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Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Here are top rivalries ahead of the Lord's clash

Ahead of the third Test match between India and England, here are the top rivalries you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

09 July,2025 11:42 AM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
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Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Sourav Ganguly calls for THIS cricketer's inclusion

The former India captain hailed the players' performances in the Birmingham Test, saying it was heartening to see youngsters step up and deliver a win. One of the key rivalries to watch in the third Test will be between India’s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah and England stalwart Joe Root

09 July,2025 12:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Sitanshu Kotak feels Lord's pitch will be more challenging

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak says pitch for third Test against England seems tougher for batters

09 July,2025 07:52 AM IST | R Kaushik
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Verma, Kaur’s form in focus as India eye series win vs Eng

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur have so far shouldered India’s batting, and they would welcome stronger support from these two experienced campaigners

09 July,2025 07:56 AM IST | PTI
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We’re ready for PSG: Real’s Rudiger on semi-final clash

The two European giants last faced each other in a last 16 Champions League clash in 2022 which Madrid won 3-2 on aggregate en-route to clinching their 14th UCL title

09 July,2025 08:00 AM IST | AFP
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BK Mohite Memorial: Lakra ’tricks for Arctic Boys

Bilson Lakra (7th, 19th, 23rd minute) scored a fine hat-trick for the table-toppers while Binay Nag (31st, 33rd min) netted a brace and Sushil Ekka (44th) and Sahil Gupta (41st) added a goal each

09 July,2025 08:08 AM IST | A Correspondent
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Wimbledon 2025: The Great Escapes!

World No. 1s Sinner and Sabalenka survive close shaves; Italian gets walkover into quarters after losing two sets, while Belarusian rallies from a set down to enter semis

09 July,2025 08:05 AM IST | AFP
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Kohli’s nephew, Sehwag’s son headline next-gen story at Delhi Premier League

The DPL 2025 auctions saw as many as 520 players go under the hammer, with other top buys including Nitish Rana, who was picked up by the West Delhi Lions for Rs 34 lakh, and Prince Yadav, who joined the New Delhi Tigers for Rs 33 lakh

07 July,2025 05:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Piastri: I’ll use this penalty frustration to win more races

McLaren rejected Piastri’s request over the radio for the team to cancel out the effect of the penalty by asking the drivers to swap places. It would have put the Australian driver back into the lead and potentially deprived Norris of an emotional first home win

08 July,2025 08:26 AM IST | AP | PTI
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Chess: Vantika held to draw by Shohradeva

The top three finishers at the World Women’s Chess Cup will qualify for the prestigious Candidates’ tournament

08 July,2025 08:24 AM IST | PTI
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Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

You gave me a unique path and a thousand stories to tell. You gave me a beautiful family and moments that I will carry forever in my heart

08 July,2025 06:55 AM IST | IANS
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Norris beats Piastri in McLaren 1-2 at home GP

Briton Norris (226 points) returned to a rapturous reception from his home fans as he moved to within eight points of Piastri (234 points) in the drivers’ standings

07 July,2025 08:16 AM IST | AFP
Rishabh Pant finds Jasprit Bumrah more daunting behind stumps than with the bat

Rishabh Pant finds Jasprit Bumrah more daunting behind stumps than with the bat

Jasprit Bumrah’s career record is already among the game’s elite, with 210 wickets in just 46 Tests at an average under 20. India’s team combination for Lord’s remains undecided, though skipper Shubman Gill has confirmed Bumrah will slot back in, likely at the expense of Prasidh Krishna

09 July,2025 10:58 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Stokes moves on from 155 vs Australia, hungry for runs against India at Lord's

Stokes moves on from 155 vs Australia, hungry for runs against India at Lord's

Reflecting on his heroic 155 against Australia at the same ground during the 2023 Ashes, Stokes was quick to brush aside any nostalgia. “That was two years ago, so pretty over that now,” Stokes remarked at the pre-match press conference

09 July,2025 10:50 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Kohli reveals quirky sign of retirement: 'Just coloured my beard two days ago'

Kohli reveals quirky sign of retirement: 'Just coloured my beard two days ago'

Virat Kohli came in the middle of the fundraiser and was clearly the showstopper, having also spoken about his bond with Shastri, who was the head coach when Kohli took the Test team to new heights

09 July,2025 07:05 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Virat Kohli hails Ravi Shastri’s role in taking India to No.1 in Tests

Virat Kohli hails Ravi Shastri’s role in taking India to No.1 in Tests

Speaking at Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Gala event in London, Kohli lauded Shastri’s impact on his personal journey and the team’s rise to the top of the Test rankings. "If I wasn't working with him, what happened for us in Test cricket would not have been possible," said the 36-year-old

09 July,2025 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jofra Archer primed for first Test since 2021 as England lock in Lord’s lineup

Jofra Archer primed for first Test since 2021 as England lock in Lord’s lineup

The five-match series is locked at 1-1 the moment and heading into the third Test, England are hoping to add some spark into their bowling attack with the long-awaited comeback of Archer, who had been laid low by multiple injuries in recent years

09 July,2025 04:58 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Andrew McDonald heaps praise on Starc ahead of pacer's 100th Test appearance

Andrew McDonald heaps praise on Starc ahead of pacer's 100th Test appearance

Mitchell Starc is set to become the second Australian pacer after Glenn McGrath and the 16th player overall from his nation to achieve the feat

09 July,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Finn Allen ruled out of tri-series against South Africa, Zimbabwe due to injury

Finn Allen ruled out of tri-series against South Africa, Zimbabwe due to injury

Finn Allen was the fifth leading run-scorer at the Major League Cricket event prior to his injury and smashed a superb 151 for the Unicorns in their opening match against Washington Freedom in Oakland

09 July,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Will England's struggling 'Three Lions' succeed at Lord's?

Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Will England's struggling 'Three Lions' succeed at Lord's?

Skipper Ben Stokes, who has been labelled as the current top all-rounder, has been struggling to deliver performances against a young Team India. With the bat, the left-hander has not been able to score many runs

09 July,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ramprakash hails Shubman Gill, says he can fill boots of 'Fab Four'

Ramprakash hails Shubman Gill, says he can fill boots of 'Fab Four'

Shubman Gill has registered the scores of 269 and 161 runs in two innings of the second Test match. Earlier in the first match, the right-hander scored 147 and eight runs, respectively

09 July,2025 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
    Carlo Ancelotti handed one-year prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud

    Carlo Ancelotti handed one-year prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud

    The Madrid court found Ancelotti guilty of defrauding the Spanish state of approximately 1 million euros (1 million dollars) in 2014 and 2015. Prosecutors had pursued a far steeper penalty, seeking up to four years and nine months in prison across two counts of tax fraud

    09 July,2025 10:12 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent

    Police say speeding likely led to Diogo Jota’s fatal car crash

    The tragic accident, which also claimed the life of Jota’s younger brother, André Silva, occurred on July 3. According to a statement by the Civil Guard, investigators are analysing the tyre marks left on the road, which suggest that Jota may have been driving at a speed beyond the legal limit

    08 July,2025 10:35 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent

    Wales team bus involved in accident en route to training at Euro 2025

    The accident took place near the team’s hotel in the vicinity of St Gallen. An ambulance promptly arrived at the scene to attend to the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision. No players or staff from the Welsh team sustained any injuries

    08 July,2025 10:17 PM IST | Gallen (Switzerland) | mid-day online correspondent
    India assured of medal as women reach Stage 4 Archery World Cup final

    India assured of medal as women reach Stage 4 Archery World Cup final

    Earlier in the day, the Indian team breezed past El Salvador with a commanding 235-226 victory in the quarterfinals. The trio’s consistency across ends ensured they never let the momentum slip, laying the foundation for a shot at gold. They will now face 10th seeds Chinese Taipei in the title clash scheduled for Saturday

    09 July,2025 10:39 PM IST | Madrid | mid-day online correspondent
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