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India U-19 lose to Sri Lanka by one wicket in third ODI
The India U-19 team succumbed to a one-wicket loss against Sri Lanka U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI here, losing the series 1-2 as a result.
After being sent in to bat, VK Vineeth (131) powered India to 290-8 in 50 overs. However, SL’s Chamika Heenatigala (84 not out) steered his side home in a nervy chase.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: “Happy, but I could do a little better”, says Dembele after France seals WC SFs spot
Boston [US], July 10 (ANI): Ousmane Dembele expressed his delight after scoring and helping France reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, saying he is gaining confidence and momentum as the tournament progresses.
He praised the team’s collective effort, while admitting there is still room for improvement as France remains focused on going all the way.
Kylian Mbappe and Dembele stole the headlines as France defeated Morocco at Boston Stadium to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
“Good, I feel very good. This is a position I know with France, with Paris Saint-Germain, I am trying. As I said, I’m picking up momentum during the competition, and I’m happy with my performance, even though I could do a little better, but it’s the team above all. We’re focused on the goal, and we’re going to try to go all the way," Dembele said in a video posted by Dazn on X.
Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his eighth goal of the finals, before setting up Dembele for his fifth as the two-time champions booked a last-four meeting with either Belgium or Spain.
After controlling possession for long spells, France were handed a golden chance to break the deadlock when Noussair Mazraoui brought down Mbappe inside the penalty area. The France captain stepped up from the spot, but Yassine Bounou produced a brilliant save to keep the score level heading into the break.
The breakthrough finally arrived on the hour mark as Mbappe curled a stunning effort into the far corner from the edge of the box. The France skipper then turned creator, threading a clever pass into the path of Ousmane Dembele, who calmly finished into the bottom corner to double the lead.
Didier Deschamps’ side comfortably managed the closing stages to secure a third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance, following their 2018 triumph and their runners-up finish to Argentina in the 2022 edition. (ANI)
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6, 6, 6, 6, 6… Indian captain Shreyas Iyer breaks Suryakumar Yadav’s MASSIVE record in 4th T20 vs England
India vs England 2026 4th T20: Team India’s T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer is going through a horror patch as captain of the side since taking over from Suryakumar Yadav last month but that hasn’t stopped the runs coming from his blade. The Indian skipper top-scored with 80 not out off 49 balls with 5 sixes and 4 four as the visitors were restricted to 158 for 7 in 4th T20I match at County Ground in Bristol on Thursday.
England chased down the target with ease, winning the game by nine wickets with more than six overs to spare to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. But Iyer managed to beat the record of former skipper Suryakumar Yadav for most runs in a T20I series in England.
The Punjab Kings skipper during his second half-century of the series, has scored 190 runs in 4 games in the series in England this year. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav’s tally of 170 runs in 3 matches in a bilateral series in 2022.
Former India batter Yuvraj Singh is in 3rd place with 153 runs in 5 matches in the 2009 T20 World Cup in England while current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir had managed to score 148 runs in 5 matches in the same tournament.
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In addition to this, Iyer’s luck with the toss also continued in the 4th T20I in Bristol on Thursday. He became the first-ever captain in the world to win six tosses in a row in his first 6 games in charge as a captain. The run of Iyer winning the toss began in Belfast last month in the first game of two-match T20I series vs Ireland.
However, Iyer is yet to win a single match in the six matches in charge as Indian skipper. He has lost 5 matches and one game at Chester-le-Street in Durham was washed out due to rain.
Indians have now lost back-to-back T20I series for the first time since 2019. Back then India had lost to New Zealand 2-1 followed by a 2-0 defeat at home against Australia.
“Again it was a disappointing one. 158 wasn’t the perfect total on the board. Eventually we saw how quickly they chased it down. When we came onto bowl I just asked the bowlers to repeat the lengths as much as possible. Top of middle and leg was difficult to score off. We fell short on our execution,” Iyer said at the post-match presentation in Bristol on Thursday.
The Indian skipper was pleased with his performance but said it doesn’t matter as it didn’t come in a winning cause. “Definitely happy with my performance, but see, if it’s not on the winning cause, it just goes to the side. So disappointed on that aspect because whenever I play, I want to perform and see to it that my team wins. But unfortunately, today wasn’t that day. Definitely look forward in the next game,” he said.
Renegades and Scorchers to play KFC BBL|16 opener in Chennai
The Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers are set to make history by opening the KFC BBL|16 season in Chennai, marking the first time a Big Bash League match will be played outside Australia. The iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium will host the season opener, bringing the excitement, colour and world-class cricket of the BBL to one of the world’s most passionate cricket audiences.
The historic fixture is expected to further strengthen sporting ties between Australia and India. The event is supported by the Australian Government and the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) through a Maitri grant, an initiative designed to deepen Australia-India engagement through education, research and policy collaboration.
Speaking on the occasion, Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia Executive General Manager – Big Bash Leagues, said, “Today is a huge moment for the Big Bash Leagues and for Australian cricket. Chennai is home to some of the most passionate cricket fans on the planet, and we can’t wait to bring the BBL to the MA Chidambaram Stadium. We’re hugely excited by the opportunity and we expect the match will be the most-watched game in Australian domestic league history for any sport.”
He added, “We appreciate the strong interest shown by all of our clubs in this project. In particular, we want to thank the Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers and their players for getting on board and embracing the opportunity to take a competitive Big Bash match overseas. We’re grateful for the support of the Australian Government and the Centre for Australia-India Relations in helping bring this historic match to life. That the match will form the centrepiece of the G’Day Namaste program demonstrates the power of cricket to bring our two nations together across industry, government and people-to-people links.
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) President T. J. Srinivasaraj said, “The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) is privileged to partner with Cricket Australia (CA) in this landmark occasion of staging the first-ever Big Bash League match in India. This historic event reflects the spirit of collaboration between our organizations and underscores our shared commitment to delivering cricket at the highest international standards. We are confident that this initiative will provide an exceptional experience for players, officials, fans, broadcasters, and commercial partners. Further, this will strengthen the bonds of relationship and sporting excellence between India and Australia and showcasing Chennai as a proud host city for global cricket.”
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