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Why Kylian Mbappe’s France looks truly terrifying
Day 12 saw Dictator Kylian Mbappé turn France into a weapon of mass destruction, Lionel Messi keep chasing the Golden Boot, Erling Haaland drag Norway towards a blockbuster showdown, and the Adidas Trionda make goalkeepers question their life choices. Also, Ronaldo’s Portugal seek redemption on Day 13. Read this and more in today’s Offside.
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‘His body is fragile’: Ex-India star raises concern over Hardik Pandya’s 2027 WC chances
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed concern over Hardik Pandya’s persistent fitness issues, highlighting a lack of transparency regarding his injuries. Kaif questioned Pandya’s long-term availability for future tournaments, including the 2027 ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Kaif supported the selectors’ decision to pick Ishan Kishan over Yashasvi Jaiswal for the England ODI series, citing Kishan’s…
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ENG XI vs NZ for 3rd Test: Stokes, Atkinson among the four changes made
England have recalled Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a heavy defeat at The Oval levelled the series 1-1. Stokes and Atkinson return after missing the second Test for breaching team curfew, though both were cleared of violent conduct. Coach…
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New World No. 1! Charani dethrones England’s Smith to top Women’s T20I bowling ranking
India’s Sree Charani has become the No. 1 ranked bowler in Women’s T20Is after an outstanding Women’s T20 World Cup campaign. The 21-year-old tops the ICC rankings after taking 10 wickets in three matches, including match-winning spells against the Netherlands and South Africa. Charani displaced England’s Linsey Smith, while Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur also…
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Suryansh Shedge replaces Nitish Reddy in India squads for Ireland & England T20Is
Suryansh Shedge has been called up to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reddy sustained a quadriceps injury and will undergo rehabilitation. Shedge earned his maiden national call-up following stellar performances for India A in Sri Lanka and for Mumbai in the Syed…
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Ex-India pacer overcomes severe depression, keen to ‘resume work’ now
Salil Ankola, the former cricketer, has recently triumphed over a significant struggle with severe depression, leaving a rehab facility near Pune in an ‘absolutely fighting fit’ state. Eager to dive back into the cricket scene, he is open to pursuing coaching and other cricket-related roles. Having lost 10 kgs throughout his stay, Ankola is now…
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‘How can you hate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?’: Ashwin explodes at critics
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come to the defense of young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging against excessive criticism following an on-field incident. Ashwin emphasized the need to differentiate between constructive feedback and personal attacks, highlighting that Sooryavanshi is still developing. He encouraged allowing the talented youngster to play freely, free from undue pressure, as he…
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Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday steer New Zealand to crucial win over Scotland
New Zealand secured a crucial six-wicket victory against Scotland, keeping their Women’s T20 World Cup knockout stage hopes alive. Despite a stellar 72 from Darcey Carter, Scotland faltered in the closing overs. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Amelia Kerr, restricted Scotland to 131. A vital partnership between Izzy Sharp (62) and Brooke Halliday (41*) then…
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‘Felt like a dream’: Sooryavanshi gets emotional after getting India jersey – Watch
At 15 years and 71 days, Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player selected in India’s senior men’s squad, surpassing the record set by Sachin Tendulkar 36 years ago.
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Not Kohli or Rohit: Archer picks this India star as the toughest batter
England pacer Jofra Archer surprisingly named KL Rahul as the most challenging batter he’s faced in the IPL. Archer highlighted Rahul’s prime form, stating the Indian batter’s ability to score freely anywhere on the ground made him incredibly difficult to bowl to. This high praise from a premier fast bowler underscores Rahul’s exceptional batting prowess…