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Sandeep Patil is set to return to the Mumbai cricket fold after almost a decade, with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointing the 1983 World Cup winner as Team Mentor for the senior and age-group men’s teams for the forthcoming domestic season.MCA president Ajinkya Naik confirmed Patil’s appointment on Tuesday, entrusting one of Mumbai’s most decorated cricketers with the responsibility of guiding the next generation through the upcoming domestic campaign.For Patil, it marks a homecoming of sorts. The former Mumbai captain’s last active role in the region’s cricket administration came in 2016, when he stepped down as chairman of selectors…
Asked about Whittaker’s long-term future, Hearn pointed to the division’s biggest names. “Ben Whittaker is not just a huge personality, a great entertainer, not just a guy that drives huge numbers across social. He’s an elite fighter,” said Hearn to Fight Hub TV. Hearn then said the level he expects Whittaker to reach is against fighters such as Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, and Callum Smith. “The only level that I think is going to be competitive for Ben Whittaker is the big levels. Bivol, Beterbiev, all those guys. I don’t see anybody else.” The Matchroom promoter went even further when…
“For Thomas Tuchel, I now expect changes on Saturday night against Panama,” former England captain Wayne Rooney told BBC Sport.”England probed, but there are little details throughout that game that Tuchel will look at with the team and try on improve on.”When a team is sitting in a low block, you have to cross the ball. It is very difficult to defend against. I don’t think we crossed the ball enough in 90 minutes.”England captain Harry Kane was so well marshalled that he only had two touches in the Ghana penalty area in the first half, although he blazed a…
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 26 with both sides in need of a result to stay in World Cup 2026 contention. Cape Verde sit third in Group H on two points after draws against Spain and Uruguay, while Saudi Arabia are bottom with one point following a draw with Uruguay and a 4-0 loss to Spain. Three points here could lift either side into knockout qualification contention, depending on the other result in the group. Cape Verde are priced as narrow favorites at +142 with BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, with Saudi Arabia…
In September, Christian Mbilli will look to retain his WBC super-middleweight world title by defeating Canelo Alvarez. Canelo became the first undisputed champion in the history of the 168lb scene when he knocked out Caleb Plant in 2021, and became two-time undisputed by outpointing William Scull last year, winning back the IBF that he vacated shortly before. The Mexican superstar then met his match when an undefeated Crawford made an ambitious jump up to the division and decisioned Canelo at his own weight – that being one of boxing’s most iconic wins in recent years. Canelo has now landed an…
England fans were left frustrated as their side were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel’s side fortunate not to have a penalty given against them?The incident in question happened late in Tuesday’s game as Prince Adu charged into the box before Ezri Konsa came across and appeared to bring down the midfielder.No spot-kick was given – to the relief of England supporters, with replays showing Konsa had caught Adu on the knee and made no contact with the ball.The BBC pundits watching the game were largely in agreement that Konsa and England were fortunate not…
Egypt have emerged as one of the stories of the early stages of the 2026 World Cup after taking control of Group G. The Pharaohs returned to the World Cup this summer after missing out on qualification for the 2022 tournament. Drawn alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, Egypt entered the competition knowing qualification for the knockout rounds was a realistic target. Their campaign began with a hard-fought draw against Belgium. That result immediately placed Egypt in a competitive position heading into their second group match. Attention then turned to a meeting with New Zealand in Vancouver. You scored out…
“If you’re going to get involved with Zuffa, you know what you’re getting yourself into,” Vargas said to Fight Hub TV. “You want to play at that playground, you know the rules of that playground.” Zuffa Boxing has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points in recent weeks. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri recently stated that Zuffa is currently ineligible to participate in purse bids, while questions remain about how fighters under the promotion will pursue traditional world titles if the company moves forward with its own system. Emiliano believes the situation is straightforward for any boxer considering signing with…
Jordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed for the win. 5Reece James: Moved into midfield whenever the opportunity allowed in England’s build-up play as Ghana sat deep. Linked well with Noni Madueke and put in one good cross which none of the England attackers could reach in the first half. 6Marc Guehi: Came into the side in place of John Stones and showed his usual calmness. Played one particularly good pass through the lines to start an attack that ended with a Kane shot.…
Andy Robertson insisted that Scotland should be excited about their World Cup clash with Brazil, despite describing the five-time winners as “one of the best teams in the world”. Scotland face Brazil at Miami Stadium on Wednesday in their final Group C clash, with a point likely to be enough to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. It would mark the first time that Scotland have gone beyond the group stages of a major tournament, though they come up against a side they have struggled against recently. Brazil are the team Scotland have faced most in international football…