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Axar Patel’s all-round show and Shubman Gill’s gritty 80 help India return to winning ways after T20I drubbing | Cricket

Birmingham: India have defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston. Axar Patel’s match-winning all-round performance and Shubman Gill’s composed half-century propelled India to return to winning ways after six consecutive T20I defeats and it will now give them plenty of confidence ahead of the remaining two ODIs.  Notably, chasing 259 runs, India endured early setbacks as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell cheaply in successive overs inside the powerplay. Rohit was dismissed for 11 after mistiming an attempted attack against Sam Curran, while Jofra Archer trapped Kohli lbw for five, leaving India…

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Why are Pedri, Gavi, Nico Williams not starting for Spain against France in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final? | Football

Dallas: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente opted for continuity over change as star midfielder Pedri was left out of the starting XI for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France at the Dallas Stadium. The decision was understood to be a tactical one, with the manager trusting Fabian Ruiz and backing the same combination that helped Spain defeat Belgium in the quarter-final. Notably, the Barcelona midfielder’s continued absence from the starting XI raised eyebrows ahead of the high-profile clash. Leading up to the mega tournament, he was considered to be a vital cog of the side, as he…

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FRA vs ESP FIFA World Cup LIVE: France vs Spain score, commentary, tactical analysis, highlight, reaction | Football

Dallas: 2018 FIFA World Cup winner and 2022 runners-up France will take on the current Euro winner, Spain, in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium. The blockbuster encounter pits France’s attacking power against Spain’s possession-based approach in a match featuring two of the tournament’s strongest teams. France enter the contest aiming to reach their third consecutive World Cup final. Didier Deschamps’ side has been one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the tournament, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge and Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue proving their mettle. Their forward line…

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Shubman Gill walks off injured in first ODI vs England at Edgbaston, what happened to India captain? | Cricket

Birmingham: India suffered a major setback during their chase of 259 in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. In the 26th over of the chase, captain Shubman Gill retired hurt after scoring a fluent 80 off 75 balls. He was struggling with a leg injury for a while, as the Indian team doctors checked on him earlier in the 24th over of the game. He was given plenty of water, as stretching was done on his right leg by the physio. On-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena eventually intervened and asked the Indian team to hurry up. Gill eventually did and…

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Where to watch France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final live on TV and stream online for free? | Football

Dallas: France and Spain will meet in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the early hours of Wednesday in Dallas, with a place in Sunday's final on the line after both European heavyweights navigated contrasting routes through the knockout stage. France enter the contest as one of the tournament's most prolific attacking sides. Didier Deschamps' team reached the last four by defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals after earlier victories over Paraguay and Sweden.  Kylian Mbappe has spearheaded the French attack, while the squad's depth has allowed France to maintain its status among the tournament favourites.…

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma flop on ODI return, dismissed in successive overs at Edgbaston | WATCH | Cricket

Birmingham: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failed to live up to their potential in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston. Chasing 259 runs, they had ample time to build a meaningful innings, but it wasn’t meant to be. Opening the innings, Rohit found it difficult to get going and managed only one boundary during his stay.  His innings ended in the eighth over when Sam Curran induced a mistimed shot with a delivery that angled away from the right-hander. Attempting an aggressive stroke after stepping down the track, Rohit skewed the ball off the outer half of the bat,…

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Satwik, Chirag forced to retire from first round of Japan Open, what really happened? PV Sindhu advances | Other

New Delhi: India suffered a major setback in the opening round of the Japan Open. The men's doubles campaign was forced to end early on Tuesday, July 14, after Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired from their opening-round match in the competition. Notably, the decision to withdraw came after Satwik suffered a recurring shoulder injury and as things stand, they will also miss the upcoming China Open. If the duo remains fit, they could be seen in the BWF World Championship in India next.  Coming back to the Japan Open, the Indian duo lost the opening game 19-21 to Denmark's…

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Gurnoor Brar stages brilliant comeback with two wickets in an over, Bumrah grabs impressive catch | Cricket

New Delhi: Star fast-bowler Gurnoor Brar put up an impressive performance in the first ODI of the three-match series against England at Edgbaston on July 14. Brar, who made an eye-catching ODI debut in the series against Afghanistan, starred in the series opener with two wickets in a comeback spell. Brar was hit for 17 runs in his very first over as Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell got India's new-ball attack off to an expensive start. The pacer struggled to find his rhythm in his second over as well, with Duckett hitting a couple of more fours. But the 13th overturned…

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Jasprit Bumrah creates history for India, breaks Ravindra Jadeja’s record during 1st ODI against England | Cricket

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name into the history books on his ODI return during the first match of the series against England on Tuesday, July 14. Bumrah made a comeback to the Indian side for the first time since the ODI World Cup 2023, 968 days after the final against Australia in November 2023. Meanwhile, Bumrah was back in business when he removed English captain Harry Brook as India were asked to bowl first. Bumrah remained wicketless in the first spell of four overs that he sent down but struck as early as on the first ball…

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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate contemplates move on; check reason here | Cricket

New Delhi: India are set to lose their assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who is contemplating a move on from the team. The former Dutch cricketer is likely to leave the Men in Blue at the end of the ODI series against England, which kicks off with the first match at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday, July 14.  As per a report in Cricbuzz, ten Doeschate's initial tenure with the Indian team has been completed around July 12-14, and the two sides are set to part ways on mutual consent. It further added that the former Dutch cricketer has informed the…

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