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India-Pakistan T20 series in the offing: Report
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If this series takes place, it would be the first bilateral exchange between the two countries in over eight years. The last bilateral series was played in 2012-13, when the Pakistani team visited India for a short ODI and T20 series. However, the Indian and Pakistani boards have said they have no knowledge of any development on the resumption of the bilateral cricket.
Shooting WC: India sweep women's 25m pistol medals, Tomar wins gold
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India's medal tally in the World Cup has touched 19 including nine gold, five silver and as many bronze medals. USA remain second in the standings with a total of six medals -- three gold, two silver and one bronze.
1st ODI: India beat England by 66 runs
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India made 317/5 in their allotted 50 overs while England were bowled out for 251 in 42.1 overs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Shikhar Dhawan made 98 at the top of the order to lay the platform for India while KL Rahul added unbeaten 112 for the sixth wicket with Krunal to get India past 300.
1st ODI: Krishna, Krunal make debut, Kuldeep returns
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This will be the first time that Krishna will be playing for India in any format while Krunal has played 18 T20Is. It is a comeback to international cricket for Krunal since November 2019. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant misses out with India captain Virat Kohli saying that KL Rahul will be behind the stumps and will play at No.5.
India will win ODI series vs England 3-0, says Michael Vaughan
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"Early One-day series prediction .... India will win 3-0 !!! No Root or Archer ... #INDvENG," tweeted Vaughan. Archer and Root have not been included in the England squad for the three-match series that starts on Tuesday. Archer was part of the squads that played the preceding Test and T20I series but travelled back to England for treatment of a right elbow injury.
India look to focus on finer details in ODIs| Preview
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In a year with the World Test Championship and the T20 World Cup, the ODIs stick out as unnecessary especially with the 50-over World Cup a couple of years away. India will, however, look to focus on the finer details and hold the momentum that they had achieved by winning the last two T20 Internationals, which saw them clinch the series.
Virat Kohli calls for removal of umpire's call
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Kohli also took a dig at foreign teams like England for not upholding the spirit of the game when it comes to claiming catches even though the same is expected of India when they travel overseas.
Juve's title hopes slim after 1-0 loss to Benevento
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It was the second time that Juve dropped points against Filippo Inzaghi's side this season after they played out a 1-1 draw earlier in the season, Xinhua news agency reported. With Paulo Dybala, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Sandro injured, Federico Bernardeschi started at left-back, while Cristiano Ronaldo partnered Alvaro Morata upfront during the game on Sunday.
Lee Zii scores big upset, wins All England badminton men's title
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Lee was in his first major final, but he showed no sign of being overawed. Instead, he played at a scintillating pace, his attack unwavering in intensity, and his defence standing up to the task of parrying the incoming missiles. With Axelsen too throwing everything into the contest, what unfolded was an absorbing duel.
Japan's Nozomi regains All England women's badminton title
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"I'm very happy to be the All England champion again. I wanted to play the same in this final as in my other matches, but I wanted to play my shots to the back higher, which worked very well. It's her (Pornpawee) first time in the final of the All England, I think she felt a little bit of pressure," said Nozomi.
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