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Men’s ODI WC: Jason Roy is a really great mate of mine so it was a really tough call to make, says Jos Buttler
Roy, 32, was a crucial member of England winning 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup on home soil with his aggressive knocks. In last two years, he endured spells of being out of form and importantly, missed all four matches of England’s recent ODI series against New Zealand due to back spasms.
Post six-fer against Sri Lanka, Mohammed Siraj becomes the new top-ranked bowler in men’s ODIs
Siraj first grabbed the top position in January this year and was displaced by Josh Hazlewood in March, has surged eight spots after his memorable and deadly performance that helped dismiss Sri Lanka for just 50 runs.
Why Virat, Hardik and K.L. Rahul have unfollowed 26-year-old Punjabi rapper from Brampton
The Punjab-born, Brampton, Canada-based 26-year-old rapper Shubhneet Singh waded into controversy on a day when India-Canadian ties hit rock bottom after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused "Indian agents" of perpetrating the June 23 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar at a gurudwara in Surrey, Vancouver.
Asian Games: Indian men’s volleyball team beat Cambodia 3-0
According to information received here, India won the match 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-19).
ISSF World Cup: Rifle shooter Nischal bags silver as India finish with two medals
Her achievement becomes even more credible given this was her very first senior World Cup final. Nischal finished behind Norwegian Rifle ace Jeanette Hegg Duestad with a score of 458.0 in the final late on Monday night.
Champions League: Bayern face Manchester United; Atletico Madrid take on Lazio on Matchday 1
Last year’s semifinalists, AC Milan will take on English club Newcastle United, who will look to mark their return to European club competitions after a 20-year absence with a win over the Italian giants as they embark on a historical campaign.
County Championship: Pujara suspended for one match, Sussex docked 12 points
The club received its third and fourth penalties of the season during their win over Leicestershire at Hove in the recent round of the County Championship last week.
Rohit, Virat, Hardik rested for two ODIs against Australia; Ashwin brought in as cover for injured Axar
Ashwin and fellow spinner Washington Sundar have been included in the squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia.
Asian Games: Sunil Chhetri set for another record as India begin football campaign against China
Chettri will be leading India out onto the field when India take on hosts China in their Group A match at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium.
Davis Cup: Britain beat France 2-1 after dramatic doubles decider to enter quarterfinals
In front of an electric crowd, Evans and Skupski saved four match points to earn a hard-fought 1-6, 7-6(4), 7-6(6) victory against the Frenchmen on Sunday as Britain beat France 2-1.
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