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Road to South Africa up and running: Washington, Axar deliver with bat and ball at Edgbaston
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar rescued India from 160/4 with an unbeaten 102-run stand to seal a six-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston. The partnership not only ended India’s winless run in the UK but also highlighted Gautam Gambhir’s evolving batting blueprint ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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Yamal shines as Spain outclass Mbappe’s France to reach their second World Cup final
Spain stormed into their first World Cup final since 2010 with a clinical 2-0 victory over top-ranked France. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal, sparked by a smart play from teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro sealed the win. La Roja will face either Argentina or England in Sunday’s grand…
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Minor in CWG squad: Para cyclist Lisha raises concerns over no woman support staff
Youngest CWG para cyclist Lisha Das expressed disappointment over the absence of female support staff. She highlighted safety and security concerns for a minor athlete traveling overseas. Despite parental and coach representations, the issue remains unresolved between sports federations. This omission contradicts a Sports Authority of India circular mandating female coaches. The cycling and para…
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Watch: Riots erupt in France after 0-2 FIFA World Cup semifinal loss to Spain
France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey concluded with a semifinal loss to Spain. Viral social media claims of widespread riots across France following the defeat . Thousands of disappointed fans gathered in public squares and fan zones after the match. Spain secured a 2-0 victory, ending France’s hopes of a third World Cup title. The…
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‘Don’t settle for India A, aim for 100 Tests’: Nehra’s advice to Ashok Sharma
Ashok Sharma earned his India call-up after a challenging journey and brother’s encouragement. He will now buy a gold chain after his international debut. Sharma focuses on his bowling strengths and drawing from IPL experiences. Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra urged him to aim for 100 Test matches. His elder brother sacrificed his own cricket…
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Kylian Mbappe takes aim at tactics after ‘sloppy’ France crash out to Spain
Kylian Mbappe openly admitted France’s World Cup semifinal defeat was a comprehensive failure. He pointed to tactical issues and a lack of effective pressing against Spain’s midfield. Mbappe also criticized the team’s technical execution and poor first touches after regaining possession. Youngster Rayan Cherki echoed these sentiments, stating France lacked everything on the field. As…
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India end England’s 12-year home stronghold at Edgbaston with six-wicket win
India defeated England by six wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. England’s strong start faltered after reaching sixty-one without loss. Axar Patel’s four wickets helped restrict England to two hundred fifty-eight runs. Shubman Gill scored eighty runs, and Axar Patel added fifty-seven not out. India achieved the target with twenty-eight deliveries remaining in…
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Not VAR: Why referee overturned France’s free-kick against Spain in World Cup semi-final
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France sparked confusion after referee Ivan Barton overturned a free-kick initially awarded to France. Many believed VAR had intervened, but the decision was actually changed following advice from the assistant referee, who had a clearer view of the incident. The rare correction, made before play restarted, complied fully…
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‘I don’t want to be a sore loser… but’: France manager questions if referee was good enough for World Cup semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps questioned referee Iván Barton’s suitability for a World Cup semi-final after Les Bleus’ 2-0 defeat to Spain. While criticising the officiating, including the controversial penalty awarded to Lamine Yamal, Deschamps admitted Spain deserved victory and were technically superior. The loss ended his 14-year reign as France coach and their World Cup…
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‘You had one job’: Bizarre referee mistake leaves France vs Spain semi-final in awkward pause
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France featured an unexpected early refereeing moment when Iván Barton briefly stopped play after forgetting his vanishing spray. The bizarre incident went viral on social media, but it was later overshadowed by controversial decisions, including a penalty and an overturned free-kick. Barton’s officiating became a major talking point…
