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Birmingham: England have retained the bulk of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan, with the match scheduled to begin at Edgbaston on September 9. The hosts have already secured the three-match series after winning the opening two Tests and will now look to complete a 3-0 sweep. The England and Wales Cricket Board has made just one change to the group that featured in the second Test at Lord’s, with fast bowler Matt Fisher omitted from the 15-member squad. The remainder of the group has retained…

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New Delhi: Fresh from becoming the first Indian woman to win the Korea Open badminton title, teenage star Tanvi Sharma believes a stronger mindset has been the biggest factor behind her rapid rise on the international circuit. The young shuttler has emerged as one of India’s most promising talents after an impressive breakthrough season. But despite the growing attention, Tanvi says her focus has shifted away from worrying about opponents and results. Instead, she is concentrating on her own strengths and the elements of her game that she can control.…

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New Delhi: India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy, with the six-team tournament scheduled to be played from February 14 to 28. Mumbai and Vadodara have been selected as the host cities for the new addition to the international women’s cricket calendar. The tournament was originally awarded to Sri Lanka, but the International Cricket Council later shifted the hosting rights to India. Sri Lanka, however, remains part of the competition after securing qualification independently of the hosting decision. The six teams set to compete are India, Australia, England,…

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Mumbai: Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI setup is expected to be one of the key subjects of discussion when the BCCI holds its review meeting in Mumbai. The meeting comes amid renewed speculation over the veteran opener’s place in India’s long-term 50-over plans and the team’s preparations for the next ODI World Cup. The debate intensified during India’s recent tour of England, particularly ahead of the third and final ODI at Lord’s. Reports had suggested that the match could potentially be Rohit’s final appearance for India, prompting considerable speculation…

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New Delhi: Indian cricket stars Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli share a relationship built on mutual respect and camaraderie, and a recent social media exchange between the two has once again delighted fans. Gill, who has often spoken about Kohli’s influence on his cricketing journey, recently found himself at the centre of a humorous Instagram reel involving Kohli’s son, Akaay. The fictional video jokingly portrayed Gill as Akaay’s “uncle”, prompting a playful response from the Indian captain himself. Viral reel creates a fictional school scenario The comedy reel imagines a…

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Wavre, Belgium: Germany successfully defended their Men’s Hockey World Cup crown after defeating Spain 1-0 in a tightly contested final at the Belfius Hockey Arena. A decisive goal from striker Michael Struthoff late in the third quarter proved enough to settle the title clash. The victory gave Germany their fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title, drawing them level with Pakistan as the joint-most successful teams in the tournament’s history. Spain, appearing in the World Cup final for the third time, once again fell short of lifting the trophy. The Spanish…

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Colombo: India opener Smriti Mandhana added another major milestone to her decorated international career after moving into second place on the all-time list of leading run-scorers in women’s international cricket during India’s opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Mandhana overtook New Zealand great Suzie Bates after scoring 19 runs from 10 deliveries against Thailand. She struck four boundaries before being dismissed by run-out. India went on to secure a comprehensive 94-run victory, posting 159 before bowling Thailand out for 65. Mandhana Closing in on Mithali Raj The latest…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow branch of the Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Yuva Manch organised a Cyclothon and Walkathon on Sunday to promote health awareness and encourage people, particularly young participants, to adopt an active lifestyle. More than 400 participants, including youngsters, schoolchildren and sportspersons, took part in the event with enthusiasm. Lucknow North MLA Dr Neeraj Bora, who attended the programme as the chief guest, encouraged the participants and appreciated the initiative. The Cyclothon began at Maharaja Agrasen Public School, Jankipuram, and covered a designated route across the surrounding area before concluding…

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