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Dinesh Karthik weighs in on Shreyas Iyer’s subpar start as India’s T20I captain after loss against England | Cricket

New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer has had a subpar start to life as the captain of the Indian T20I side. After losing the two-game T20I series against Ireland, Iyer has been unable to lead India to a win in the second T20I of the ongoing series against England. It is worth noting that the first T20I of the series was washed out due to rain.  The second T20I saw England register a dominant win as Jacob Bethell propelled the hosts to a four-wicket win, taking the lead in the series and handing the Indian team yet another loss.  Speaking on the…

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Jul

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Babar Azam returns as Pakistan’s Test captain ahead of two-game series against West Indies | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) has come forward and named veteran batter Babar Azam as their new Test skipper. The change comes after Shan Masood was stripped of his captaincy and after Babar's return. His comeback assignment as the Test skipper will be against the West Indies as Pakistan is set to take them on across two Test matches.  It is worth noting that Pakistan will be taking on the West Indies in Tarouba for the first Test from July 25th. The second Test of the series will be held in Port of Spain…

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Jul

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England vs Australia Live: When and where to watch the Women’s T20 WC 2026 final on TV and stream online? | Cricket

London: The stage is set for the final of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Hosts England women will be taking on Australia women at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 5th. It is worth noting that both sides have been in impeccable form in the tournament and will hope to put in their best performance and get their hands on the title.  It is worth noting that Australia came into the final on the back of a comfortable victory against West Indies. The Aussies defeated the Windies by eight wickets and booked their ticket to the…

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Jul

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2026, Alexandra Eala creates history | Tennis

London: Defending champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the third round of Wimbledon on Saturday after World No. 32 Alexandra Eala secured a 7-6 (11-9), 6-2 victory on Centre Court. With that, she became the first Filipino player in the Open Era to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. Notably, the third-round contest lasted two hours and 15 minutes and produced one of the biggest surprises of the Championships. Eala emerged on top after edging a tense opening-set tie-break before taking command of the match in the second set to book her place in the fourth round.…

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Ravi Bishnoi sets unwanted record, concedes 29 runs in 17th over as India lose to England in 2nd T20I | Cricket

MANCHESTER: England defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I at the iconic Old Trafford in Manchester. For the majority of the innings, the game was pretty much in India’s control, but in the 17th over, the complexion of the match completely changed with Ravi Bishnoi leaking 29 runs. He was smacked three sixes in the over and also bowled two no-balls as Jacob Bethell took the spinner to the cleaners. Since then, England completely controlled the game and won the match with an over remaining. In the meantime, Bishnoi set the unwanted record by becoming the first spinner…

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Serena Williams announces decision to withdraw from doubles action at Wimbledon 2026, explains reason | Tennis

New Delhi: Legendary Tennis star Serena Williams has confirmed that she will not compete in the Wimbledon women's doubles event. Explaining the reason for her withdrawal, the 44-year-old highlighted her knee injury, which ended plans for a long-awaited partnership with sister Venus Williams at the All England Club. The decision was announced through Wimbledon's official Instagram account, days after the 44-year-old returned to the singles draw for the first time in four years. Williams had been granted a doubles wildcard alongside Venus, but the injury she sustained during her singles campaign has ruled her out of the event. Notably, Williams'…

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04

Jul

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Kylian Mbappe’s penalty saves France vs Paraguay, who will they face in quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup? | Football

Philadelphia: France captain Kylian Mbappe’s late penalty secured France a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. The solitary goal proved enough to send the Les Bleus into the next round after a tense, physical encounter that boiled over in stoppage time. Notably, the decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute when VAR ruled that Diego Gomez had brought down Desire Doue inside the box. Mbappe stepped up and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, marking his seventh goal of the tournament and drawing him level with Lionel Messi at the top of the scoring charts. The two-time champions…

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04

Jul

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FRA vs PAR FIFA World Cup LIVE: France vs Paraguay Score, Tactical analysis, minute by minute commentary, Goals | Football

Philadelphia: France enter their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 meeting with Paraguay carrying the weight of expectations to maintain their momentum. Didier Deschamps' side have looked balanced across the pitch, combining defensive solidity with a devastating attack led by Kylian Mbappe, while creative support from Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise has made them one of the competition's standout teams. Paraguay, however, have already shown they are capable of upsetting the odds. Their dramatic knockout victory over Germany highlighted the resilience, discipline and belief that have defined their campaign. Gustavo Alfaro's men are unlikely to dominate possession, but they…

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04

Jul

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Why is Aurelien Tchouameni not playing in France vs Paraguay clash in FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

Philadelphia: France are without one of their most influential midfielders as Aurelien Tchouameni has been left out of the starting XI for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Paraguay. The Real Madrid star misses the knockout fixture after sustaining an injury to his abductor. Tchouameni reportedly experienced discomfort during France's final training session before the encounter in Philadelphia, prompting the coaching staff to keep him out as a precaution.  While the injury is not believed to be a long-term concern, it was considered significant enough to prevent him from featuring in such a high-intensity contest. As per…

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Jul

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Shreyas Iyer pinpoints reason behind India’s defeat to England in second T20I in Manchester | Cricket

MANCHESTER: England defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Shreyas Iyer-led side was in complete control for long stretches of the game, but a dramatic late surge from England flipped the contest on its head, allowing the hosts to script a comeback and eventually seal the win.  India picked up three wickets in the powerplay as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler departed without opening their tally. Captain Harry Brook offered a brief counterattack, scoring 39 from 15 deliveries, which was cut short by Axar Patel just before the end of the powerplay.…

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