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Jun

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ODI World Cup 2027: ICC pinpoints opening and final dates, decision to be finalised in July AGM | Cricket

New Delhi: The men's ODI World Cup is set to return to African soil in 2027, with the tournament provisionally scheduled to run from October 4 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The dates were agreed during an ICC Board meeting held in Ahmedabad in May, with final ratification expected at the governing body's Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh next month. The tournament will mark the first major men's ODI World Cup in Africa since 2003 and will also serve as the opening ICC event of the 2027-2031 Future Tours Programme. Venue plans take shape South Africa…

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Jun

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Bangladesh announce T20I squad for Australia series, Towhid Hridoy added for Zimbabwe Test | Cricket

Dhaka: Bangladesh have recalled senior pacer Taskin Ahmed and new sensation Nahid Rana for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia. They were handed a break in the previous T20I assignment against New Zealand in April, but for the Australia series, they are expected to play a key part.  Meanwhile, their return has come at the expense of Ripon Mondol and seam-bowling allrounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who have been left out to accommodate the first-choice pace options. Notably, Rana has featured only once in T20Is so far, against UAE in May last year, while Taskin’s most recent appearance in the format…

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Jun

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FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature 4 sets of brothers representing different nations, 3 sibling duos in same team | Football

New Delhi: Seven sets of brothers are set to feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026. While some of them will represent the same nation, in many cases, they will be seen playing for different countries in the upcoming global tournament, creating one of the tournament's most unusual storylines. Here’s a list of brothers who will compete against each other in the World Cup: Guela Doue and Desire Doue One of the most talked-about sibling stories ahead of the tournament involves Guela Doue and Desire Doue. The brothers recently faced each other in an international warm-up fixture, with Guela’s Ivory…

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Jun

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces another dominant show, bats at 200 strike rate vs Afghanistan A | Cricket

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell six runs short of a half-century against Afghanistan A in India’s second league match in Dambulla on Thursday. The 15-year-old looked set for a bigger score after racing away with another aggressive start, but his innings ended during a brief passage in which Afghanistan's bowlers managed to disrupt his rhythm.  Notably, Afghanistan's attack appeared to have entered the contest with a specific method against the southpaw. Abdollah Ahmadzai repeatedly operated from around the wicket and looked to deny him space, particularly through lines directed closer to his body. The approach produced encouraging signs for…

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Jun

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India-born all-rounder called up for Australia as Travis Head ruled out of T20Is vs Bangladesh | Cricket

New Delhi: Australia opener Travis Head has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. He has been granted a personal leave. All-rounder Nikhil Chaudhary has been called up as his replacement. With that, the 30-year-old could become the first Indian-born man to represent Australia in more than 60 years if selected for the matches in Chattogram.  Chaudhary is currently playing for JB Bruges in Belgium's EUT20 competition and will join Australia's white-ball squad in Dhaka on Friday. In the IPL 2026, he spent time with the Delhi Capitals, but wasn’t added to the squad. He was training…

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Jun

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Manav Suthar pens new deal with English County club after stellar Test debut | Cricket

New Delhi: India's star debutant Manav Suthar has signed a short-term deal with English County club Warwickshire for the next two rounds of the Championship, the club made the announcement on Wednesday. Warwickshire said that the left-arm spinner will be part of the next two rounds - the game against Yorkshire at Scarborough from June 12 to 15 June and the next fixture against Somerset at Taunton the following week. "We're delighted to welcome Manav to the Bears at a really exciting time for the team. We've played some good red-ball cricket already this season, and Manav will bring a…

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Jun

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How can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet each other at the FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

New Delhi: Legacy carved in golden letters. Legends of their era. Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are heroes for their fans. The greatest footballers of the era will once again be in action in the biggest FIFA World Cup, with an unprecedented 48 teams vying for the ultimate prize. Messi has tasted it. After a heartbreak in the 2014 final, Argentina lifted their third title in 2022 as Messi completed football with the greatest prize in his cabinet. Ronaldo has not, after having come close in his maiden edition in 2006 with a semifinal appearance, but carrying on at…

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Jun

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FIA, FOM and Formula 1 agree for 2027, 2028 regulation changes; what will be tweaked from next season onwards? | Formula-1

New Delhi: The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and the power unit manufacturers have agreed to the previously decided changes to the F1 regulations for 2027 and 2028. After several racers criticised the 53/47 power split between the new internal combustion engine and the energy recovery system in 2026, the F1 has decided to increase the ICE power more in the next seasons. Racers like Max Verstappen were highly vocal about the regulations, having been frustrated and even hinting at retirement from the series at the end of the year. The sudden drop in speeds despite not lifting the…

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Jun

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Rohit Sharma steals the spotlight in India nets; check how did the Hitman perform as ODI return beckons | Cricket

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma was at the centre of it all when he hit the nets ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, which begins on June 13. The Indian team trained in Mohali three days out from their first of the three ODIs against the Afghanistan side at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.  Rohit stole the spotlight from the likes of newly-appointed T20 captain Shreyas Iyer as he looked to return to the groove ahead of an ODI return. Rohit was pegged back by a hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League 2026 and missed out on some…

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Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson punished for nightclub row, England name interim captain for 2nd New Zealand Test | Cricket

New Delhi: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have lost their places in England's Test squad for the second match against New Zealand in the wake of their nightclub incident, which has put Stokes captaincy and future in major doubt. England have named Joe Root as their interim captain, ahead of the official vice-captain Harry Brook, for the second match that will be played at The Oval from June 17 onwards. What was the nightclub incident about? This came after Stokes and Atkinson were found involved in a nightclub incident after their win over New Zealand in the first Test at…

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