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Jul

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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play 2nd T20I vs England? Bowling coach Morne Morkel indicates | Cricket

London: On the eve of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, India bowling coach Morne Morkel has ruled out any immediate rethink at the top of the batting order. He assured that the team management will continue to support openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma despite increasing calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his international debut.  Notably, the teenager has attracted widespread attention after being included in India's T20I squad for the Ireland and England series following his impressive IPL campaign, where he finished as the leading run-scorer. However, the management has indicated that experience and continuity…

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03

Jul

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Egypt progress to FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after thrilling win over Australia in penalties | Football

Dallas: Egypt defeated Australia 4–2 in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in regulation and extra time in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash on July 3. With the win, the Mohamad Salah-led side advanced to the Round of 16 after a tense and dramatic knockout contest decided from the spot. Notably, Egypt took an early lead in the 13th minute through Emam Ashour, who finished a well-worked move to put the African side ahead and set the tone for a tightly contested match. Australia, however, gradually grew into the game and found an equaliser in…

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03

Jul

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ARG vs CPV FIFA World Cup LIVE: Argentina vs Cabo Verde Score, Tactical analysis, minute by minute commentary, Goals | Football

Miami: Defending champions Argentina will face Cape Verde in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match in Miami. It’s a classic David-versus-Goliath encounter that brings together one of the tournament favourites and its surprise debutant knockout side. Argentina enter the fixture after topping their group with a perfect record. The reigning champions won all three of their group-stage matches, beating Alegeria 3-0, Austria 2-0 and Jordan 3-1.  Cape Verde, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the tournament’s breakthrough stories. The island nation, making its first World Cup appearance, progressed to the knockout rounds after a resilient group-stage…

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03

Jul

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Axar Patel needs one wicket in second T20I vs England to create history for India in T20Is | Cricket

MANCHESTER: India spinner Axar Patel can script history in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4. The 32-year-old has claimed 99 wickets so far in T20Is and with one more to his name, Axar can become the first Indian spinner to scalp 100 or more wickets in the shortest format of the game.  Indian spinner with most wickets in T20Is: Indian spinner T20I wickets Axar Patel 99 Yuzvendra Chahal 96 Kuldeep Yadav 95 Varun Chakaravarthy 73 Ravichandran Ashwin 72 Since his debut against Zimbabwe in 2015, the Gujarat-born player hasn’t enjoyed a consistent…

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03

Jul

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Why is FIFA set to reschedule England vs Mexico World Cup round of 16 clash? | Football

New Delhi: FIFA is set to alter the timing of the high-voltage round of 16 clash between England and Mexico. The kick-off will now be scheduled for 11:30 pm IST on Sunday after FIFA decided to bring the match forward from its original start time of 05:30 am IST on Monday. The fixture will still be played at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with the governing body yet to officially explain the scheduling change. The revised timing comes as weather forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms later in the day. Tournament regulations allow for play to…

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03

Jul

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Zimbabwe announce 15-member squad for Bangladesh ODIs, Innocent Kaia returns after 2.5 years | Cricket

New Delhi: Zimbabwe have recalled Innocent Kaia to their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against Bangladesh. The 33-year-old was rewarded for his impressive run of form across formats in domestic cricket. Apart from him, the squad also includes the returns of Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani and Wellington Masakadza in the 15-member squad,  Notably, Kaia earned his place after scoring 140 in Zimbabwe's one-off Test victory over Bangladesh earlier this week. The right-hander also struck a century for Zimbabwe A during their recent one-day tour of Bangladesh and enjoyed a prolific domestic campaign. He finished as Rocks' leading…

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03

Jul

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Novak Djokovic calls out Roger Federer for one last match after equalling his Wimbledon record | Tennis

London: Novak Djokovic booked his place in the fourth round of Wimbledon after defeating Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) on Friday, July 3. The result also saw the Serbian equal legendary Roger Federer's record of 105 men's singles match wins at the All England Club. Now, with the win, the seven-time champion also remains in the hunt for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title and will next face Roman Safiullin in the Round of 16. After the game, Djokovic marked the latest milestone with humour, suggesting Federer should come out of retirement for a one-off match to determine…

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03

Jul

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Ben Stokes bids emotional goodbye on social media after sudden decision of international retirement | Cricket

London: On Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand, former England captain Ben Stokes announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the completion of the series. During his 15-year career with the Three Lions, the all-rounder established his authority in the middle, winning England a number of matches and became one of the country's defining players of the modern era. He made his international debut in 2011 and since then amassed 11321 runs and clinched 352 wickets across formats.  In the meantime, Stokes confirmed that the choice to retire was made entirely on his own terms…

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03

Jul

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Jacob Bethell expected to open as England reveal squad for ODI series against India | Cricket

New Delhi: The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) has come forward and revealed England’s ODI squad for the upcoming home series against the Indian team. It is worth noting that India and England are taking on each other in a five-game T20I series currently and will follow it up with three ODI matches.  The likes of Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, and many more stars will feature for the Three Lions in the clash, and it could be interesting to see how they fare in the upcoming game.  One of the biggest inclusions in…

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03

Jul

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England name playing XI for second T20I against India, Jofra Archer makes much-awaited comeback | Cricket

New Delhi: The stage is set for the second T20I of the ongoing five-game series between India and England. The two sides will meet at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 4, and ahead of the game, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and named their playing XI for the upcoming clash.  Harry Brook will once again be leading the side, and star pacer Jofra Archer makes his much-awaited return to the side and will surely bolster England’s lineup in the game.  It is worth noting that the first game of the series was washed out and produced…

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