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1st T20I: Captain Shreyas Iyer ends winless streak as India crush Zimbabwe
India secured a seven-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the first T20I match. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century. Mayank Yadav impressed on his comeback with early wickets for India. Zimbabwe posted 125 runs after a fighting partnership from their batsmen. This win marked Shreyas Iyer’s first as captain,…
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IND vs ZIM 1st T20I LIVE : Shreyas Iyer chases maiden win as captain
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India’s first CWG 2026 medal is already assured before the opening ceremony – Here’s how
India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain assured of at least bronze after receiving a semifinal bye. She faces T.K.B.P. Taafaki on July 31 for a place in the final. India begins its Glasgow campaign with a 124-member contingent targeting success across…
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Once played by Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge seeks India’s ‘chess’ moment: 17-yo Anshul leads its revival
Once enjoyed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, bridge has faded from India’s sporting landscape. Seventeen-year-old prodigy Anshul Bhatt hopes to change that. Inspired by Viswanathan Anand’s belief that bridge is where chess was two decades ago, Anshul is winning world titles, mentoring young players, conducting research, and building a movement to give the mind sport its…
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‘Cowards play backward’: Martinez and Lionel Messi’s half-time pep talk
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Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu lead India’s medal hopes at CWG 2026
India begins its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with a compact contingent. The program features ten sports, a significant reduction from previous games. Athletics forms the backbone of the campaign with many competitors. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are key figures for India. Glasgow offers a learning opportunity before India hosts the games in 2030.
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‘I’m sorry’: Why Argentina’s assistant coach apologised after FIFA World Cup final
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized for his actions during a post-match altercation. He admitted his behavior was unacceptable after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final. Ayala expressed regret for losing control and stated his intention was to separate players. He accepted full responsibility for his actions during the chaotic post-game scenes. FIFA…
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Why is cricket not part of the Commonwealth Games 2026? EXPLAINED
Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a reduced sports program. Cricket, hockey, and badminton are notably absent from the upcoming event. This decision impacts India’s medal prospects significantly after their strong performance. Many of India’s medal-winning sports from Birmingham 2022 are no longer included. Organizers cited financial and logistical reasons for the sport…
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‘When you fear failure, you play to save yourself’: Shreyas Iyer’s message to Team India
India captain Shreyas Iyer wants players to avoid fear of failure. He stressed focusing on expressing themselves freely on the field. This comes after a disappointing white-ball tour of England and Ireland. The team aims to adapt quickly to new conditions in Zimbabwe. Iyer believes this challenging phase will make the team stronger.
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‘I sent a message’: Mac Allister’s father reveals what son told him about Messi’s pep talks
Lionel Messi’s viral speech before the World Cup final was tactical. His teammate’s father clarified the captain’s words were taken out of context. Messi urged players to focus on football and their game plan. This explanation dismisses speculation of internal team issues. Spain ultimately won the match, proving to be the better side.