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  Deniz Undav's brace rescues Germany vs Ivory Coast, sends them to knockouts for 1st time since 2014

  June 21, 2026 3:44 IST

  Deniz Undav scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The result secured Germany’s place in the knockout stage, despite strong resistance and a lead from Franck Kessie.

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  Brazil star ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026 clash vs Scotland, doubtful for knockouts

  June 21, 2026 3:07 IST

  Brazil winger Raphinha has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash against Scotland after suffering a thigh injury. The Barcelona star will remain with the squad and undergo recovery, hoping to return for the knockout stages.

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  Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Deniz Undav's brace takes Germany to knockouts

  June 21, 2026 3:47 IST

  Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a key World Cup 2026 Group E clash after winning their opening matches. Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1, while Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0. A victory could put either side on the brink of reaching the knockout stage.

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  How did Ben Stokes perform in County cricket after being dropped from England Test squad?

  June 21, 2026 0:25 IST

  Ben Stokes missed a century by five runs after scoring 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire in the County Championship. Coming in under pressure at 30 for three, he led a 153-run stand with Will Rhodes before falling to Harry Conway in Chester-le-Street.

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  Neeraj Chopra awarded Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025, Parul Choudhary wins Female category

  June 20, 2026 23:41 IST

  Neeraj Chopra was awarded the Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 honour at the first Indian Athletics Awards on June 20. Parul Chaudhary won the female category, while Chopra’s recognition came after his return to action at the Doha Diamond League.

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  Aryna Sabalenka suffers another Bagel, loses to Jessica Pegula in semi-final of Berlin Open

  June 20, 2026 23:02 IST

  Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out of the Berlin Open semifinals by Jessica Pegula, losing 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-0. The world No. 1 struggled in the decider, raising concerns ahead of Wimbledon after a series of recent defeats and inconsistent form on grass.

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  Joe Root joins 14,000 Test runs club, also becomes first cricketer to register major milestone

  June 20, 2026 21:45 IST

  Joe Root became only the second batter in Test history to cross 14,000 runs during England’s chase against New Zealand at The Oval. The milestone also made him the first player to score 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand as England fought to stay alive in the contest.

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  Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton and Prasidh Krishna's five-for help India whitewash Afghanistan in Chennai

  June 20, 2026 20:46 IST

  India completed a 3-0 whitewash over Afghanistan in Chennai with a dominant nine-wicket win. Prasidh Krishna’s five-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 110 powered the victory, while Rohit Sharma’s 79 ensured a smooth chase of 219 runs.

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  Yashasvi Jaiswal shatters Shikhar Dhawan's India record after slamming century on ODI return

  June 20, 2026 20:09 IST

  Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed his second ODI century during the third match between India and Afghanistan at Chepauk. Jaiswal shattered a major record of Shikhar Dhawan with his second ton in the format, which also powered India to a series sweep.

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  Rohit Sharma breaks Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag's legendary records in 3rd ODI vs Afghanistan

  June 20, 2026 20:14 IST

  Rohit Sharma delivered a timely 79 against Afghanistan in the third ODI in Chennai, breaking two major Indian records. He moved past Rahul Dravid in the list of most 50-plus ODI scores by an Indian and overtook Virender Sehwag as India's highest run-scorer as an opener.

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  Why did India start their innings at 5/0 in third ODI against Afghanistan? Check what happened

  June 20, 2026 17:51 IST

  India bowled Afghanistan out for 218 after skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi slammed a stellar and fighting century at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India began their chase at 5/0 without even a ball was bowled at Chepauk. Here's why.

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  Hashmatullah Shahidi creates history against India, slams maiden ODI century at Chepauk

  June 20, 2026 17:58 IST

  Hashmatullah Shahidi etched his name into the history books during the third ODI between India and Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Shahidi scored his maiden ODI century at Chepauk as he created a big record.

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  First time in ODIs for India! Rohit Sharma, Prasidh Krishna create unique record in 3rd AFG ODI

  June 20, 2026 16:20 IST

  Prasidh Krishna extracted extra bounce and seam movement from the Chepauk surface as he plotted Afghanistan's early downfall in the third ODI in Chennai. Prasidh and Rohit Sharma created a unique record for India with the first three dismissals.

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  Blow for India as Hardik Pandya ruled out of ODI series against England; who will be key now?

  June 20, 2026 15:37 IST

  Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the Afghanistan ODI series due to a leg strain he picked up while preparing for the three-match assignment. In a fresh blow, Hardik has reportedly been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England now.

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  Virat Kohli injury update: Positive news on India talisman ahead of England ODI series

  June 20, 2026 19:07 IST

  Virat Kohli missed out on the ODI series against Afghanistan due to the hamstring injury he picked up during the IPL 2026 final. There is hope that the talisman will return for the England ODI series, with a recent update further promising his return.

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  Why are Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh not playing in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI?

  June 20, 2026 16:09 IST

  Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh both missed out as India made three changes for their third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India have brought in Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harsh Dubey for this game.

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  Why is KL Rahul not playing for India against Afghanistan in the third ODI against Afghanistan?

  June 20, 2026 13:29 IST

  With the Indian team taking on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides, let us have a look at why star batter KL Rahul is not featuring for India in the clash that is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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  IND vs AFG 3rd ODI LIVE Score: Jaiswal's century powers India to strong nine-wicket win

  June 20, 2026 19:54 IST

  IND vs AFG 3rd ODI LIVE Score: India have already wrapped up the ODI series with commanding wins in the first two clashes. The third ODI provides the players with a crucial opportunity to stake their claims as India prepare for the ODI World Cup.

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  Turkey crash out of FIFA World Cup 2026 as Paraguay cause major upset in Group D

  June 20, 2026 12:10 IST

  Turkey and Paraguay took on each other in a Group D clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. While Turkey hoped to improve and register their first win, they were left stunned as Paraguay managed a 1-0 defeat and eliminated them from the tournament altogether.

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  Why should Shubman Gill be rested for IND vs AFG 3rd ODI? Predicting India's Probable Playing XI

  June 20, 2026 14:08 IST

  Shubman Gill scored a stellar hundred in the second ODI between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow. He put up a huge 224-run stand for the third wicket with Ishan Kishan, who himself scored a superb 125. Yet Shubman Gill's exclusion from the third ODI might make sense. Here's why.

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  IND v AFG Pitch Report: How will the surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai play?

  June 20, 2026 11:11 IST

  With the Indian team all set to take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series, let us have a look at the pitch report for the clash that will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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  Algeria officially file complaint against Lionel Messi and Argentina after controversial decision

  June 20, 2026 10:09 IST

  The AFF (Algeria Football Federation) has come forward and filed an official complaint with FIFA after Lionel Messi was not shown a red card for his tackle against skipper Aissa Mandi in the side's recent FIFA World Cup clash.

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  Brazil register their first victory of FIFA World Cup 2026, dominate Haiti to register a 3-0 win

  June 20, 2026 8:15 IST

  After a draw against Morocco in their first game of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil has finally returned to winning ways and has managed to register 3-0 win over Haiti, reaching the top of their group, and are closing in on the knockouts.

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  IND vs AFG weather report: How will weather in Chennai fare for the third ODI of the series?

  June 20, 2026 8:01 IST

  With India all set to take on Afghanistan in the third ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides, let us have a look at the weather report for the game that is slated to be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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  Why is Neymar not featuring for Brazil against Haiti in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash?

  June 20, 2026 7:05 IST

  With Brazil continuing its FIFA World Cup 2026 against Haiti in Philadelphia, let us have a look at why star forward Neymar Jr. is not featuring for the five-time champions in their second game of the tournament.

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  BRA vs HAI FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlghts: Brazil defeat Haiti 3-0 to stay in playoffs race

  June 20, 2026 8:45 IST

  Brazil continues its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by taking on Haiti. The two sides meet at the Philadelphia Stadium for the clash, and after a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their last game, Brazil will be hoping for their first win.

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  Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Commonwealth Games after disastrous start in Doha Diamond League

  June 20, 2026 23:40 IST

  Neeraj Chopra secured qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games with a throw of 82.77m at the Doha Diamond League. The mark, achieved on his second attempt, exceeded the qualifying standard of 82.61m in his first event of the 2026 season.

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  KS Bharat exploring opportunities in Dubai, joined Team Stallions after retiring from India cricket

  June 19, 2026 23:00 IST

  Former India wicketkeeper KS Bharat has moved to Dubai after retiring from Indian cricket and joined Team Stallions in a tournament organised by the ECB. The 32-year-old is also exploring future opportunities in the UAE, including a possible route into the ILT20.