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Sports·5h ago

IND vs SL 1st Test — Morne Morkel open to possibility of playing three left-arm spinners

If you are a fast bowler, you will bowl short spells and you always will have an opportunity.” Morkel was clear about the ideal strategy and it centred around excelling in the first innings and exerting pressure: “The first two days will belong to the batting side. The biggest challenge will be the heat, the humidity, and the Kookaburra ball once it gets a little bit soft.” Queried about the pitch, Morkel said: “It looks like a good surface and as the Test goes on, something will happen. Whatever happens at the toss, if you bat first make sure you go big and if you bowl first get the ball in.

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Sports·11h ago

Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir face ultimate spin test as India tours Sri Lanka for key WTC clash

A crucial August will highlight whether India’s Test cogs are in sync, even as Sri Lanka invests in spinners humming a lullaby before going for the jugular. A winning yield in Sri Lanka will bolster the squad and help Gill carry his unit towards more laurels. It would be prudent to remember that Sri Lanka has often ambushed India in the past, and across formats.

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Sports·45m ago

Vinay Kumar appointed Karnataka head coach

As for his credentials as a player, Vinay led Karnataka to a historic double-treble (Vijay Hazare, Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy) from 2013 to 2015, and is still the leading wicket-taker among seamers in the Ranji Trophy with 442 wickets. Vinay, who has represented the country 41 times, will take over from Yere Goud heading into the new domestic season, which will start with the Duleep Trophy from August 23. Vinay has taken 49 wickets at the international level, and has also won the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders (2014) and Mumbai Indians (2015, 2017).

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Sports·1h ago

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban

The other clubs may be willing to settle for amounts below £1m, although this may change from 2026-27 as gambling companies migrate from front-of-shirt deals." While some clubs. Manchester United 's deal with Snapdragon is estimated to be worth about £60m a year, but at the other end of the spectrum a newly promoted club may struggle to get more than £5m or £6m." Betting and casino companies still have greater advertising budgets than most other sectors, meaning they could link up with Premier League clubs outside the big six. By 2017-18 nine clubs had gambling companies on their shirts.

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Sports·8h ago

AUS vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Bangladesh 96/1 at Stumps, trails by 102

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain. | Photo Credit: AP Australia: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. The first Test between Australia and Bangladesh will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar.

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Sports·10h ago

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Trichy Grand Cholas LIVE streaming details: Where to watch TNPL 2026 today

VIDA Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings match details: Where to watch TNPL 2026 live in India VIDA Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings face off in the 16th match of the tournament at. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Trichy Grand Cholas match details: Where to watch TNPL 2026 live in India IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and Trichy Grand Cholas face off in the 16th match of the tournament at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: KARTHIKEYAN G Nellai Royal Kings will be seeking to snap its losing streak when it takes on VIDA Kovai Kings at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Thursday, August 13.

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