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Ismael Kone ruled out of Canada’s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with freak injury | Football

New Delhi: Co-hosts of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada, after beginning their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, have registered their first win of the season. The side took on Qatar in their second game and demolished the side, registering a 6-0 victory.  However, despite the magnificent win, one of the game's biggest moments was the injury to Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone. The incident happened in the eighth minute of the second half. A poor challenge by Qatar’s Assim Madibo saw Kone’s World Cup campaign end. He is expected to be out for 3-4 months, and Madibo,…

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Jun

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Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take Texas Super Kings over the line | Cricket

New Delhi: The MLC (Major League Cricket) 2026 season began with Texas Super Kings taking on Seattle Orcas. The two sides met at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 19, and the game belonged entirely to veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis.  The clash began with Seattle Orcas coming in to bat first, and the side’s openers took the game straight to the attack. Tim Seifert completed his century, scoring 104 runs in 66 deliveries, with Shayan Jahangir amassing 78 runs in 47 deliveries as Orcas posted a total of 220 runs in the first innings of…

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Jun

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Star pacer added to India’s squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the addition of star pacer Harshit Rana to India’s ODI squad for the third and final game of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Harshit Rana has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) and will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game. It is interesting to note that Harshit Rana injured his knee in the build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. He was ruled out of the…

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Jun

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Prema Rawat replaces Shreyanka Patil in India squad after latter’s ankle ligament injury | Cricket

New Delhi: India women are all set to kick off their ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign by taking on South Africa. The two sides are slated to meet in Manchester on June 21, and ahead of the game, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the replacement of the injured Shreyanka Patil.  It is worth noting that Shreyanka sustained an injury to her ankle ligament in the Indian team’s last game against the Netherlands. She was carried off the field on a stretcher and has been ruled out of the tournament. As…

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Jun

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Is KL Rahul’s constant batting position change hurting his form? Former cricketer opines | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has performed exceptionally well in the first two ODIs of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. Having won the first two games of the series, the Indian team has won the series, and they will hope to put in a similar performance in the third game as well.  While there have been many performances that have stood out for the Men in Blue, there has been major discussion on the batting position of KL Rahul. Coming in to bat at number five in the first ODI, Rahul scored 39* runs in 19 deliveries. However, he was…

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Jun

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Lionel Messi issues statement, explaining reason behind his tears after goal vs Algeria | Football

New Delhi: Lionel Messi’s family has confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is recovering under medical supervision after experiencing an unspecified health issue, shedding light on the personal circumstances that coincided with the Argentina captain’s emotional display during the FIFA World Cup. In a statement released on Thursday, the Messi family said Jorge Messi was “going through a health situation” and was “recovering and progressing favourably” while under medical care. The family did not disclose further details regarding his condition. The statement also criticised what it described as insensitive reporting and speculation surrounding the matter, urging the public and media…

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Jun

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Shreyanka Patil set to be ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, BCCI pondering on possible replacement | Cricket

New Delhi: India's T20 World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with all-rounder Shreyanka Patil set to miss the remainder of the tournament after sustaining an ankle ligament injury during the second innings against Netherlands in Leeds. The incident occurred soon after the powerplay, while she was fielding.  Her injury occurred moments after she was introduced into the attack. Just one delivery into her spell, she attempted to chase down a ball struck towards mid-on and twisted her ankle in the process. The discomfort was immediate, forcing her to stop on the field as members of India's medical staff…

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Jun

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Ben Stokes likely to return to England squad for third Test vs NZ, will be stripped of captaincy: Report | Cricket

London: Ben Stokes is expected to become available for England's third Test against New Zealand. After an investigation into a disciplinary breach reached its conclusion, Stokes is reported to be running in England colours, but will not be seen leading the side. Local English media reports that the England camp is optimistic that the all-rounder will feature in the Trent Bridge Test in Nottingham following developments in a case that has dominated discussion around the national side over the past fortnight. A decision from the Cricket Regulator is expected on Friday after the independent body completed an accelerated inquiry into…

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Jun

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After Vaiabhav Sooryavanshi, another Bihar youngster wreaks havoc in domestic cricket, scores 306* | Cricket

Bhagalpur: Akshara Gupta etched her name into the record books on Thursday after hammering an unbeaten 306 in the opening round of the BCA Women’s U-19 One-Day Trophy Tournament in Bhagalpur, producing one of the highest individual scores in women’s domestic cricket. The Bihar batter delivered a breathtaking display at Sandis Compound Ground, dominating the opposition from the outset and rewriting the record books with a triple-century that immediately became one of the standout innings in the history of the state's women's cricket. Akshara's 306 not out came off just 126 deliveries. She struck 55 boundaries and cleared the ropes…

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Jun

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Will Neymar play Brazil’s upcoming FIFA World Cup match vs Haiti? CBF shares latest development | Football

Philadelphia: Star forward Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C fixture against Haiti. The veteran hasn’t travelled with the squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that the 34-year-old will remain in New Jersey while the rest of the team heads to Philadelphia for Friday's match. The goal is to prioritise the player's recovery rather than accelerate his return to competition. “He will remain in New Jersey to make the most of the final stage of his recovery, making…

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