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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece steps down after exit

July 1, 2026 admin

Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece resigns after Ecuador’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 exit. | Photo Credit: AP Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. Also read | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Africa bests Asia in reaching the knockout stage The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after…

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Kerala Cricket Association lifts its 3-year ban on Sreesanth

July 1, 2026 admin

The Kerala Cricket Association’s ban on Sreesanth was imposed prior to the last Kerala Cricket League matches. File | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) lifted the three-year ban it had imposed on former international cricketer S. Sreesanth last year for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the…

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My record in Australia phenomenal but England feels like second home: Pujara after MCC honour

July 1, 2026 admin

Standout performances of Cheteshwar Pujara’s exemplary Test career came in Australia but the former India number three, who was recently honoured with the MCC life membership, says he only got the home away from home feeling in England. Having toured with the Indian team thrice and played for multiple teams in county cricket, Pujara has…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico end a 40-year knockout drought, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

July 1, 2026 admin

Mexico players celebrate after the World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a…

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Harry Brook says leading England in tests would be a privilege

July 1, 2026 admin

England’s Harry Brooks during the test match against New Zealand. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Harry Brook said it would be an honour to captain England’s test team if asked and believes he can ‌handle the demands of leading his country across all three formats. Brook, England’s ⁠current white-ball skipper, served as vice-captain under Ben…

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Mexico vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Match delayed by a storm in Mexico City

July 1, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Mexico: Raul Rangel, Jorge Sanchez, ‌Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora, Raul Jimenez, Julian ⁠Quinones, Roberto Alvarado. Ecuador: Hernan Galindez, Piero ⁠Hincapie, Joel Ordonez, Willian Pacho, Pedro Vite, Alan Franco, ‌Moises Caicedo, John Yeboah, Enner Valencia, Gonzalo Plata, Nilson Angulo. Source…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne show

June 30, 2026 admin

France’s Kylian Mbappe waves at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York. | Photo Credit: AP France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a ‌display of attacking verve and precision and…

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ENG vs IND 1st T20I preview: England bowlers will challenge struggling Indian batting unit

June 30, 2026 admin

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s eagerly-awaited debut and the thoroughly exposed batting frailties on challenging wickets dominate the discourse on India as they take on England in a five-match T20 International series starting on Wednesday (July 1, 2026). India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has said that Sooryavanshi will have to “go through the process and bide his…

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Serena Williams beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years

June 30, 2026 admin

Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Australia’s Maya Joint. | Photo Credit: Reuters Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday…

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FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: France vs Sweden in Round of 32 clash

June 30, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. France: Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien ‌Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe (captain). Sweden: Jacob Widell Zetterstrom; ⁠Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof (captain), Gabriel ⁠Gudmundsson; Daniel Svensson, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Elliot ‌Stroud; Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres,…

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