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India’s disastrous T20 saga finally ends with 4-0 series defeat to England after Buttler, Brook drubbing | Cricket

Southampton : India suffered another humiliating 56-run defeat in the fifth T20I at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook schooled the Indian bowlers in the first innings as England posted 257 runs on the board. Keeper-batter Buttler thrashed the visitors, scoring 131 runs in 64 balls, which is the highest-ever individual score against India in T20Is, while Brook played the perfect role of a second fiddle, adding unbeaten 95 off 45. Barring Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, all the other bowlers conceded over 13 runs per over and that sums up the performance of the bowling…

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Alongside Sourav Ganguly, another legendary cricketer inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame | Cricket

London: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The 46-year-old has been honoured for his impact across all three formats of international cricket. He was one of the leading figures of England’s modern batting era, having amassed 13,797 runs in international cricket. He averaged 47.28 in Test cricket and 40.73 in ODIs, while also making a significant impact in T20Is. “It's a great honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. To be recognised in this way and see my name beside so many of the game's greats is truly humbling.…

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ENG vs NOR FIFA World Cup LIVE: England vs Norway Score, Tactical discussion, commentary, playing XI | Football

Miami: England will aim to move one step closer to ending their 60-year FIFA World Cup title drought when they face Norway in the quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in the early hours of Sunday. A place in the semi-finals awaits the winner, with France already securing a berth after defeating Morocco, while Spain have also advanced. Thomas Tuchel's side have grown into the tournament after overcoming DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32 before edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 contest. Notably, Jude Bellingham has been England's standout performer, while captain Harry…

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Linda Noskova becomes third woman after Serena and Venus Williams to achieve rare feat with Wimbledon win | Tennis

London: Linda Noskova captured her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon after overcoming a dramatic challenge from fellow Czech player Karolina Muchova in a final that swung repeatedly between control and uncertainty. The 21-year-old ninth seed eventually defeated Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-3 on Centre Court, surviving a remarkable second-set turnaround in which she lost five consecutive games after being close to victory.  Noskova had held a 6-2 5-2 advantage and missed five championship points before Muchova forced the contest into a deciding set. The final set became a test of composure, with Noskova recovering from the disappointment of the…

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Karnti Gaud creates history with five-wicket haul in one-off Test against England at Lord’s | Cricket

London: India pacer Kranti Gaud produced a historic show in the one-off Test against England at Lord’s by claiming a five-wicket haul. Courtesy of her dominating spell, England were out for 170 on day two, allowing the visitors to take a lead of 115 runs after the first innings.  Notably, Gaud finished with figures of 5-35 in only her second Test match. With that, she became the first woman to take a Test five-wicket haul at Lord’s. Her performance also made her the first Indian woman to claim a five-for in any format at the historic venue. The 22-year-old helped…

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South Africa midfielder tragically dies at 25 after representing nation in FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football

Cape Town: Just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams has died. Police have opened an investigation after the body of a 25-year-old man was found at a house in Schotschekloof, which is a suburb in central Cape Town, on Saturday morning. The authorities have not confirmed the cause of death as it has been sent for postmortem.  South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed Adams' death in a statement and appealed for privacy while investigations continue. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart…

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Jos Buttler, Harry Brook rip apart India, set new records in fifth T20I at Southampton | Cricket

Southampton : Player Runs Jos Buttler 131 Evin Lewis 125* Shane Watson 124* Star England batters Jos Buttler and Harry Brook stole the show with the bat in the fifth T20I against India in Southampton. Despite losing his opening partner Phil Salt early, Buttler didn’t change his approach as he launched a scathing attack on Indian bowlers from the very beginning. He produced a breathtaking show, scoring 131 runs off 64 balls, while Harry Brook overcame two reprieves to hammer an unbeaten 95 off only 45. Notably, Buttler and Brook stitched together an unbroken 215-run stand for the second wicket,…

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Star West Indies cricketer quietly announced ODI retirement as head coach Daren Sammy reveals | Cricket

New Delhi: Former West Indies captain Jason Holder has quietly announced his retirement from ODI cricket, as head coach Daren Sammy revealed. He confirmed that the all-rounder is still in contention to play Tests, but also wants to focus on franchise cricket.  “Yes, Jason is still in the mix for Tests. I know he's retired from ODI cricket. He has spoken about his interest, but obviously you know he's a franchise player as well. So, it's us talking about, you know, availability, where he fits, but yeah, he's made it clear that he's still interested in Test cricket,” Sammy told…

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Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing India vs England 5th T20I in Southampton? | Cricket

Southampton : India and England are taking on each other in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides meet at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11th, and with the Indian team looking for their first win of the tour, many were surprised to see 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI.  It is worth noting that the young prodigy was a part of the Men in Blue’s playing XI for the last three T20I matches against England, but like the side, he too was unable to impress. Registering scores of 14, 13,…

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Why has the toss been delayed ahead of 5th T20I between India and England despite clear weather? Check details | Cricket

Southampton : India and England are taking on each other in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides are slated to meet at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11th, and ahead of the game, fans were disappointed to find out that the toss was delayed.  It is worth noting that it was no weather disruption that caused the delay in the toss. However, the Men in Blue had not reached the Rose Bowl on time due to a traffic jam. The visitors arrived late to the ground, which caused the delay in the…

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