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Zimbabwe has included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga in its squad for the Twenty20 International series against India that starts at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.Tsiga, 32, has played 10 Tests for Zimbabwe but never before featured in limited-overs international cricket.All-rounder Wessly Madhevere has earned a recall along with fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri after the latter recovered from injury, while the selection is captained by Pakistan-born Sikandar Raza.ALSO READ | As vice-captain, I have to play responsibly: TilakClive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa have been dropped from the squad that defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in their recent T20 home series.The…
Chelsea ended last season without a trophy and finished 10th in the Premier League, but their academy teams won league and cup titles.It highlights the quality of the talent coming through under the leadership of Shields and Van der Kraan, with pathways director Jack Francis providing continuity as he enters his 16th year at the club.The Cobham academy was previously led by Neil Bath and Jim Fraser, who built a system capable of winning five consecutive FA Youth Cups, including three wins in a row against City, to match the long-standing record set by Manchester United’s ‘Busby Babes’ in the…
John Stones is wanted by Chelsea this summer – but the Blues won’t have it all their own way, as Arsenal join the race. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. We’ve been reporting today on increasing Chelsea interest in John Stones (formerly of Manchester City), and a new report from TeamTalk adds further information to the rumours. They claim that Chelsea are indeed keen on snapping up the newly free agent, but the Blues…
Errol Spence Jr. has no plans to extend his comeback if he loses to Tim Tszyu this Saturday. Trainer Ronnie Shields revealed that Spence has already decided a defeat will end his career, regardless of what opportunities might follow. The former unified welterweight champion returns after a three-year absence, but Shields said the comeback is about personal satisfaction rather than rebuilding toward another title run. “If I was to come out and lose, my career is over. I’m done. There’s no sense in me trying to push for what?” Shields said to Fight Hub TV, recalling Spence telling him. “This…
Former Australia batter David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink driving, after being charged following a random breath test in Sydney in April.The plea had been expected after his lawyer, Bobby Hill, said after a court hearing in May that the cricketer accepted responsibility and knew his behaviour had been “foolish” and “reckless”.Warner had drunk three glasses of wine at a friend’s apartment before getting in his car on Easter Sunday, Hill said at the earlier hearing.Sentencing has been set for 18 August, when Warner faces a minimum disqualification from driving of six months, a potential fine of up to…
Firefighters issue a warning to fans against buying fake football shirts, police also seizing fake kits worth £18m in a UK crackdown. A video has emerged, including a demonstration which saw shirts of cheap materials ignite and melt away incredibly fast. Fans have responded by saying football club/sports manufacturers should make football shirts more affordable to prevent the increase in ‘fake’ football shirts. Why firefighters are warning against buying fake football shirts ⚠️🔥 pic.twitter.com/8f9Rz8rQip — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2026 🔗 Read more about the story: https://t.co/I7QCiefNrc — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2026 Dave Jackson of Cheshire Fire…
Canelo Alvarez has never been stopped as a professional but legendary promoter Bob Arum thinks he knows who could change that. Canelo is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of the modern era, and has been involved in a number of massive fights over the last two decades. The Mexican superstar is a four-weight world champion having reigned from light middleweight to light heavyweight, and he is a two-time undisputed super middleweight champion too. He lost that crown in September 2025 when he was defeated by Terence Crawford, in what was the third loss of his tenure, having…
Middlesbrough have agreed a deal for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear that could rise to a club-record £20m. The initial deal is worth around £10m with an additional £10m due in add-ons based on various incentives. The 21-year-old has yet to agree personal terms amid reported rival interest.Lankshear spent last season on loan at Oxford United, scoring 11 goals and making four assists in 44 Championship games. It follows a starring role in Spurs’ youth team having joined from Sheffield United in 2022. The England youth international scored 23 goals for the Under-21 side that won the 2023-24 Premier League 2…
Ryan Garcia responded after Devin Haney mocked him on social media, accusing the WBO welterweight champion of using a hookah and claiming the habit will catch up with him when he faces mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis. The exchange started after Ariel Helwani shared a clip of Garcia discussing Zuffa Boxing. Ryan praised Dana White’s early work with the promotion. He also said he would keep his own identity instead of dressing like a company spokesman if he ever signed with Zuffa. Haney posted, “Ryan back doing that twitch with his face again.” Garcia answered with a series of posts on…
Despite a clash with the opening day of this year’s Hundred competition, the prospect of seeing Stokes in action for the first time since his retirement from the international scene at the end of last month meant hundreds more eyeballs were on the action at the County Ground as the former England captain took to the field.He sent down nine reasonably economic overs but failed to pick up a wicket in his 0-38 as Andersson’s ton got the Falcons to 256-9.With Andersson and Brooke Guest together, hopes of a total in excess of 300 were high but Guest’s departure for…