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In normal course, a contest against Ireland would fly under the radar, but this clearly isnt normal course. The winds of change in the set-up has added interest in the upcoming tours with Sooryavanshi hogging the limelight

With the series level at 1-1, Latham won what is proving a crucial toss and reached three figures off 149 balls with his 10th four of the day

Electing to bat, India A piled up big score at stumps, with Sudharsan laying the foundation with a classy 132 before skipper Jurel (68 not out) and Rasheed (53 not out) carried the momentum

The target was very gettable and Shafali provided a flying start to ensure that India got home in 16.5 overs; there was bit of lull in the middle overs before Jemimah Rodrigues took India close to the finishing line

Also booking their slots for the continental showpiece are Animesh (mens 200m), Harita and Unnathi (womens 200m), and Gowthami (womens 800m)

CRICKET | The experienced batters turned the tables after their side was reduced to 42 for three by the fifth over chasing a target of 191

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi cant. Heres why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merln the duck was at Mexico Citys stadium before the national teams match against the Czech Republic

The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2026 World Cup is being keenly watched by fans in India even if the matches are happening an ocean away.

It's the most beautiful thing that they recognise your effort, Guillermo Ochoa said of the fans after Mexico's 3-0 win.

A priest, a life sized statue, a 39-pound cake and a tea sellers lifelong devotion. Inside Lionel Messis annual birthday celebrations in West Bengals Ichhapur

Sachin Tendulkar could. Vaibhav Suryavanshi cant. Heres why the ECB rules changed the safeguarding regulations

Brazil finishes top of Group C after beating Scotland 3-0; will play runners-up of Group F in Round of 32

The reported incident comes days after U.S. authorities eased travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup delegation following complaints from Tehran and the team that strict entry rules were disrupting preparations

Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they are unbeaten in nine World Cup matches

South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010

Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years

Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches

Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea

A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65

Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field

Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on their only previous appearance

Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage

In the Group-J encounter against Austria at the Dallas Stadium, the little wizard scored his 17thand 18thto become the singular holder of the record for the most goals in the World Cup

The European side go into the game as favourites and victory would most likely set up a last-32 clash against co-hosts the United States

Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.

NATIONAL INTER-STATE MEET | The hammer thrower bests a nine-year-old National record; the pole vaulter betters the mark while the hurdler makes a stunning comeback from injury

Harmanpreet Kaurs women will take the field against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday, knowing that they have to deliver

With regard to the title match between the reigning champion Gukesh and challenger Sindarov, Anand said it has given the India-Uzbekistan rivalry a sharper focus beyond the Olympiad

My mum was the one who encouraged me. She would send videos of me playing to my dad, and he felt there was some potential there. Thats really how everything started

Indian womens hockey coach insists there is a lot to do still; field goals remain a priority