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Afghanistan cricket team coach Richard Pybus addressing the media on the eve of the India- Afghansitan Test Match at the New Chandigarh Stadium on June 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy By the conclusion of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, the presence of Richard Pybus in…
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Mexico players have fun during a training session. | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Cup has a habit of redefining football’s hierarchy. New stars emerge, established powers fall and careers are forever defined by a handful of moments. As the tournament heads to North America for the first time since 1994, the game is at…
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While the stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2026 commencing on June 11, the mood in the host nations is not entirely euphoric. In Mexico’s capital, where the first match is to be held, teachers associated with the CNTE union have toppled statues of football players and disrupted traffic in their protests for better wages…
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy | Photo Credit: Reuters The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on the night of June 11 and will be played across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This year, 48 teams will take part, expanded from the 32 nations of previous editions. The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups…
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Miracle Star, Akitaania, Bellavita, Starzella and Star Of Night impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (June 10). Inner sand: 600m: Money Bags (rb) 39.5. Maintains form. Roadrunner (Guruprasad) 40.5. Strode out well. 1400m: Bellavita (Sachin) 1-33, 1,200/1-19, 1,000/1-6, 600/40. Moved attractively. Outer sand: 600m: Diesel (R. Pradeep) 45. Easy. Bright Thunder…
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Representational Image | Photo Credit: Matthew Lewis-ICC The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises to be an action-packed affair with India hoping to continue its winning streak from last year’s ODI World Cup. The World Cup will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026. A total of 12…
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Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India and Nigeria are in the race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games after submitting their proposals by the August 31 deadline. After Canada “decided to postpone its ambitions,” it has become a two-horse race for the centenary edition of the Games. Following an…
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Shakira and Burna Boy will perform “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 World Cup, live for the first time during the tournament’s opening ceremony on June 11, 2026. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be an extraordinary event, featuring multi-nation opening ceremonies and culminating on July 19…
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Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia after being denied entry into the U.S. File | Photo Credit: AP World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States was received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) as he arrived in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, where he…
Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, promises an exhilarating show on the international football stage. The inclusion of the United States as the seeded host creates a uniquely competitive field alongside Australia, Türkiye, and Paraguay. Let’s have a detailed look at the Group D squads. United States of…
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