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Marcus North to replace Luke Wright as England’s national selector: Report

IANS | May 7, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former Australia batter Marcus North is reportedly set to take over as England’s new national selector, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) expected to formalise the appointment in the coming days. The Durham director of cricket has emerged as the frontrunner for the role after the completion of the interview process, edging out former England pacers Steven Finn and Darren Gough.

Football: Liverpool scraps controversial ticket pricing plans after fans protest

IANS | May 7, 2026 4:57 PM

Liverpool, May 7 (IANS) English football club Liverpool has bowed down to the fans and made a U-turn on their controversial plan to increase the ticket prices for the next three seasons following widespread protest from the supporters, who were seen carrying banners and placards and chanting against the club in their recent matches at the Anfield Stadium.

FAI planning to launch franchise-based fencing league; invites 'Expressions of Interest'

IANS | May 7, 2026 4:40 PM

Jammu, May 7 (IANS) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) is planning to launch the country’s first-ever auction-based Indian Fencing League to promote the overall development of the sport and provide elite athletes with a competitive platform.

Aston Villa's Lucy Staniforth to retire at the end of season

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:38 PM

Birmingham, May 7 (IANS) English football club Aston Villa Women midfielder Lucy Staniforth has announced her retirement from professional football on Thursday. The 33-year-old will bring an end to a remarkable 16-year-long professional career at the end of the season.

IPL 2026: Shreyas’s early dismissal was the turning point of the match, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad was effectively derailed by the early dismissal of captain Shreyas Iyer, according to former India opener Aakash Chopra, who termed the wicket the turning point of the contest which the visitors lost by 33 runs.

India to host inaugural World Yogasana C'ship from June 4-8 in Ahmedabad

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:08 PM

Ahmedabad, May 7 (IANS) India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4 to 8 here at TransStadia with participation from over 40 countries.

Deep Dasgupta praises Nitish Reddy, calls him 'the only proper all-rounder' of this season

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling him the only proper allrounder in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season after his side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs.

Archery WC Stage 2: Recurve women's team stuns Korea to enter final; compound archers falter in team events

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:29 PM

Shanghai, May 7 (IANS) Indian women's recurve team staged an upset with a stunning semifinal win over 10-time Olympic champions South Korea and assured a medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Thursday.

IPL 2026: 'I gave up on the idea of scoring at a 300 strike-rate every time I bat,’ says Klaasen

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said he has given up chasing an unrealistic strike rate and taking extra risks in IPL 2026, where his focus is instead now on playing as per situations and stitching partnerships to keep the side in a strong position.

Australian players to prioritise IPL 2026 over Pakistan ODIs: Report

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:17 PM

Sydney, May 7 (IANS) Australia have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming three-match ODI tour of Pakistan later this month as their top players, including captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, will reportedly be missing the series as the dates clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 finale, scheduled on May 31.

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Marcus North to replace Luke Wright as England’s national selector: Report

Football: Liverpool scraps controversial ticket pricing plans after fans protest

FAI planning to launch franchise-based fencing league; invites 'Expressions of Interest'

Aston Villa's Lucy Staniforth to retire at the end of season

IPL 2026: Shreyas’s early dismissal was the turning point of the match, says Aakash Chopra

India to host inaugural World Yogasana C'ship from June 4-8 in Ahmedabad

Deep Dasgupta praises Nitish Reddy, calls him 'the only proper all-rounder' of this season

Archery WC Stage 2: Recurve women's team stuns Korea to enter final; compound archers falter in team events

IPL 2026: 'I gave up on the idea of scoring at a 300 strike-rate every time I bat,’ says Klaasen

Australian players to prioritise IPL 2026 over Pakistan ODIs: Report

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