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Axar Patel joins Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah in elite record list after earning POTM against England | Cricket

New Delhi: India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston as Axar Patel's produced a stellar all-round performance. His four-wicket haul and a fifty propelled India to return to winning ways in the UK after seven winless T20I games, and it will now give them plenty of confidence ahead of the remaining two ODIs. Axar, who was himself under the scanner for his recent performances, starred in the series opener. The left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder removed the wagging lower middle-order and the tail to take 4/62 before he starred with the bat too. …

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India, Pakistan can meet each other three times in ODI World Cup 2027; here’s how | Cricket

New Delhi: Two Asian powerhouses and two fierce rivals, India and Pakistan, might be facing each other as many as three times in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. This comes after the International Cricket Council (ICC) changed the format for the upcoming global showpiece in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. The format keeps 14 teams playing the World Cup, a decision which the ICC took in June 2021 to increase the number of sides for the 50-over showpiece. The last two ODI World Cups featured 10 teams each. However, there are a couple of major additions to…

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Jul

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Didier Deschamps criticises referee ruling as France’s World Cup dream gets shattered | Football

New Delhi: French coach Didier Deschamps questioned the refereeing during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal against Spain, as the Les Bleus' run in the tournament came to a heartbreaking end. France were defeated 0-2 at the Dallas Stadium as La Roja displayed stellar defensive prowess to enter their second final. Under Deschamps, France had lit up the tournament on their way to the semi-finals, scoring 16 goals in six matches and earning comparisons to some of the best sides in World Cup history. Despite strong performances in the tournament, France’s dreams of a third World Cup title have been…

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Jul

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ICC announces major changes to ODI World Cup 2027 and T20 World Cup 2028 format; check details | Cricket

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced some major changes to the format of the ODI World Cup 2027 with the introduction of a 'Super Series' and a 'Super Seven' stage. The tournament will remain a 14-team event, as initially planned, but will have a Super Series in place before the group stage. Moreover, the ICC has also announced changes to the format for the T20 World Cup 2028. The ODI World Cup will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, and while the number of teams remain put, there are several other changes to the format.…

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Jul

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‘Argentina out of World Cup’ campaign sees over 7 million petitions signed; know reason here | Football

New Delhi: Over seven million petitions were reportedly signed to 'kick Argentina out of the World Cup', alleging 'bias' towards La Albiceleste and Lionel Messi in the ongoing tournament. Argentina are set to face England in their World Cup semifinal and are looking to defend the crown that they won in 2022.  Argentina defeated a 10-man Switzerland in the quarterfinals to book their place in the semis, while they registered a come-from-behind win over Egypt in the round of 16. The game against Egypt copped criticism from the Egyptian camp as the refereeing was put under question when Mo Salah…

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Shubman Gill closes in on World No.1 ODI ranking, Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England brilliance | Cricket

New Delhi: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill closed in on the World No.1 ODI rankings for batters after making ground on the top-ranked Daryl Mitchell in the latest ICC rankings on Wednesday, July 14. Gill continued his stellar run in the format as he smashed an unbeaten 80 before retiring hurt midway during India's chase of 259 against England in the first ODI in Birmingham.  The India ODI skipper gained 12 rating points from 793 to reach to 803 and move within touching distance of Mitchell, who holds the No.1 spot with 814 ratings. Gill held the World…

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Kylian Mbappe speaks on France’s World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, rues technical and tactical blunders | Football

New Delhi: Kylian Mbappe spoke on the tactical errors and technical flaws that saw them face a 0-2 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday (IST). Mbappe rued that the Les Bleus were outclassed in the midfield against La Roja as they lacked in numbers against a Spanish triumvirate of Rodri, Dani Olmo and Fabian Ruiz. Mbappe and France were denied a third straight entry into the final as the French captain revealed his frustration. "I don’t think we played the match we wanted to play – whether tactically, technically, or in terms of our…

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Jul

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First time in FIFA World Cup history! Spain create huge record with 2-0 France win | Football

New Delhi: Spain denied powerhouses France their third straight entry into the World Cup final after defeating the Les Bleus 2-0 in the semifinal at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday (July 15). La Roja kept the dangerous French side, led by modern-day icon Kylian Mbappé, at bay to reach their second final, where they will face either Argentina or England.  Spain's defensive prowess and precise strikes were enough to take them past the French side. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot, while Pedro Porro put one into the back of the net in the 58th minute in a stellar win.…

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Jul

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Major change in ODI World Cup on cards? ICC considers reducing teams; WTC semifinal likely | Cricket

New Delhi: There could be a major change in line for the ODI World Cups as the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering reducing the teams for the global showpiece. This could well be in place even for the upcoming 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. A report in BBC stated that during the annual ICC meeting in Edinburgh, the International body has considered bringing the teams down from to 12 for the ODI World Cup and this can be in place for the 2027 tournament as well. Moreover, there is set to be an addition…

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Jul

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France ghost in semis as Spain punch FIFA World Cup final ticket after 16 years following 2-0 win | Football

Dallas: Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente's side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina. La Roja produced a disciplined display at both ends of the pitch, limiting France's star-studded attack while capitalising on their own chances to end Les Bleus' hopes of a third successive World Cup final.…

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