicks off in 12 stadiums in 11 cities of Russia,where sixty-four matches will be played. After grinding their way to the championship round, thirty two teams are  gearing up and raring to go. Although there will be one winner at the end of the day, every team  carry dreams of World Cup glory. Anything is possible in sports, and football is no exception . You never know, a rank outsider can  win the competition. Of course, there are heavy favorites or strong contenders, but nothing can be taken for granted when it comes to picking winners and losers outright. Turn back the pages of World Cup history, you will realize the tournament had its share of stunning and shocking upsets. 1950 World Cup had two

Leg spinner Sandeep on the Rise

In 17 year old Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal has a true international sport personality to look upon as their pride and joy for the first time. Lamichhane’s international career still is in its infancy, but  he has been consistently demonstrating qualities of a star in the making. A lot has been said and written about him. Just two years into  his career, but already he is making inroads into the game, we never imagined. At a tender age, already, he has represented the national team in all major international  tournaments, and his professional career is off to a roaring start. Unsurprisingly  his resume looks quite impressive, and if he continues making progress at the same rate, he is destined for greater achievements. After his return from New Delhi, the upcoming star  has come under unprecedented spotlight for his cricketing exploits on the biggest stage of Twenty20 cricket ,becoming one of the biggest  national media darlings of recent times. He has been elevated