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'They made me understand my game': Sundar credits Gambhir, Nehra for batting prowess

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:40 AM

Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) India all-rounder Washington Sundar credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra for helping him develop greater clarity as a batter after playing a pivotal unbeaten half-century in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying their guidance has played a major role in his evolution across formats.

‘India need not make many changes if Gurnoor and Gill are fit,’ suggests Irfan

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India should resist making unnecessary changes for the second ODI against England after their convincing series-opening victory at Edgbaston, saying the team's priority should be maintaining momentum while monitoring the fitness of Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar.

Tuchel puts history aside for Argentina test

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:08 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel says his side is embracing the pressure, not the history, as it chases a first World Cup final in 60 years against Argentina.

Gill is a very composed player, and his captaincy reflects that: Saba Karim

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Shubman Gill's calm leadership and match-defining contribution in India's six-wicket win over England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston, saying the young captain is beginning to stamp his authority on the side and is well placed to evolve further as a leader.

1st ODI: 'I had to stay focused rather than thinking,' says Axar on match-winning knock

IANS | July 15, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's match-winner Axar Patel said patience, self-belief and trusting the conditions were the key factors behind his all-round display in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston, where his four-wicket haul and unbeaten half-century helped India register a six-wicket victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Our experience will give us an advantage over England, says Argentina boss Scaloni

IANS | July 15, 2026 10:06 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his side will lean on its experience in major tournaments as it prepares to face England on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.

When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it: Mbappe

IANS | July 15, 2026 9:31 AM

Arlington, July 15 (IANS) "When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it." These are the words of French captain Kylian Mbappe, who admitted that Les Bleus failed to execute their game plan that allowed Spain to dictate the tempo in a 2-0 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ireland men beating India injected a lot of confidence into us: Orla Prendergast

Niharika Raina | July 15, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) There are moments in cricket that do not announce themselves with the roar of a crowd or the shatter of stumps. Instead, they arrive in quiet, seismic shifts of belief in a dressing room long before the first ball is even bowled. For Orla Prendergast and her Ireland team, that defining moment of belief came on June 26, just 24 hours ahead of their final Women’s T20 World Cup group fixture against the formidable West Indies.

Bellingham and I are 'close more than ever before': Tuchel

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:39 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England boss Thomas Tuchel said there is no issue between him and Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's response to the German's criticism of the performance against Norway. The coach added that he and Bellingham are "close than ever before."

Pressure is on Argentina, they are the world champions: England defender Guehi

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:15 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) As England prepares to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, the Three Lions' defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Lionel Scaloni's side.

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'They made me understand my game': Sundar credits Gambhir, Nehra for batting prowess

‘India need not make many changes if Gurnoor and Gill are fit,’ suggests Irfan

Tuchel puts history aside for Argentina test

Gill is a very composed player, and his captaincy reflects that: Saba Karim

1st ODI: 'I had to stay focused rather than thinking,' says Axar on match-winning knock

Our experience will give us an advantage over England, says Argentina boss Scaloni

When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it: Mbappe

Ireland men beating India injected a lot of confidence into us: Orla Prendergast

Bellingham and I are 'close more than ever before': Tuchel

Pressure is on Argentina, they are the world champions: England defender Guehi

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