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Erling Haaland makes massive statement ahead of crucial World Cup clash against ‘favourites’ England | Football

New Delhi: The stage is set for one of the most exciting games in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. England will be taking on Norway. The two sides will meet in the quarter-final of the tournament at the Miami Stadium on July 12th. It is worth noting that both Norway and England have been in impeccable form, and both sides will look to put in their best performance.  It is worth noting that star forward Erling Haaland has been in exceptional form in the tournament, with seven goals to his name. Haaland has been the driving force behind Norway’s…

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England vs India Live: When and where to watch the Women’s one-off Test match on TV and stream online in India? | Cricket

London: The stage is set for the one-off Test match between England women and India women. The two sides will meet at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for the clash from July 10th, and both teams will be looking to put in their best performance in the game.  It is worth noting that the Indian team has been extremely dominant against  England women in Test cricket. In the last five games between the two sides, India has won on three occasions, whereas the remaining two matches were drawn. However, taking on the side on their home turf, England women will…

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Shreyas Iyer maintains positive intent after third T20I loss, reflects on importance of learning from mistakes | Cricket

Bristol: The Indian team continued their horrid run of form as they succumbed to yet another loss in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series against England. The two sides met at the County Ground in Bristol on July 9, and the hosts handed India a hefty nine-wicket victory. After posting a total of 158 runs in the first innings, India was unable to limit England with the ball as the hosts chased down the target with ease, registering a nine-wicket victory, clinching the series in the process as well.  India captain Shreyas Iyer, in the post-match interview, remained…

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Big Bash League’s season opener to be played in India, announces PM Modi on Australia tour | Cricket

Melbourne: In a major development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his Australia tour, came forward and announced that the BBL’s (Big Bash League) upcoming season opener clash will be played in India. In what is being claimed as a historic move, this will be the first-ever BBL game to be played outside of Australia.  The game will see Melbourne Renegades taking on Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on December 12 in the opening game of the BBL 16. Interestingly, the game is being seen as a one-off event and has the complete backing of the BCCI…

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Why is Ravichandran Ashwin ruled out of ongoing MLC 2026? San Francisco Unicorns announce replacement | Cricket

San Francisco: Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC). His team San Francisco Unicorns has already confirmed the development, stating that the off-spinner suffered an injury to his right knee. Notably, it is a massive blow to the side, who are currently at the top of the table and will enter the business end of the tournament without one of their star players. In the meantime, the franchise has confirmed that Australian seamer Peter Siddle will replace Ashwin in the squad. The veteran has already featured for the Unicorns this season while…

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Shreyas Iyer matches Virat Kohli’s record, breaks Suryakumar Yadav’s milestone in fourth T20I vs England | Cricket

New Delhi: India captain Shreyas Iyer produced a one-man show in Bristol, scoring unbeaten 80 runs off 49 balls to guide India to 158 for 7 against England in the fourth T20I. With that, the newly appointed skipper set multiple new records in what is a must-win clash for the Men in Blue in the five-match series.  In such a high-pressure clash at the County Ground, Iyer anchored the innings after India found themselves in a challenging situation. They were reduced to 48/3 at one stage and things were not looking good for the visitors. That’s when Shreyas stood up…

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France qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 semis with 2-0 win over Morocco, who will they play next? | Football

Massachusetts: France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a composed 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored within six minutes of each other after the first half to settle a contest that France had largely controlled despite being frustrated for an hour by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and a resilient defence. Notably, France dictated possession from the opening whistle and created the clearer opportunities throughout the first half. Mbappe tested Bounou early, while Dayot Upamecano and Desire Doue also forced saves as Didier Deschamps’ side pinned Morocco deep inside…

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FRA vs MOR FIFA World Cup LIVE: France vs Morocco score, commentary, highlights, playing XI, discussion | Football

Massachusetts: France and Morocco will renew their World Cup rivalry when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, with a place in the last four at stake. Both sides negotiated difficult knockout ties, but the biggest match of their campaign will be played on the night of July 10 at the Boston Stadium in Massachusetts.  France arrive as one of the tournament favourites after progressing with victories over Sweden and Paraguay, extending an impressive defensive record while relying on the attacking threat of captain Kylian Mbappe and a squad widely regarded as one of the deepest remaining in…

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Why is Ismail Saibari not playing Morocco vs France in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal? | Football

Massachusetts: Morocco are without one of their most influential attacking players as they face France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final after Ismael Saibari was ruled out of the high-profile encounter because of a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old forward suffered the injury during Morocco’s Round of 16 victory over Canada, forcing him off the field after just 22 minutes. Saibari pulled up while making an attacking run and immediately signalled that he could not continue, raising concerns about his availability for the crucial knockout fixture. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed ahead of the quarter-final that Saibari would not recover…

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India’s batting unit flops again vs England, suffers back-to-back T20I series for first time in seven years | Cricket

Bristol: India's hope of staging a comeback in the fourth T20I at the County Ground in Bristol evaporated as another insipid batting display paved the way for a crushing nine-wicket defeat, handing England a 3-0 lead in the five-match series. With their backs against the wall after successive defeats, the visitors needed a collective response. Instead, the batting unit faltered once again, with captain Shreyas Iyer standing as the lone bright spot. His unbeaten 80 off 49 deliveries rescued the visitors from a far more precarious position, but the lack of support from the rest of the line-up meant India…

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