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When is FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony and kick off? Check timing details and performing artists | Football

New Delhi: The biggest football extravaganza, the FIFA World Cup, is right at the door as four dozen of teams flock to the USA, Mexico and Canada to fight for the ultimate glory. The tournament has been expanded to 48 nations for the first-ever time with an unprecedented 104 matches lined up across 16 cities.  Argentina are the defending champions of the sporting extravaganza, having won their third World Cup and first for the legendary Lionel Messi. They enter the tournament as one of the strong contenders to repeat their heroics from Qatar four years back. Several others are also…

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Richa Ghosh puts up lone valiant effort but questions remain as India lose to England in warm-up | Cricket

New Delhi: Richa Ghosh almost pulled off a miraculous win, but her late dismissal saw India lose their last warm-up fixture against England before the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India were asked to chase 172 at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, in their last practice outing and were practically never in the chase after continuous strikes from English bowlers saw them playing catch-up. It wasn't until Richa Ghosh arrived and decided to take the hosts on with her impressive strokeplay. The Women in Blue were reeling at 134/8 at the end of the 18th over and needed some magic for…

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Dates for India’s Test tour of Sri Lanka revealed, T20Is likely to be played too; check details | Cricket

New Delhi: India are set to begin their two-match Test tour to Sri Lanka on August 15, with Galle likely to host the first match, Cricbuzz reported. The two Tests will be part of the World Test Championship as India push for a spot in the WTC final. There is also a possibility of a T20I series to be sandwiched in between what is a pretty busy schedule for the Men in Blue. India are set to travel to Sri Lanka after a three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, and while neither the BCCI nor the SLC has revealed the exact…

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Warning signs for India ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026? Mandhana, Shafali’s dismissals hint so | Cricket

New Delhi: In what are warning signs for India ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma's tepid form continued. The two were dismissed cheaply during India's last warm-up fixture ahead of the T20 showpiece in England.  Both Mandhana and Shafali fell early in the 172-run target against the English side in the warm-up fixture at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Mandhana was removed for one she played a loose sweep to be caught at square leg off Linsey Smith. Shafali hit a four and a six to get going, but departed soon on…

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Pakistan cricket in turmoil again? Test captain Shan Masood and Sarfaraz’s future to be decided, new options emerge | Cricket

New Delhi: The Pakistan cricket seems to be in turmoil yet again as they are likely to change their Test captain, Shan Masood and Test head coach Sarfaraz Khan after suffering a 2-0 drubbing against Bangladesh in a recent Test series. Masood's job as the captain has been under the scanner for quite some time now. The last Test series that Pakistan won under him was a 2-0 victory in South Africa in October 2024.  The Men in Green have remained winless in their last three series, drawing two and losing the other. Their recent drubbing by Bangladesh away from…

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England’s leader crowned new No.1 Test batter as Joe Root loses his crown, Shubman Gill moves up | Cricket

New Delhi: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has been crowned as the new No.1 Test batter as Joe Root lost his top spot as per the latest ICC rankings update on Wednesday, June 10. Root, who fell cheaply in both innings during England's first Test against New Zealand, fell two places down as he dropped behind Travis Head, too.  Brook has made a return to the top spot for the first time since 2024. The England Test vice-captain scored a half-century in the first innings on a pitch that was later deemed "unsatisfactory" by the ICC for the seam movement…

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Jemimah Rodrigues shares how Sachin Tendulkar helped ‘reset mind’ ahead of ODI World Cup 2025 final | Cricket

New Delhi: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed that advice from Sachin Tendulkar helped her stay focused ahead of the Women's ODI World Cup final. In the semi-final clash against Australia, the Mumbai batter played a career-defining innings, but was quick to refocus, as India played South Africa in the summit clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy.  Notably, Rodrigues played a match-winning, unbeaten 127 against Australia as India secured a place in the title clash. The innings quickly became one of the standout performances of the tournament, but the batter admitted the attention surrounding it threatened to become a…

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Serena Williams returns to professional Tennis at 44, wins doubles game, will return for Wimbledon? | Tennis

London: Serena Williams made a winning return to competitive tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships in London on Tuesday. However, she is still undecided about a possible Wimbledon appearance. The 44-year-old stepped back into professional action for the first time since retiring in 2022, partnering Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the women’s doubles event. The pair defeated third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe 7-6(4), 6-2 to progress to the quarter-finals. After the win, attention quickly shifted to Wimbledon, where Williams has previously won seven singles titles, but she avoided confirming whether she will compete at the Grand Slam event.…

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Hardik Pandya to miss Afghanistan ODIs: What went wrong in BCCI’s Centre of Excellence? | Cricket

Bengaluru: Hardik Pandya’s return to international cricket has been delayed after a fitness setback ruled him out of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. He was reported to have earned clearance to the ODI squad soon, but a fresh injury is expected to sideline him for the time being.  Notably, the all-rounder had been in strong training rhythm at the BCCI Centre of Excellence since June 2 and was expected to rejoin the squad in Dharamsala on June 11. That comeback timeline has now been disrupted, with medical advice leading to an immediate pause in his workload. A minor…

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USA denies entry to Somalian referee for World Cup, sends back home while FIFA watches in silence | Football

New Delhi: Another off-field controversy has shaken the FIFA World Cup 2026. Somalian official Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States despite travelling to join FIFA's referee team ahead of the tournament. He had arrived in Miami to take part in final preparations alongside 51 other referees selected for the competition, but underwent an 11-hour interview with immigration authorities before being placed on a flight out of the country. The development has generated fresh questions around access to the World Cup, particularly with concerns already being raised about immigration policies and the treatment of visitors travelling to…

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