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New Delhi: Lionel Messi’s family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after experiencing an unspecified health issue, shedding light on the personal circumstances that coincided with the Argentina captain’s emotional display during the FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Thursday, the Messi family said Jorge Messi was “going through a health situation” and was “recovering and progressing favourably” while under medical care. The family did not disclose further details regarding his condition. The statement also criticised what it described as insensitive reporting and speculation surrounding the matter, urging the public and media…

New Delhi: India's T20 World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with all-rounder Shreyanka Patil set to miss the remainder of the tournament after sustaining an ankle ligament injury during the second innings against Netherlands in Leeds. The incident occurred soon after the powerplay, while she was fielding.  Her injury occurred moments after she was introduced into the attack. Just one delivery into her spell, she attempted to chase down a ball struck towards mid-on and twisted her ankle in the process. The discomfort was immediate, forcing her to stop on the field as members of India's medical staff…

London: Ben Stokes is expected to become available for England's third Test against New Zealand. After an investigation into a disciplinary breach reached its conclusion, Stokes is reported to be running in England colours, but will not be seen leading the side. Local English media reports that the England camp is optimistic that the all-rounder will feature in the Trent Bridge Test in Nottingham following developments in a case that has dominated discussion around the national side over the past fortnight. A decision from the Cricket Regulator is expected on Friday after the independent body completed an accelerated inquiry into…