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James Coles named in England’s 17-member squad for T20I series against India

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James Coles named in England’s 17-member squad for T20I series against India

Uncapped all-rounder James Coles was on Monday (June 22, 2026) named in England’s 17-member T20I squad to take on the three-time world champions India in a five match series starting next month. Skipper Harry Brook will face a quick turnaround if the third and final Test against New Zealand lasts its duration with the contest…

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Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal

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Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal

Joe Root. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On a distant March day in Ahmedabad, the cricketing world gazed in awe. It was 1987 and Sunil Gavaskar late-cut Pakistani spinner Ijaz Fakih at the Motera, a venue that has now become the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium. With that shot, Gavaskar became the first batter to reach…

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Andhra Premier League: Abhinav and Ashwin shine in Vijayawada Sunshiners’s big win

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Andhra Premier League: Abhinav and Ashwin shine in Vijayawada Sunshiners’s big win

M. Abhinav | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ashwin Hebbar. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Kadapa leg of Andhra Premier League wrapped up in sensational fashion, as blistering centuries by openers M. Abhinav and K. Ashwin Hebbar helped Vijayawada Sunshiners register a thumping 110-run win against Kakinada Kings at the Y.S. Raja Reddy Stadium on…

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Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal

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Root— a slow-burn champion often revealing how Tests are the real deal

Joe Root. | Photo Credit: Getty Images On a distant March day in Ahmedabad, the cricketing world gazed in awe. It was 1987 and Sunil Gavaskar late-cut Pakistani spinner Ijaz Fakih at the Motera, a venue that has now become the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium. With that shot, Gavaskar became the first batter to reach…

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Dhoni is cricket’s Federer, Kohli comparable to Alcaraz: Sanju Samson

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Dhoni is cricket’s Federer, Kohli comparable to Alcaraz: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson compared former captain M.S. Dhoni to tennis great Roger Federer and likened Virat Kohli’s explosive style to that of Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz while reflecting on the parallels between cricket and tennis ahead of Wimbledon. With the world’s finest tennis stars preparing…

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Test cricket has a future despite burgeoning franchise leagues: Aravinda de Silva

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Test cricket has a future despite burgeoning franchise leagues: Aravinda de Silva

Aravinda de Silva. | Photo Credit: Shayan Acharya Even as franchise leagues continue to expand their footprint across the cricketing world, Aravinda de Silva remains convinced that Test cricket still has a future, provided the game finds a better way to sell its biggest rivalries. The architect of Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup triumph…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Oyarzabal’s quiet menace fuels Spain’s World Cup bid

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Oyarzabal’s quiet menace fuels Spain’s World Cup bid

Impactful: Oyarzabal’s value to the national team, filled with stars, extends well beyond the goals he scores. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Football, like life, has a habit of changing fortunes quickly. Less than a week ago, Mikel Oyarzabal found himself attached to an unwanted statistic after Spain’s goalless draw against Cape Verde. For nearly…

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In Focus Podcast | Iran, visas and politics: How is FIFA handling U.S. excesses at the World Cup?

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In Focus Podcast | Iran, visas and politics: How is FIFA handling U.S. excesses at the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered dramatic matches, surprise results and compelling storylines. But beyond the football, the tournament has also become a flashpoint for debates about geopolitics, immigration and access. Iran’s participation has been overshadowed by the fallout of a wider regional conflict, while visa denials and travel restrictions have raised questions about…

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Chiranth becomes first Indian to win a race in Motegi

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Chiranth becomes first Indian to win a race in Motegi

Chiranth Vishwanath from Bengaluru became the first Indian to win a race at the iconic Mobility Resort Motegi racetrack in Japan recently. He finished the third round of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship with a victory and fourth-place finish in the TVS Asia Championship category. Having qualified fourth after a series of fastest laps…

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