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Parthiv Patel points out what went wrong for India after T20I series loss to Ireland, England | Cricket

Southampton : The Indian team is all set to take on England in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The two sides will meet at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11th, and it is worth noting that the Indian team has already lost the series, losing their last three T20Is against England. Coming into the series as the defending T20 World Cup champions, a lot was expected of the Men in Blue. However, the side has been unable to put in a good performance in the series, missing out on the series after subpar performances…

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‘Amazing to see him’: Jannik Sinner hails ‘inspirational’ Novak Djokovic after dominant win in Wimbledon semi-final | Tennis

New Delhi: World number one Jannik Sinner put forth a brilliant performance against Serbian legend Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of Wimbledon 2026. The two stars met at Centre Court on July 10th, and while many anticipated a close battle between the two, Sinner managed to register a comfortable win.  Sinner defeated Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to make his way to yet another Wimbledon final. It is worth noting that Djokovic had registered a thrilling five-set victory against Sinner in the semi-final of the Australian Open 2026. However, the Italian star got the best of the veteran this time around. …

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Former India cricketer slams Tilak Varma after India’s subpar show in ongoing T20I series against England | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team is in the midst of the ongoing five-game T20I series against England. Coming into the series as the T20 World Cup champions, a lot was expected from the Men in Blue. However, with two losses against Ireland, India followed it up with three consecutive losses against England as well.  Having lost the series, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has set forth plans for a review meeting as well to assess the reasons for such a performance. There have been many players who are under heavy criticism from experts, with Tilak Varma…

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‘Fantastic player’: Shubman Gill names his favourite to clinch Wimbledon 2026 title | Tennis

London: Wimbledon 2026 is approaching its final stages; the summit clash of the men’s tournament is all set to be played between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. The two stars will meet at Centre Court on July 12 and both will hope to put in their best performance.  Like every edition, Centre Court was filled with celebrities, from actors to sporting icons; the tournament has seen many stars in attendance over the years. Ahead of the final, the Indian cricket team’s ODI and Test skipper, Shubman Gill was in attendance.  The star batter took centre stage and talked about how…

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Nico Williams exudes confidence as Spain defeat Belgium in FIFA WC 2026 quarter-finals | Football

Arlington (Texas): The stage is set for the 1st semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain, after defeating Belgium in the quarter-final of the tournament, has set up a clash against 2018 champions France. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 15.  It is worth noting that Spain took on Belgium in the quarter-final of the tournament and registered a 2-1 victory as Fabian Ruiz scored the first goal in the 30th minute, with Mikel Merino scoring the winner in the 88th minute.  Setting up a clash…

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IND vs ENG pitch report: How will the pitch in Southampton fare for the fifth T20I of the series? | Cricket

Southampton : The stage is set for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series between India and England. The two sides will meet at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11th. It is worth noting that the Men in Blue are yet to win a game in the series, losing all of the matches so far.  Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, the Indian team lost two matches in a row against Ireland, and after the first T20I against England was washed out, the Indian team followed it up with three consecutive losses as England maintained their momentum.  Having…

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Smriti Mandhana achieves huge feat as India women take centre stage against England in only Test | Cricket

New Delhi: India women and England women took on each other in the only Test of the series. The two sides met at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from July 10th, and the game began with India coming in to bat first after losing the toss. It is worth noting that the game was extra special for Smriti Mandhana. Notably, the only Test was Smriti Mandhana’s 300th international appearance. Interestingly, she also became the youngest to play 300 international matches. Furthermore, she is the 12th player in women’s international cricket to achieve the feat and the third Indian after…

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Special Olympics Bharat team aims for third consecutive Gothia Cup title, coach Onaciss shares recruitment process | Other

New Delhi: India's Special Olympics Bharat team for athletes with intellectual disabilities left for Sweden on Friday, July 10, to defend its Special Olympics Trophy title at the Gothia Cup 2026. Playing for the first time in 2024, the team clinched the title in successive years and now attempts to become the first side to win the competition three years in succession. The tournament will be held in Gothenburg from July 12 to 18, with India entering as one of the favourites. The contingent comprises 10 athletes and two coaches representing nine states and Union Territories. Notably, the players were…

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Super-sub Mikel Merino scores late as Spain beat Belgium 2-1 for semis spot, who will they play next? | Football

Los Angeles: Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals after substitute Mikel Merino struck late to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgium in a hard-fought quarter-final in the early hours of Saturday. The win set up a last-four meeting with France in Dallas. Notably, Merino settled the contest in the closing minutes after Belgium had battled back from a goal down to level the match before halftime. The midfielder reacted quickest after Senne Lammens spilled Pau Cubarsi's long-range effort, smashing home the rebound to end Belgium's resistance. Spain had earlier taken the lead in the 30th…

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Sarvesh Kushare finishes third on Monaco Diamond League debut, defeats former champions | Other

Monaco (France): Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare became only the fourth Indian athlete to finish on the podium at a Diamond League. He finished third on his debut at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday, July 10 ater the jumper cleared 2.26 metres. The 31-year-old successfully negotiated 2.12m, 2.16m, 2.20m, 2.23m and 2.26m, clearing each bar with his first attempt. His challenge ended at 2.28m after three unsuccessful efforts. The result continues an impressive season for the Maharashtra athlete, who has rapidly established himself among the world's leading high jumpers. Late last month, Kushare set a new Indian national record…

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