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FIFA World Cup: Haaland saves Norway at the death to reach Round of 16
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway edged Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Antonio Nusa’s first-half strike was cancelled out by Amad Diallo before Haaland settled the contest in the 85th minute. Norway’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending proved decisive, setting up a blockbuster last-16 clash…
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Mooney, Gardner power Australia into eighth Women’s T20 World Cup final
Australia stormed into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating West Indies by eight wickets in a dominant semi-final performance. After restricting the opposition to 125/7, Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 61 and Ashleigh Gardner’s quickfire 35 guided Australia to victory with ease. This marks their eighth appearance in the final as they chase a…
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‘Do we have a stable league? ‘: Sandesh Jhingan on India’s absence from FIFA World Cups
While the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees minnows like Cape Verde surprising established nations, India remains absent. Captain Sandesh Jhingan and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu highlight the critical need for a stable, structured domestic league and consistent participation in the Asian Cup as crucial steps towards World Cup qualification.
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England’s Playing XI vs India in 1st T20I: Archer OUT; Buttler and Salt to open
England has unveiled their formidable playing XI for the opening T20I against India, captained by Harry Brook. Boasting over 650 T20 international caps, the seasoned squad features a strong batting lineup including Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Brook himself. With a balanced attack led by Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid, England aims to leverage their…
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Hardik Pandya moves base from Mumbai to Bengaluru: Here’s why
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a significant career shift, establishing his permanent training base at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This move, driven by convenience and access to world-class facilities, marks him as the first high-profile active cricketer to do so. Pandya aims to continue playing international white-ball cricket for several more…
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Nitish Reddy racing against time to be fit for England ODIs; Shubman Gill, KL Rahul to reach early
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy faces a race against time for the upcoming ODI series against England, with a minor left quadricep pull sidelining him. While the management is optimistic about his return next month, his participation in England appears unlikely. The Zimbabwe T20Is are being considered as a potential comeback opportunity.
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Scary scenes! Dottin carried off moments before Women’s T20 WC semis
A scare rippled through the West Indies camp as star all-rounder Deandra Dottin was carried off before their T20 World Cup semi-final. Despite a medical issue, she bravely returned to score a crucial 26 not out, guiding her team to 125. Australia, however, comfortably chased the target, securing an eight-wicket win and a spot in…
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FIFA World Cup: Mexico end 40-year knockout curse, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16
Mexico have finally broken their four-decade World Cup knockout jinx, defeating Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealed the historic victory, ending an eight-game streak of eliminations. The win, despite a weather delay, marks Mexico’s first knockout success since 1986, with young Gilberto Mora and…
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Ecuador’s Hincapie red-carded for covering mouth before World Cup exit in Mexico
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Most goals in FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe pips Messi, breaks knockout record in R32