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England vs. Wales Preview: Tuchel's World Cup Choices, Kane's Scoring Streak, and a Full-Back Showdown

England host Wales on Thursday with the exact make up of Thomas Tuchel's England squad still the subject of debate.

India Unlikely to Tweak Squad for Delhi Test; Nitish Reddy Set for Extended Run: Coach

India are set to field the same playing XI for the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team management aims to develop Nitish Kumar Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder by providing him more game time, revealed assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate.

Bengal Announces Ranji Trophy Squad: Shami and Akash Deep Return, Easwaran Captains

Wicket-keeper batsman Abishek Porel has been named the vice-captain

Dilip Vengsarkar to be Immortalized with Life-Size Statue at Wankhede Stadium

The decision to install the statue at the Wankhede was taken at the MCA's Apex Council meeting

Mooney's Century Powers Australia to Dominant World Cup Win Over Pakistan After Early Collapse

Beth Mooney's spectacular 109, aided by Alana King's 51, rescued Australia from 76/7 to 221/9 against Pakistan. The bowlers then delivered a dominant performance, with Kim Garth taking three wickets, to bowl out Pakistan for 114, securing a commanding 107-run victory. This win keeps Australia unbeaten, while Pakistan faced a third consecutive loss.

India's Jemimah Rodrigues: Women's World Cup Team Still Has Untapped Potential, A Warning to Rivals

India's Women's World Cup campaign remains undefeated despite batting not reaching its full potential. Jemimah Rodrigues believes this is 'scary' for opponents, highlighting the team's depth and new match-winners emerging. She expressed confidence in the openers and her own role in contributing to team success, anticipating a batter-friendly pitch for the upcoming South Africa clash.

Team India Celebrates Test Victory with Gautam Gambhir's Dinner Party: Players Dazzle in White Ahead of Delhi Match

Team India enjoyed a special dinner hosted by coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi. Fresh off a dominant innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, where Jadeja starred and the pace attack impressed, the squad is geared up for the series decider come Friday.

Women's Champions League live updates: Chelsea-Twente, Man United-Valerenga

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Sainz: F1 race broadcasts too focused on girlfriends, celebs

Carlos Sainz has criticised the way Formula 1 broadcasts live races, saying there is an over-emphasis on the reactions of driver girlfriends and celebrities during key moments.

UEFA president Ceferin: Matches abroad could 'break' football

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said taking matches away from their community roots risks "breaking" football.

'Palmeiras facilities better than Man United' - Andreas Pereira

Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira said Palmeiras' training complex is "the best he has worked in," claiming it's "better than Manchester United when I was there."

LaLiga: Barcelona-Villarreal historic league game set for Miami

LaLiga has confirmed its plan for Barcelona's league fixture against Villarreal to be played on Dec. 20 in Miami after UEFA cleared the way for the match to be moved to the U.S.

Ten Doeschate Backs Nitish Reddy as All-Rounder, Dismisses Sai Sudharsan Concerns Amidst India's West Indies Test Series

India's assistant coach has stated that the hosts are unlikely to tinker with their playing XI for the second Test against West Indies

Mohammed Shami Returns to Bengal's Ranji Trophy Squad After India Omission

After his Team India snub for the upcoming ODIs, Mohammed Shami is set to make his domestic return for Bengal in the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, bolstering their pace attack alongside Akash Deep. Led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, the strong squad also features experienced batters and emerging talents, aiming for a strong start and a domestic title push.

Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Billionaire Ranks: How CR7 Built a $1.4 Billion Empire

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. His wealth stems from record-breaking salaries, landmark endorsements, and a global CR7 business empire. More than a sporting feat, it reflects the rise of athletes as brands—and Ronaldo’s transformation into a self-made corporate powerhouse beyond the pitch.

ILT20: Desert Vipers rope in Afghanistan wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad

Afghanistan wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad has been signed by the Desert Vipers for the upcoming ILT20 season, replacing Wanindu Hasaranga. Ahmad, who impressed in the IPL and CPL, brings significant franchise cricket experience and a strong T20I record to the Dubai-based team.

Joe Root snaps back at Australian critics: This Ashes is not about me

Joe Root, England's senior batter, has responded to the ongoing scrutiny about his absence of a Test hundred on Australian soil, saying that the upcoming Ashes is about the squad's performance, not his personal milestones.

Beth Mooney's rescue act powers Australia to dominant win against Pakistan

Women's World Cup, AUS vs PAK: Australia hammered Pakistan by 107 runs on Wednesday, October 8 to reclaim the top spot in the table. Beth Mooney starred for them with a hundred while Kim Garth picked up three wickets.

Nakamura Defends King-Tossing Antics, Suggests Bollywood Dance for Gukesh Victory

Hikaru Nakamura defended tossing D Gukesh's king into the crowd at an exhibition event, stating it was part of the organizers' entertainment format. He clarified it was not an insult, emphasizing the difference between a serious tournament and a purely entertainment-focused match. Nakamura also playfully suggested Gukesh could dance on the chessboard if he wins the reverse match in India.

Rohit Sharma Retirement Speculation: Former Cricketer Slams 'Humiliating' Treatment After Captaincy Change for Australia Tour

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary urged Rohit Sharma to retire from international cricket, citing the recent ODI captaincy change to Shubman Gill as humiliating. Tiwary believes Rohit should step down with dignity before being pushed out, despite his impressive ODI record and captaincy achievements.