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Jun

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Why are Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh not playing in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI? | Cricket

New Delhi: Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh were among the three changes India made for their third and final ODI of the series against Afghanistan on Saturday, June 20. Having already clinched the series with an unassailable lead of 2-0, the third clash might feel like a dead rubber, but it isn't actually just another clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India were asked to bowl first after Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss. The visitors made four changes, while the Men in Blue made three as they look for a series sweep, having already taken a…

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Jun

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IND vs AFG 3rd ODI LIVE Cricket Score: India vs Afghanistan Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Playing XIs | Cricket

New Delhi: India are looking to sweep Afghanistan in the three-match ODI series after winning the first two matches by commanding margins. The Men in Blue chased down a middling 195 in a rain-hit game in Dharamsala in the first ODI before they amassed 402 in the second clash in Lucknow to win by 170 runs. Captain Shubman Gill has been one of the shining stars for India in both these games, having made an unbeaten 84 in the series opener before backing it up with a stellar 154 in the second clash. He found Ishan Kishan going all tongs…

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Jun

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Why should Shubman Gill be rested for IND vs AFG 3rd ODI? Predicting India’s Probable Playing XI | Cricket

New Delhi: India are set to face Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as the eyes turn on the Men in Blue once more. India have already clinched the series with their commanding wins in the first two ODIs, and the third one is a dead rubber in this context but still a crucial one for several players. India will head into the ODI World Cup with around 15-20 more ODIs in the line-up, and every match is a crucial one in getting the right combination for the quadrennial…

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Jun

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IND vs AFG weather report: How will weather in Chennai fare for the third ODI of the series? | Cricket

Chennai: The stage is set for the highly anticipated third ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan. The two sides will meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chenni on June 20th, and both sides will be hoping to put in a good performance. It is worth noting that while the Indian team has already clinched the series with two wins and two games, the Men in Blue will aim for a clean sweep.  It is worth noting that India has been extremely dominant in the series so far. With a convincing win in Dharamsala, India followed it…

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Jun

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Algeria officially file complaint against Lionel Messi and Argentina after controversial red-card denial | Football

New Delhi: In a major development, the AFF (Algeria Football Federation) has officially filed a complaint with FIFA due to the alleged refereeing injustice that they went through in their clash against defending champions Argentina in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.  It is worth noting that the game was marked with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick and becoming the joint-highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 16 goals to his name. However, one of the most talked-about moments of the game was a foul by Lionel Messi that many opined should have been a red card.  It is interesting…

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Jun

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Brazil register their first victory of FIFA World Cup 2026, dominate Haiti to register a 3-0 win | Football

Philadelphia: Brazil put forth a magnificent performance against Haiti as the two sides met in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The teams took on each other at the Philadelphia Stadium, and Brazil managed to register a 3-0 victory. It is worth noting that the five-time champions came into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their first game and were desperate for a victory here in hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the tournament and keeping the dream alive. It is interesting to note that Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for the Brazilians…

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Jun

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Why is Neymar not featuring for Brazil against Haiti in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash? | Football

New Delhi: Brazil continued its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by taking on Haiti. After a draw against Morocco in their first game of the tournament, Brazil takes on Haiti at the Philadelphia Stadium on June 20, and with the game beginning, every fan only has one question on their mind, which is the whereabouts of Neymar Jr. in the starting XI.  The veteran forward was not fit enough to start for the five-time champions in the first game, but he is yet to make an appearance with Brazil, playing their second game. It is worth noting that the Brazilian…

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Jun

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BRA vs HAI FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Brazil look to register first win of the campaign | Football

New Delhi: The stage is set for one of the most exciting clashes in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Five-time champions Brazil take on Haiti. The two sides are meeting at the Philadelphia Stadium, and will be hoping to put in a good performance as they lock horns. It is worth noting that despite the expectations behind them, Brazil failed to get off to a positive start to the tournament as Morocco held them to a 1-1 draw in their first game of the tournament.  With just one point in the one game, this could prove to be a…

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Jun

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Iran unhappy with USA’s unfair treatment over travel restrictions, set to lodge complaint to FIFA | Football

New Delhi: Iran’s football federation is preparing to file a complaint with FIFA over travel rules imposed on the national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They pointed out that the measures have interfered with match preparations and player recovery ahead of key Group G fixtures. The dispute involves the movement of the Iranian squad between its tournament base in Tijuana, Mexico and host cities in the United States, where two of its group-stage matches are scheduled. Federation officials say requests aimed at easing travel demands have repeatedly been rejected despite being submitted as part of the team’s planning…

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Jun

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Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Commonwealth Games after disastrous start in Doha Diamond League | Other

Doha: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra booked his place at the upcoming Commonwealth Games after producing a throw of 82.77m during the Doha Diamond League on Friday, clearing the qualification standard in his first competition of the 2026 season. Chopra achieved the mark with his second attempt in Doha, moving into third place in the standings at that stage of the competition. More importantly, the effort comfortably surpassed the Commonwealth Games qualifying standard of 82.61m, ensuring that the Olympic and world champion will be eligible for selection for the multi-sport event. Meanwhile, the 28-year-old had a disastrous start to…

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