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England and Pakistan Clash in T20I Series Ahead of World Cup

England and Pakistan Set for T20I Series Ahead of World Cup England and Pakistan will face off in a three-match T20I series at Headingley on Wednesday, marking their first encounter since the thrilling 2022 T20 World Cup final. While the stakes may not be as high this time, both teams

Football

Southgate's Euro 2024 Squad: Rashford and Henderson Omitted

England manager Gareth Southgate has unveiled his provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024, with notable omissions including Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson. Rashford, who has 60 caps and 17 goals for England, has endured a difficult season with Manchester United, scoring only seven Premier League goals. Southgate explained that other

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KKR Triumph Over SRH in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1

In a thrilling Qualifier 1 encounter of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens. KKR captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit the mixed-soil pitch. Mitchell Starc, the Australian pacer, delivered a fiery opening

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Ronaldo and Pepe Lead Portugal's Euro 2024 Squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese forward, will embark on his sixth European Championship campaign at the age of 39. The veteran defender Pepe, now 41, has also been included in coach Roberto Martinez's 26-man squad for the tournament. Ronaldo, who has scored in every Euros since his debut

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England's Buttler Defends ECB's IPL Withdrawal for Pakistan Series

Jos Buttler, England's T20I captain, has defended the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) decision to withdraw players from the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. However, he believes that international cricket should not overlap with the IPL, the world&

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Matheesha Pathirana Breaks LPL Record as Most Expensive Player

Matheesha Pathirana Becomes Most Expensive Player in Lanka Premier League History NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has etched his name in the history books of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) by becoming the most expensive player in the tournament's history. The 21-year-old was snapped up by

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KKR and SRH Clash in IPL Qualifier 1, High-Scoring Thriller Expected

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the top two teams from the Indian Premier League (IPL) group stages, will face off in Qualifier 1 of the playoffs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 21. The match promises to be a high-scoring thriller, as both teams have adopted an aggressive

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Gautam Gambhir: Spirit of Cricket Lies Within the Rules

Gautam Gambhir, the outspoken former Indian cricketer, has shared his candid views on the spirit of cricket and gentlemanly behavior in a recent interview with Ravichandran Ashwin. According to Gambhir, the spirit of the game lies within the rules and regulations. As long as players adhere to these rules, they

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Real Madrid's Toni Kroos Announces Retirement After Euro 2024

Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from all football after the Euro 2024 tournament. The 34-year-old, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday. Kroos has been a key player for Real Madrid since joining the Spanish

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Hampshire Signs South African Seamer Ottniel Baartman for Vitality Blast

Hampshire County Cricket Club has bolstered its bowling attack for the second half of the Vitality Blast campaign by signing South African seamer Ottniel Baartman. The 31-year-old replaces Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq, who withdrew due to personal reasons. Baartman, who has yet to earn an international cap, was named in

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Dwayne Bravo Appointed Afghanistan's Bowling Consultant for 2024 T20 World Cup

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has secured the services of legendary West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as their bowling consultant for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Bravo, a two-time T20 World Cup champion with the West Indies, will join the Afghan team in St Kitts and Nevis for a

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FIFA: The International Governing Body of Football

FIFA: The Governing Body of World Football The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the international governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal. Founded in 1904, FIFA is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, and has 211 member associations. History and Founding FIFA was founded on May 21, 1904,

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PCB Eyes Vivian Richards as Mentor for World T20 Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is actively pursuing the legendary Vivian Richards to serve as a mentor for the national team during the upcoming World T20 Cup in the Americas. Richards, a former West Indies captain and one of the greatest batsmen of all time, has a wealth of experience

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Mark Nicholas Steps Down from Southern Brave to Focus on MCC Role

Mark Nicholas, the former Hampshire captain and current MCC president, has stepped down as chair of Southern Brave's board. This decision aligns with his impending role as MCC chair, which coincides with the potential for MCC to become majority owners of London Spirit. Nicholas's departure from

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Indian Para-Athletes Dominate World Championships with Gold Medal Haul

Reigning Paralympic champion Sumit Antil defended his F64 javelin throw world title in emphatic fashion at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan. The Indian star hurled his spear to a distance of 69.50m, leaving his rivals trailing in his wake. Compatriot Sandeep added to India's

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Shane Watson Apologizes for Disappointing Performance in 2016 IPL Final

Shane Watson, the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder, has expressed deep regret over his performance in the 2016 IPL final, where RCB narrowly missed out on the title. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Watson apologized to the franchise's fans for his disappointing display. Watson, who joined

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Harbhajan Singh Hints at Coaching Team India in Future

Harbhajan Singh, the legendary Indian spinner, has expressed his interest in potentially taking on the role of head coach for Team India in the future. In an interview with ANI, Harbhajan emphasized that coaching the Men in Blue is primarily about managing the team effectively rather than teaching players technical

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Abhishek Sharma: Key Positive for SRH in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the high-stakes Qualifier 1 of IPL 2024 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Former India cricketer and cricket analyst Aakash Chopra has identified Abhishek Sharma as a key positive in SRH's batting lineup. SRH, led

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Rajasthan Royals Face Stern Test Against In-Form Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL Eliminator

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals face a daunting challenge as they prepare to face the in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator on May 22 in Ahmedabad. The Royals, once considered favorites, have suffered a string of four defeats and a washout in their last game, leaving

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Gambhir Jokes About KKR's Fair Play Ranking

Former Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir has expressed his amusement over his team's low ranking in the Fair Play award standings. During an appearance on spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube channel, Gambhir humorously attributed KKR's poor position to his presence

Tennis

Coco Gauff Unveils "Grey Days" Signature Shoe for Roland Garros

Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, has unveiled her latest signature shoe with New Balance, the Coco CG1 "Grey Days." This special-edition sneaker is a nod to the brand's heritage and the moody neutrals that have become synonymous with the Boston-based sportswear giant. The "Grey

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Gautam Gambhir Laments India's Missed Opportunity with Ashwin's Batting

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's premier off-spinner, has been a force to reckon with in the longest format of the game. However, former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that the nation has missed out on witnessing Ashwin's true potential with the bat in white-ball cricket. In the domestic

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Ambati Rayudu: MS Dhoni's IPL Career Not Over, Impact Player Rule Crucial

Former Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu believes that MS Dhoni's IPL career is not over yet and urges the BCCI to retain the impact player rule to facilitate Dhoni's continued participation in the tournament. Chennai Super Kings' hopes of reaching the playoffs were dashed after a

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Mumbai Indians' Captaincy Decision Backfires, Says Harbhajan Singh

The Mumbai Indians' (MI) decision to reinstate Hardik Pandya as captain proved to be a costly mistake, according to former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh. The team failed to perform as a cohesive unit, leading to a disappointing season. After a successful two-year stint with Gujarat Titans (GT), where Pandya

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MS Dhoni on IPL Challenges at 42: Fitness, Family, and the Love of Pets

MS Dhoni Reflects on Challenges of Competing in IPL at 42, Balancing Life After International Cricket Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has opened up about the physical and mental challenges of competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the age of 42. Despite stepping down as Chennai Super