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TOSSEngland has won the toss and opts to bowl first.Three debuts handed out today: N Shree Charani (IND); Mady Villiers and Alice Capsey (ENG)Playing XIsIndia: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmnpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah odrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Kranti GaudEngland: Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Mady Villiers Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Lauren BellPreviewThis Test brings together the founding nation of the sport and its most formidable force. India has a brilliant record against England in Tests. In 16 encounters, India has…

With an announcement anticipated imminently, Conor Benn’s long-awaited showdown with Ryan Garcia is becoming one of boxing’s hot topics once again. Now, two-division world champion, Tim Bradley, has revealed his thoughts on the fight. Benn has not fought at welterweight since April 2022, but he remains the WBC’s mandatory challenger. A showdown with champion Garcia has been heavily rumoured throughout 2026, although negotiations have been held up by promotional issues, with Benn signed to Zuffa and Garcia to Golden Boy. However, Oscar De La Hoya has now revealed that he is working to make the fight and insists it “will…

McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in defeat by Dustin Poirier in 2021, but he has featured in the headlines since.In November 2024, Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her, won her claim against him for damages for assault by rape in a civil case.A jury found that McGregor sexually assaulted Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018 and he was ordered to pay her £206,000 plus damages.McGregor lost his civil jury appeal in July 2025 and Hand announced the following month her intention to sue him and two other people for damages, alleging they engaged…

Celtic have finally commenced their summer business with the arrival of Camilo Duran. The forward arrives hoping to solve their striker problem after scoring five goals in 10 Champions League games last season. One signing could now become two in rapid-fire fashion if the Bhoys turn their interest into a formal approach for Stade Reims’ Mory Gbane. The French club are ready to let their midfielder leave on one condition this summer. Football FanCast’s Verdict Credibility Celtic’s transfers could be like London buses as they welcome one before potentially welcoming another at the same time. Alas, there’s still a long…

The personal history between Teofimo Lopez Jr. and Rolly Romero spilled into the open Thursday when Teofimo Lopez Sr. accused the WBA welterweight champion of pretending to be their friend before the two meet for Romero’s title on August 22. The exchange erupted during the kickoff press conference after Lopez Sr. reflected on Romero encouraging him to move his son up to 147 pounds following Teofimo’s loss to Shakur Stevenson. He then shifted his attention directly to Romero. “You was never our friend,” Teofimo Sr. said to Rolly. “Nobody knew who the [expletive] you was. And you came and started…

Of the four survivors from 2014 and 2018, 34-year-old Courtois has played every minute of this tournament, but De Bruyne, Lukaku and Witsel have featured far less regularly.Central midfielder Witsel, 37, who left relegated Girona at the end of the La Liga season, was brought on for a single minute at the end of the win over the USA. At 33, Lukaku has scored an impressive three goals but has done so by playing fewer than 50% of minutes, often coming on as a substitute and taking advantage of a tired defence reeling from the strong pressing of 25-year-old Atalanta…

Arsenal continue to strengthen their squad under Renee Slegers with the signing of Ona Batlle from Barcelona. The Spain international is the Gunners’ fourth signing this summer, having welcomed Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler. Batlle has joined on a free transfer, following the expiration of her Barcelona contract, and has reportedly put pen to paper on a four-year deal, with the option for an extra year. The defender had returned to Barcelona after three seasons with Manchester United and made 114 appearances across all competitions in Spain, scoring 14 goals. During that time, she won three Liga F titles,…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Saturday’s 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final game between Norway and England. Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & England To Win (5/2), Norway 2-3 England (20/1) Saturday serves up a mouth‑watering World Cup quarter‑final between Norway and England, with the Miami Stadium the stage for this highly anticipated clash. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Saturday’s fixture: Norway v England – Saturday, 10pm View all available markets at William Hill This World Cup will go down in history for Norway. Not only did they get the better…

(PBC/DAZN) LOS ANGELES – The most grizzled of those in the fight game are free to maintain their skepticism, but Thursday was an afternoon to otherwise let the imagination run wild about all the glorious matches this sport can deliver. Premier Boxing Champions’ move to DAZN, joining Matchroom, Queensberry and longtime rivals Top Rank and Golden Boy, could create the elixir to lift the sport back to prominence now that these promotions are incentivized as never before to make quality fights. “We want to serve out-sized value to the boxing audience,” said Britton Hardin, DAZN’s North America head of boxing.…

England men’s players have been advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.A midnight curfew was introduced following an Ashes tour blighted by off-field problems, but ambiguities around the curfew were a factor in the nightclub controversy involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.In the aftermath of that incident, England players were issued new guidance, as reported by the Telegraph, external.The updated policy confirms the midnight curfew is in place on every day of a series at home or on tour.It also recommends that no alcohol be consumed on the day…