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ICC contacts ECB over Ben Stokes retirement video; what is the matter? | Cricket

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has contacted the England Cricket Board (ECB) over the retirement video of Ben Stokes that was shared by the national board during the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham. The ICC has alleged the ECB of publishing the footage at a time that it contravenes the protocols of the players' and match officials' areas (PMOA), BBC Sport reported. Stokes' retirement announcement was made public during the fourth day of the Nottingham Test as he told his teammates about his decision in the dressing room. Stokes was filmed, and the video was made…

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FBI launches probe against Argentina Football fed over money laundering amid FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football

New Delhi: Amidst the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly begun examining financial operations linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States over allegations of possible money laundering.  According to a report by Argentine newspaper La Nacion cited by Fox Sports Mexico, the investigators are seeking to determine how the AFA, led by President Claudio Tapia, moved hundreds of millions of dollars through the U.S. financial system and whether any of those transactions could have resulted in crimes under U.S. jurisdiction. Notably, TourProdEnter LLC, a Florida-based company that manages the AFA's…

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France to meet Morocco, Argentina’s date with Switzerland as World Cup quarterfinals beckon | Football

New Delhi: As the greatest sporting event reaches its business end, eight teams proceed to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup and will be in a fierce battle to eventually feature in the top four. Four teams will remain standing after what promises to be high-octane battles between the eight giants in the World Cup. The quarter-finals promise blockbuster encounters featuring some of the world's biggest stars, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lamine Yamal.  What is the schedule of the quarter-finals? Fans can watch the matches live on Unite8 Sports channels on television. For live streaming,…

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Milton Shumba returns after three years as Zimbabwe announce 15-member squad for T20I series vs Bangladesh | Cricket

Harare: Zimbabwe have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The Chevrons have included left-arm fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri and top-order batter Milton Shumba in the mix, while retaining the majority of the core side that progressed to the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Notably, the series marks Zimbabwe's return to T20Is following an impressive World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, where the team advanced through the opening round without defeat and registered notable victories over Australia and Sri Lanka. “The T20 World Cup showed what this group is…

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Marquee Bangladesh batter ruled out of ODI series vs Zimbabwe, BCB announces replacement | Cricket

Harare: Bangladesh have suffered a major setback in their ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe after keeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the remainder of the three-match contest due to a hamstring injury. He was initially expected to miss only the opening ODI on July 6, but his recovery has not progressed enough for him to return during the series. The Bangladesh batter will now continue his rehabilitation in Dhaka instead of joining the squad for the remaining matches, as ESPNcricinfo reported. Meanwhile, the absence of Litton comes at a difficult time for Bangladesh, who suffered a 25-run defeat…

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Who is Arthur Fery? First men’s wild card entrant in 25 years to qualify for Wimbledon semis | Tennis

London: Arthur Fery, who entered as a wildcard participant in Wimbledon 2026, shocked everyone by booking his place in the semi-finals of the competition. On Wednesday, July 8, the 23-year-old defeated ninth seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-0 and became only the first men’s wild card participant in 25 years to reach the last four in the tournament's history. Notably, Fery entered this year's Championships ranked No. 114 in the world but has emerged as one of the standout performers of the fortnight. After eliminating Grigor Dimitrov in an earlier round, the Briton produced another commanding display on Centre Court…

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Sourav Ganguly set to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame, thanks ICC, Jay Shah | Cricket

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, earning one of cricket's highest individual recognitions on his 54th birthday. With that, the southpaw will become the 12th Indian and the 10th Indian men's cricketer to receive the honour, with the formal induction set to take place during the ICC ceremony on Saturday, July 11, following the governing body's annual conference. Notably, Ganguly will join a distinguished list of Indian cricket greats already enshrined in the Hall of Fame, including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil…

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Jofra Archer mocks flat tracks in India after commanding 125-run win in third T20I | Cricket

New Delhi: England fast bowler Jofra Archer feels bowling in English conditions is like a return to "normal" after bowling on "easy wickets and smaller boundaries" in India, particularly during the IPL.  Archer’s remarks came after England crushed India in their third T20I by 125 runs. He was ruthless with the ball, claiming three wickets for 29 runs in his three overs. His new-ball partner Josh Tongue registered four, conceding just 28 runs. The duo dominated the proceedings early on and resulted in India being restricted to just 76 runs.  In a post-match conference, Archer explained the difference between bowling…

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Egypt registers official complaint to FIFA demanding expulsion of referee after 3-2 defeat to Argentina | Football

New Delhi: FIFA has received a formal complaint from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) after Egypt demanded an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his entire officiating team following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation is also seeking the removal of the French officials from the remainder of the tournament, alleging that decisive refereeing errors altered the outcome of the match. The protest follows Argentina's dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in Atlanta, where the South Americans recovered from a two-goal deficit before Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time. Egyptian officials…

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Tammy Beaumont, 2017 World Cup’s Player of Tournament, to retire after Lord’s Test against India | Cricket

New Delhi: Veteran England batter Tammy Beaumont has confirmed that she will be retiring from international cricket after the one-off historic Test match against India at Lord's. Beaumont holds several major records under her belt and will bow out as one of the finest English batters in women's cricket. Beaumont was the Player of the Tournament in the Women's ODI World Cup 2017, having been the leading run-scorer as England won the tournament. She appeared in 260 international matches for England after making her debut in 2009, and the one-off Lord's Test will be her 261st international. “Playing for England…

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