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‘Needed Buttler kind of finish which England got’: Parthiv Patel on India's failed chase at Lord's

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the decisive difference in the third ODI at Lord's was England's explosive finish with the bat, saying India paced their record chase admirably for most of the innings before falling short in the closing stages as England sealed a 2-1 series victory.

Team is in transition, time to rethink and bounce back: Yuvraj on India's UK tour debacle

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes India's recent struggles on the tour of the United Kingdom should be viewed in the context of a team undergoing transition, urging patience while also calling for introspection after a disappointing run of results.

Trump and Infantino booed during FIFA World Cup final trophy ceremony

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:38 PM

New York, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faced jeers from spectators upon taking the field to present the World Cup trophy, following Spain's victory in the final, before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party.

Jaiswal needs more game time before WC if he is in the plans: Yuvraj

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to give Yashasvi Jaiswal a longer run in the ODI setup ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, warning that a lack of match practice could leave the young opener under immense pressure if called upon during the tournament.

'If there's no noise, there's no fun': Rohit unfazed by retirement talk

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma brushed aside speculation surrounding his future after England clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a 27-run victory in the deciding third ODI at Lord's, insisting that external noises have never distracted him from contributing to the team's success.

We’re missing a trick: Gill sounds alarm over squad fitness concerns

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:03 AM

London, July 20 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill has called for a major overhaul in the squad's fitness levels, expressing frustration over players failing to last even a three-match series. He stressed that the side cannot afford frequent injuries if they wish to remain serious contenders for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

There's no such discussion in the team: Gill dismisses Rohit's retirement talk

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:28 AM

London, July 20 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill has refuted suggestions that opener and former skipper Rohit Sharma plans to retire from international cricket after the third ODI against England at Lord's.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Novelty, controversy and farewell

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:34 AM

New York, July 20 (IANS) This was a World Cup that looked different from the outset. FIFA had already committed to an expanded 48-team format before it even chose a host, and when the joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the United States won that vote in 2018, the 2026 World Cup became the first to be staged in three countries.

Cubarsi collects FIFA Young Player Award, Simon bags Golden Glove

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:09 AM

New York, July 20 (IANS) Spain centre-back Pau Cubarsi has won the FIFA Young Player Award for his outstanding performances during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ugly scenes at FIFA WC final: Punches thrown, Paredes grabs Garcia by throat after final whistle

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:37 AM

New York, July 20 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final ended in ugly scenes as the summit clash descended into chaos immediately after the final whistle, with players exchanging punches and Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes grabbing Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat.

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‘Needed Buttler kind of finish which England got’: Parthiv Patel on India's failed chase at Lord's

Team is in transition, time to rethink and bounce back: Yuvraj on India's UK tour debacle

Trump and Infantino booed during FIFA World Cup final trophy ceremony

Jaiswal needs more game time before WC if he is in the plans: Yuvraj

'If there's no noise, there's no fun': Rohit unfazed by retirement talk

We’re missing a trick: Gill sounds alarm over squad fitness concerns

There's no such discussion in the team: Gill dismisses Rohit's retirement talk

FIFA World Cup 2026: Novelty, controversy and farewell

Cubarsi collects FIFA Young Player Award, Simon bags Golden Glove

Ugly scenes at FIFA WC final: Punches thrown, Paredes grabs Garcia by throat after final whistle

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