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‘Extra factor of motivation’: Ruben Dias opens up on desire of lifting FIFA World Cup 2026 for Ronaldo | Football

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on June 11th, and 48 sides will be in the running to get their hands on the prestigious title. With the competition right around the corner, there is no doubt that Portugal is being looked at as one of the biggest favourites. With the likes of Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, and many more stars, Portugal has a stacked squad, and they will be hoping to go to the USA and potentially lift their first-ever FIFA World Cup. It is interesting to note that Portugal will be…

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Jun

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England name XII for Lord’s Test against New Zealand, Emilio Gay set to make Test debut | Cricket

New Delhi: With England all set to take on New Zealand in the first Test of the upcoming series, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and announced England’s playing XII for the Lord’s Test. Ben Stokes will be leading the side, with the likes of Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, and many other stars included in the lineup.  One of the most notable inclusions in the lineup is that of Emilio Gay, who is all set to make his Test debut. Three players have been cut from the original 15 in the squad that was announced last month,…

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Jun

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BCCI announces appointment of Sairaj Bahutule as team India’s new spin bowling coach | Cricket

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced the appointment of former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as the new spin bowling coach of the Indian men’s senior team. It is interesting to note that Bahutule brings with him a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach.  Across both domestic and franchise cricket circuits, Bahutule has garnered a reputation for nurturing and developing spin-bowling talent. The 53-year-old joins the Indian side ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan. He will also be helping the spinners on the Indian side in…

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Jun

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Not Dhoni or Rohit, these three players have won hat-trick of IPL titles; two Indians on list | Cricket

New Delhi: Winning an IPL title is an achievement in itself. It gives the teams and the players a different honour of being at the top of arguably the most challenging league in the world. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have now done it twice after their win over the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. They became just the third team to have defended an IPL title, joining the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. There are only four multiple champions in the league, with the Kolkata Knight Riders being the only other side. While these four…

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Jun

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R Ashwin weighs in on LSG’s strategy in not playing Ayush Badoni after dismal IPL season | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season was a forgettable one for Lucknow Super Giants. Playing their second year under the leadership of star India batter Rishabh Pant, Lucknow Super Giants became the first team to be eliminated from the tournament, finishing in last place in the standings.  With 14 matches played, the side only managed to win four games and lost the remaining 10 matches. Finishing the group stage on eight points and with a net run rate of -0.74. Throughout the season, the side could not fix its squad composition; often, they were seen changing up…

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Sydney Thunder announces appointment of Andrew Flintoff as head coach | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, BBL (Big Bash League) franchise Sydney Thunder has come forward to announce the appointment of former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff as the side’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming edition of the BBL. It is worth noting that Flintoff will be replacing Trevor Bayliss in the role. Flintoff was in charge of the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, and his coaching role in the BBL will be his first overseas assignment. Interestingly, after being appointed as the head coach of Northern Superchargers, Flintoff took the side from the bottom of the table to…

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Jun

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Why has Anjum Chopra picked India as “one of the favourites” for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Anjum Chopra has picked the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side as one of the favourites to win the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament, scheduled to take place in England, will kick off on June 12 with the Women in Blue in action on June 14 against the Pakistan side. Speaking 10 days ahead of the start of the tournament, Chopra has stated that the English conditions are not "alien" and they are "one of the favourites" to win their first-ever Women's T20 title. "English conditions are not alien. Few of them or most of…

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Auqib Nabi picked to bowl in nets along with six others ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan | Cricket

New Delhi: Auqib Nabi has been picked to bowl in India's nets ahead of the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, a BCCI source revealed. Nabi's non-selection from the Test squad for the Mullanpur Test had led to criticism from several corners after his sensational performance in Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy win. Nabi has now been picked as a net bowler, along with six others, as India train for the one-off Test that will be played from June 6 to 10. Besides the J-K pacer, Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari has also been picked as a net bowler.  "Yes, Auqib Nabi…

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Jun

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Which players have never won an IPL final after multiple attempts? India’s T20 WC-winning vice-captain on list | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League 2026 drew curtains after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second title by beating the Gujarat Titans in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad. From being chasers, RCB have turned into a beast of a side and have looked like the most complete team this season.  Celebrations galore after RCB's second-straight IPL win, and fans are still overwhelmed with joy. From returning empty hands for 17 straight seasons, RCB have now won two straight titles in what is being hailed by the franchise as their golden era. The victory saw the likes of Krunal Pandya…

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Will Serena Williams play in Wimbledon 2026? Tennis legend announces comeback at 44 for dress-rehearsal event | Tennis

New Delhi: Almost four years after playing her last professional singles match at the US Open 2022, tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her comeback to the sport she has dominated for nearly two decades. Williams hold the record for the most Women's singles Grand Slams in the Open era, having clinched 23 titles in her glittering career. She had never officially retired from the sport, although. She had suggested that the US Open 2022 could be her last tournament, stating that she intends to "evolve" away from the daily grind of the competition and did not use the word…

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