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Ellyse Perry creates world record, becomes most decorated cricketer ever after T20 World Cup 2026 win | Cricket

New Delhi: Australia legend Ellyse Perry added another feather to her illustrious cap with yet another T20 World Cup title under her belt. The veteran all-rounder helped the Aussies lift their seventh Women's T20 World Cup crown after a lop-sided win over England in the final at Lord's, London.  Perry, the legend, has now won nine ICC titles as she becomes the most decorated cricketer ever in men's and women's cricket. She was earlier tied with her former captain Alyssa Healy with eight titles but now goes past the former wicketkeeper with Australia's seventh T20 World Cup win.  The 35-year-old has won…

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06

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Dasun Shanaka creates history with four wickets in four balls in Seattle Orcas’ win over TSK in MLC 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: Dasun Shanka created history as he became the first player in Major League Cricket's history to take four wickets in four consecutive balls on Sunday, July 5. He achieved the feat during Seattle Orcas's match against Texas Super Kings in Pomona. TSK, set to chase 122 runs, were in a comfortable position entering the last over at 107/5 and needed 15 more to win. Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Ranjane were set in the middle, with the Proteas all-rounder having hit two fours and a six, and Ranjane four fours till the 19th over. The equation was brought to 10 off…

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06

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Aryna Sabalenka says she wants to ‘get completely drunk’ after shock Wimbledon 2026 exit | Tennis

New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka's quest for her maiden Wimbledon title ended in a defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 on Sunday, July 5. The World No.1 went down in straight sets 2-6, 6-7 (2) to fellow four-time Grand Slam winner at the Centre Court, failing to impose the same magic that she had unleashed against the Japanese in all three previous meetings this year.  Sabalenka was left frustrated at the end of the match, admitting that she wanted to "get completely drunk" and "forget about tennis". The four-time Grand Slam winner is still searching for her…

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06

Jul

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England midfielder stretchered off after getting hurt during World Cup celebrations of Mexico win | Football

New Delhi: England midfielder Jordan Henderson was stretchered off after suffering a freak injury during the team's World Cup celebrations after the win over Mexico in the round of 16 on Monday (IST). Henderson was on the bench and did not feature during the Three Lions' 3-2 win over El Tri at the Mexico City Stadium.  Henderson fell over the advertising hoardings during the celebrations as England became just the third team to beat Mexico at Estadio Azteca and march into the quarterfinals. The Brentford midfielder fell on his arm when he climbed back over the hoardings to the pitch…

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10-man England breach Estadio Azteca fortress to beat Mexico 3-2 and enter World Cup quarterfinals | Football

New Delhi: Down to 10 men for more than half an hour in their round of 16 clash against co-hosts Mexico, England breached the fortress Estadio Azteca to enter the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (IST). Jude Bellingham's brace and Harry Kane's penalty guided the Three Lions to a historic 3-2 win over El Tri at the Mexico City Stadium after they fended off some serious attack from the hosts in the late second half. The match surpassed expectations with five goals scored, one red card shown, two penalties given and several yellow card bookings made.…

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Neymar announces international retirement after Brazil’s loss to Norway in World Cup round of 16 | Football

New Delhi: Brazil star Neymar announced his retirement from international football after his team suffered a shock defeat to Norway in their round of 16 in New Jersey on Monday, July 6 (IST). Neymar broke down into tears at MetLife Stadium as the Selecao lost to the Vikings 2-1.  "I tried, I tried. Now it's over," Neymar told Globo after the game. "I started here, I finished here." The 34-year-old scored the only goal for his side through a penalty in stoppage time after Erling Haaland had scored twice to take his team through to the quarterfinals. This marked Brazil's…

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MEX vs ENG FIFA World Cup round of 16 LIVE: Mexico vs England Latest Match Updates, Score, Team sheets | Football

New Delhi: Mexico host England at the Azteca Stadium in what is one of the most anticipated matches in the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Co-hosts Mexico look to keep their historic record at the stadium intact, as they have only lost two matches out of 89 internationals played at the venue. England, meanwhile, aim to get past what is expected to be a partisan crowd at the Mexico City Stadium.  The match was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather conditions, FIFA confirmed in a statement a little before the kick off. "Due to adverse weather…

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Why has the Mexico vs England FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash been delayed by one hour? | Football

New Delhi: The much-anticipated Mexico vs England round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City. The weather and altitude have dominated the talks days into the build-up to this clash as El Tri look to keep their historic record intact at the Estadio Azteca. Meanwhile, as England look to adjust to the 7,350 feet altitude at the Azteca, the governing body FIFA confirmed that the match was pushed back by an hour due to the weather. "Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk…

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05

Jul

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Why does England’s upcoming FIFA WC clash at the Azteca Stadium spell trouble for them? Check venue history | Football

Mexico City: The stage is set for the round of 16 clash at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. England will be taking on Mexico in the clash as the two sides will hope to book their berth in the quarter-finals of the tournament. The teams will meet on July 6th, and one of the biggest talking points from the game will be the venue.  It is worth noting that the game will be played at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico. The home stadium of their opponents, with home advantage on their side, it is interesting to note that the…

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Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway shock Brazil 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026, who will they play next? | Football

New York: Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, ending the five-time champions' campaign at the Round of 16 stage in New York. Haaland broke the deadlock in the 80th minute mark before adding a second late in the game to seal a famous victory. Brazil had opportunities to take control earlier but failed to capitalise, including a missed penalty by Bruno Guimaraes, while Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a string of crucial saves. In the added time, Neymar reduced the deficit to one…

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