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Biggest challenge for Sooryavanshi is coping with failures: Upton

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Sooryavanshi has failed to covert starts in the ongoing tri-series. | Photo Credit: PTI Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise over the last few months has been nothing short of remarkable. The 15-year-old went from being one of India’s brightest young prospects to an IPL sensation, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer and earning a maiden call-up to the senior…

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Xanthe, Calix and Aprameya please

June 18, 2026 admin

Xanthe, Calix and Aprameya pleased when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (June 18). Outer sand: 600m: Bestidentification (rg) 44. In fine trim. 1000m: N R I Ace (Jagadeesh) 1-14, 600/45.5. Moved well. Tolkien (A. Prakash) 1-12.5, 600/43.5. Pleased. Mystic Dew (Bhawani S), Dasadyu (Vishal B) 1-16, 600/42. They moved impressively. 1400m: Ice…

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Indian Team – The Hindu

June 18, 2026 admin

G. Sathiyan and Sreeja Akula will spearhead the Indian table tennis team’s campaign in the men’s and women’s sections respectively of the Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 20 to 28. In a release on Thursday, the Table Tennis Federation of India said the team has been primarily selected based on…

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FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach defends playing Cristiano Ronaldo for full 90 minutes in draw with DR Congo

June 18, 2026 admin

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a frustrating World Cup opener, defending his decision to keep the captain ‌on for the full 90 minutes in…

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Qatar government sends 1,000 fans on fully paid World Cup trip to support their national team

June 18, 2026 admin

Qatar fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Image for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Qatar brought a cheering section to the World Cup by treating a large contingent of supporters to an all-expenses-paid trip to North America. Some…

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FIFA World Cup: Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea’s training camp, coach calls it ‘unfortunate’

June 18, 2026 admin

South Korea players train in Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national football team’s training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told The Associated Press on Wednesday (June 17, 2026)….

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KSCA urged to host major cricket matches in Kalaburagi

June 18, 2026 admin

Dr. Syed Mohammad Ali Al Hussaini, owner of Gulbarga Mystics cricket team, shared his vision for promoting sporting excellence and nurturing local talent, in Kalaburagi on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI The demand for an stadium of international standards in the Kalyana Karnataka region has gained momentum with stakeholders urging the Karnataka…

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Samuel Moutoussamy: Where does the DR Congo player get his surname from?

June 18, 2026 admin

Samuel Moutoussamy. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Samuel Moutoussamy, who played in the Group K match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for DR Congo against Portugal, has drawn attention due to his second name, which sounds Indian. The France-born defensive midfielder played a notable role in the match, which was significant for the country,…

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FIFA World Cup: Luis Diaz shines as Colombia outclasses Uzbekistan

June 18, 2026 admin

Colombia’s Luis Diaz in action with Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev during the World Cup Group K match in Mexico City on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with ‌a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia LIVE updates: Group K match gets underway

June 18, 2026 admin

Uzbek fans wave national flags ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Colombia is heavily favoured to win their Group K opening match against debutants Uzbekistan in Mexico on June 17, 2026….

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