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Bhagalpur: Akshara Gupta etched her name into the record books on Thursday after hammering an unbeaten 306 in the opening round of the BCA Women’s U-19 One-Day Trophy Tournament in Bhagalpur, producing one of the highest individual scores in women’s domestic cricket. The Bihar batter delivered a breathtaking display at Sandis Compound Ground, dominating the opposition from the outset and rewriting the record books with a triple-century that immediately became one of the standout innings in the history of the state's women's cricket. Akshara's 306 not out came off just 126 deliveries. She struck 55 boundaries and cleared the ropes…

Philadelphia: Star forward Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C fixture against Haiti. The veteran hasn’t travelled with the squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that the 34-year-old will remain in New Jersey while the rest of the team heads to Philadelphia for Friday's match. The goal is to prioritise the player's recovery rather than accelerate his return to competition. “He will remain in New Jersey to make the most of the final stage of his recovery, making…

New Delhi: India opener Shafali Verma delivered a standout all-round performance against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, helping her side maintain an unbeaten run with a commanding 95-run victory. The 22-year-old scored 55 off 38 deliveries and shared a crucial 115-run stand with Smriti Mandhana before claiming three wickets with the ball in the second innings.  Speaking after the match, Shafali admitted she had felt pressure following a disappointing outing against Pakistan in India’s tournament opener. She said to have reflected on that innings and adjusted her shot selection against the Netherlands to eventually find success. She also…

New Delhi: Manika Batra has been left out of India's table tennis squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). Even though she is the country's second-highest-ranked women's player in the latest world rankings, TTFI didn’t consider her for the Games.  Notably, the squad for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, was announced on Thursday. Manika's absence from domestic tournaments, a key component of the federation's selection process, resulted in her not featuring in the…

New Delhi: The Indian team has been performing exceptionally well, and the Men in Blue look ready for the ODI World Cup 2027. The final squad is yet to be decided, and there are several stars in the running to make the final squad. There are several star performers in the Indian team currently.  However, one of the most discussed aspects of the Indian team ahead of the World Cup would be the wicket-keeper choice for the Men in Blue. Both Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan are front-runners to grab the position of the wicket keeper for the World Cup. …

London: England have named a 15-member squad for next month's women's Test against India. The fixture will mark the country's first women's Test match at Lord's and place several players on the verge of a landmark career moment. Notably, the four-day contest is scheduled to begin on July 10 at the historic London venue, where Nat Sciver-Brunt is set to captain England in a Test for the first time at Lord's. The match will also offer a potential route into the longest format for a number of players who have yet to feature in Test cricket. Among those in contention…