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Let myself and the team down in the Ashes: England all-rounder Stokes
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 England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies here that he had let himself as well as the team down during the Ashes in Australia, which the touring Joe Root-led side lost 0-4.
Women's World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 107 runs in opening match
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A fighting batting effort followed by a clinical bowling performance helped India thrash arch-rivals Pakistan by 107 runs in their opening match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay Oval, here on Sunday. With this win, the Indian women's team maintained its unbeaten record against Pakistan. They have played 11 matches and won all so far.
Kipchoge breaks course mark to win Tokyo Marathon
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World record holder Eliud Kipchoge won his fourth major marathon with a course mark at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kenyan finished the race in front of the Tokyo railway station with a time of 2:02:40, the fourth-fastest official time in history which is slightly slower than his world record of 2:01:39.
Kipchoge breaks course mark to win Tokyo Marathon
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World record holder Eliud Kipchoge won his fourth major marathon with a course mark at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kenyan finished the race in front of the Tokyo railway station with a time of 2:02:40, the fourth-fastest official time in history which is slightly slower than his world record of 2:01:39.
Talk show host says he will serve defamation notice to Wriddhiman Saha
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Talk show host Boria Majumdar has said he will serve a legal notice for defamation on Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha in connection with recent allegations made by the wicketkeeper batter of receiving 'threats' from a journalist for not agreeing to give an interview.
India gunning for gold in 25m pistol team event at ISSF World Cup
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The Indian women's 25m pistol team, comprising Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan, has made it to the gold-medal match in the ISSF World Cup (rifle/pistol) under way in Cairo, Egypt, assuring themselves of a medal.
Shane Warne's family accepts offer of state funeral for cricket legend
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Australian spin legend Shane Warne will be given a state funeral after the legendary cricketer's family accepted the offer from Victoria premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday. Warne, 52, died due to a suspected heart-attack in Koh Samui, Thailand despite the best efforts of his manager to revive him for nearly 20 minutes till an ambulance arrived. Andrews confirmed that the legend's family had accepted the state government's offer. More details will be released in coming days.
Shane Warne's room had blood stains on floor and bath towels, says report
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Thailand investigators have reportedly found "blood stains" on the floor of Shane Warne's room and on bath towels while searching the villa where the legendary Australian cricketer was staying on the island of Koh Samui. Warne, 52, died of a suspected heart-attack on Friday despite his manager giving the cricketer CPR for 20 minutes before an ambulance arrived.
1st Test: Jadeja takes five as India enforce follow-on against Sri Lanka
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After a career-best 175 with the bat, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja bagged a five-wicket haul as India enforced the follow-on against Sri Lanka, dismissing the visitors for 174 all out in 65 overs on day three of the first Test at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium. Resuming from 108/4 on day two, the start wasn't rosy for India as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka frustrated the hosts' bowling attack.
Shane Warne, Rod Marsh's death has left everyone 'almost dumbfounded': WA Cricket chief
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Western Australia Cricket chief Christina Matthews has said that the demise of two Australian legends -- Shane Warne and Rod Marsh -- in a span of just of few hours on Friday had left everyone "almost dumbfounded", adding that one wished "that's not true".
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