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From family tragedy to Canada's World Cup hero

It was a scene plucked from a movie, played out at Los Angeles Stadium, in the home of Hollywood, and against the grand setting of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With the clock running down in stoppage time and the score tied 0-0, Canada's Stephen Eustaquio received the ball on...

Can Morocco pull off another World Cup upset against the Netherlands today?

MONTERREY, Mexico, June 29 (Agencies): The Netherlands take on Morocco in a clash of two in-form, top-10-ranked sides in Monday's round of 32 blockbuster at Monterrey, Mexico.Both star-studded teams produced impressive performances in the group stage, laying down a marker of their attacking threat.The Dutch have a strong knockout record...

France's attack set for Sweden test

NEW YORK, June 29 (Agencies): France's glittering attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps still has issues to solve on the left side of his team before Tuesday's Round of 32 meeting with Sweden.France finished top of Group I with a perfect record,...

Aussies strap in for semi-final ride

Australia will need to quickly shake off the high of their record-breaking win over India at Lord's as their attention switches to Tuesday's T20 World Cup semi-final showdown against the West Indies, reports Cricket Australia.The knockout game at The Oval will begin less than 48 hours after Georgia Wareham struck...

Tamim becomes third Bangladeshi to receive honourary MCC membership

Former national team captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal was named an honourary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club on Sunday, reports UNB.Tamim was elected alongside four other former international cricketers: Cheteshwar Pujara of India, Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine of New Zealand, and Mel...

Ecuador's comeback spirit faces test at Mexico's Azteca fortress

Mexico City, June 28 (Reuters): Ecuador's late World Cup surge runs into Mexico's immaculate defence and the weight of the Azteca Stadium atmosphere when they face the co-hosts for a place in the last 16 on Wednesday (BST).Ecuador made the last 32 the hard way, recovering from a 1-0 loss...

Zimbabwe tighten grip on one-off Test against BD

Opener Innocent Kaia struck his maiden Test century as Zimbabwe tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Bangladesh, stretching their first-innings lead to 210 runs by tea on the second day at Harare Sports Club on Monday, reports BSS.Replying to Bangladesh's modest first-innings total of 140, Zimbabwe reached 350-5...

'Disbelief' in India camp after Ireland debacle

A sense of "disbelief" hangs over the India camp after the double 20-overs world champions suffered a 2-0 series whitewash against Ireland with assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate blaming the debacle on their failure to adapt to conditions in Belfast, reports Reuters.Few gave Ireland a chance in the two-match series,...

'The best thing for me': Stokes opens up on retirement decision

Ben Stokes revealed that his decision to retire from international cricket had been weighing on him since England's Ashes tour of Australia, insisting it was ultimately the right call for both himself and the game he still loves, reports Cricbuzz.The England captain announced on the fourth day of the series-deciding...

West Indies pacers wreck Sri Lanka for massive win

The West Indies pace attack put on a show on the fourth morning to blow Sri Lanka away in the opening Test in Antigua. In pursuit of a monumental effort to claw back into the Test match, Sri Lanka's batting caved to get bowled out for just 101 inside 32...