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A pool devoid of big teams is set to be highly competitive, while Germany and The Netherlands are overwhelming favourites to top their groups. Group D (USA, Turkiye, Australia, Paraguay) The USA team is chasing the American dream. Competing on home soil in the global competition for the first time since 1994, the national side,…
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He’s been around for so long that one forgets that he is just 20. Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa’s rise has been steadily spectacular. Having been drawn to chess quite early, his growth was impressive. Winning became a habit for him and the International Master title at the age of 10 turned the spotlight on him…
Khammam Aces’ think-tank at the auction table. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tilak Varma emerged as the top buy at the inaugural TG20 auction held here at the Ramoji Film City on Sunday, with Medak Falcons splashing ₹33 lakh — more than half of its ₹60 lakh purse — to buy him. Falcons beat Palamuru…
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Saleem stood out in an otherwise disappointing show from Afghanistan. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy In Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus’ view, consistency of length was the driving factor behind Mohammad Saleem’s six-wicket haul in the first innings of the one-off Test against India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium here. Having not returned a…
With the FIFA World Cup — hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — starting on June 11, The Hindu begins its Countdown, analysing the 48 teams in the fray. Group A (Mexico, South Korea, Czechia and South Africa) The majestic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where more than 114,000 people watched Diego Maradona’s…
Ankur Singh of Aakash Tigers MWS bowls a delivery during match 13 of the Men’s T20 Mumbai 2026 against ARCS Andheri at the Wankhade Stadium, Mumbai on 7 June 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Billed as a family affair, with Sarfaraz Khan leading Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs against younger brother Musheer Khan’s ARCS…
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India’s Washington Sundar in action during the second day of the India- Afghanistan Test at the New Chandigarh Stadium on June 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Washington Sundar is no stranger to promising debuts. In his first Test, against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane in 2021, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder contributed a…
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Azalea, Angelisa, Duke Of Tuscany, Margaretta and Prokofiev shone when the horses were exercised here on Sunday morning (June 7) Inner sand: 600m: Starsinhereyes (Sai Kiran) 40. Moved freely. 1000m: Elfin Knight (Sai Kiran) 1-5.5, 600/37. A fine display. Outer sand: 600m: Dictator (Laxman S) 44. Moved well. Knotty Charmer (rb) 46. Easy. Shining Dawn…
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P. Shroff trained Zuccaro (G. Vivek up) won the H.H. Krishnaraja Wadiyar Cup (1,600m), the feature event of the races held here on Sunday (June 7). The winner is owned by Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd rep. by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy, Ms. Anosha Meyers, Mr. Vispi R. Patel, Mr. A.S. Narielwala,…
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Shreyas Iyer during a promotional event in Mumbai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: PTI Barely 24 hours after being handed the responsibility of leading India’s T20I side into a fresh World Cup cycle, Shreyas Iyer made one thing clear: captaincy will not alter who he is. Shreyas, speaking at an event here on Sunday, insisted…
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