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Star all-rounder Washington Sundar is ruled out of the third ODI at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19, due to a hamstring injury. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said, "Losing Washington mid-innings was a critical blow." His absence forces captain Shubman Gill to change India’s tactical balance for the series decider.
Downing Street said, "The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina’s football team unfurled a banner about the islands. This rivalry started long ago, but the 1982 war made it intense. Now, many still see these matches as a proxy for historical conflict.
Fabian Ruiz proved his worth as Spain’s midfield workhorse during the semifinal match against France. He showed great vision by snuffing out danger and reading the game perfectly. Manager Luis de la Fuente used him to orchestrate fast passing, as Fabian often got into the box to score key goals.
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed Rohit Sharma after his low scores in the ongoing ODI series. Despite retirement talks, Kotak said, "I don't think a player as big as Rohit can feel the pressure." Rohit fell for 26 in Thursday’s Cardiff loss, but the team expects a comeback at Lord's.
Hockey India announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Women's World Cup on Friday. Midfielder Salima Tete will lead the team in the tournament held from August 15 to 30. Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, "We have chosen a well-balanced group of players who are ready for the big challenges."
Rohit Sharma struggled for a 47-ball 26 during Thursday’s second ODI in Cardiff, which England won. Despite his recent form, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said, "He's too good a player to feel that." India lost the match after a middle-order collapse, but the team remains confident ahead of Sunday’s decider.
New Zealand beat West Indies by six wickets in the third ODI at Providence Stadium on Thursday. Jayden Lennox took 4 for 52 as the hosts got bowled out for 140. New Zealand chased the target easily. Shai Hope said, "my side must improve in difficult batting conditions" after the loss.
The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks over Gary Trent Jr.’s reported $64 million contract. An NBA spokesperson said on Thursday that the league is continuing to look into the deal. Officials want to know if the team broke salary cap rules by promising the player a future long-term deal.
Andries Gous scored the first century by a USA batter in MLC at the Oakland Coliseum. He hit 132 off 51 balls, including 15 sixes. Gous said, "There was no elaborate tactical gameplan, only a licence to keep swinging." This historic innings marked a major milestone for the talented batter.
New Zealand took a 2-1 series lead after beating West Indies by six wickets in the third ODI in Guyana. Jayden Lennox took 4/52 to help bowl out the hosts for 140. New Zealand batters got the job done in the 40th over to secure this important win.
New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi will leave his role after the home series against India. He accepted the head coach position with the Melbourne Renegades. Ronchi said, "Coming back to the national set up has been a dream come true for me." He served the team since 2020.
Germany legend Oliver Kahn said the team must learn from Spain to regain glory after a poor 2026 World Cup run. Kahn noted, "The most important part is to develop your own philosophy, to develop your own identity and stick to it." He added that changing coaches is not the solution.