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No concerns with the way Rohit Sharma is batting: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel

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No concerns with the way Rohit Sharma is batting: India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Amidst concerns about Rohit Sharma’s below-par form, India bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the premier batter to break out of the rut soon. “It’s hard work [against] the new ball up front and we’ve seen that in the entire series,” said Morkel on…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain, Argentina lock horns in a fascinating finale

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain, Argentina lock horns in a fascinating finale

Spain consisting of stars such as Rodri, Baena, Yamal and Simon meets Argentina having Emiliano, Messi, Alvarez and Fernandez in its ranks | Photo Credit: Getty Images There is more than one way to become a World champion. Spain has spent the past month trying to ensure football unfolds exactly as it imagines, while Argentina…

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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal: From a 2007 baby photo to the World Cup final, football’s perfect full-circle story

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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal: From a 2007 baby photo to the World Cup final, football’s perfect full-circle story

Who will bathe in glory? The 20-year-old Messi and the five-month-old Yamal at a photoshoot in Barcelona in 2007. The two will now vie for football’s greatest honour. | Photo Credit: AP Some old photographs gather dust, some others gather meaning. When Lionel Messi held a five-month-old Lamine Yamal during a charity calendar shoot around…

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Chennai Grand Masters | Arjun downs Niemann; Nihal holds Firouzja

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Chennai Grand Masters | Arjun downs Niemann; Nihal holds Firouzja

Dominant show: Arjun forced Niemann to resign. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi outwitted American Hans Niemann in the third round of the Chennai Grand Masters at The Westin Velachery on Saturday for his first win. The top-ranked Indian took his tally to two points with the victory while Frenchman Alireza Firouzja continued to top the…

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ENG vs. IND third ODI | Rohit’s future and the series on the line

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ENG vs. IND third ODI | Rohit’s future and the series on the line

FILE PHOTO: India’s Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket in the first ODI vs England at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain – July 14, 2026. Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File Photo | Photo Credit: ED SYKES At a time when every bilateral white-ball fixture acquires meaning only in the context…

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Venue concerns have been addressed for World Championships: BAI

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Venue concerns have been addressed for World Championships: BAI

 The official mascot, Peacko, and the anthem for the global event were unveiled in New Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma In January, the India Open badminton tournament at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here was in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. From poor air quality to lack of cleanliness at the venue, multiple…

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