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Dibrugarh Warriors Chase Down 133 To Beat Jorhat Stallions By 6 Wickets In APL Match 16
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Dibrugarh Warriors Chase Down 133 To Beat Jorhat Stallions By 6 Wickets In APL Match 16

Dibrugarh Warriors chased down 133 against Jorhat Stallions to secure a six-wicket win in match number 16 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. A blazing unbeaten half-century from skipper Saahil Jain set up the chase for Warriors, as the skipper guided his side home with 14 balls to spare. Earlier, Jitumoni Kalita was the pick of the bowlers, picking up two wickets to restrict Stallions to 132/8 after a middle-order rebuild from Dyutimoy Nath. Having won the toss and opting to field, Dibrugarh Warriors struck early, removing Erik Roy and Swarupam Purkayastha inside the first five overs after the former had raced to 22 off 15 balls to give Stallions a brisk start. Dyutimoy Nath then anchored the innings, k...
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Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze in Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting at Commonwealth Games
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Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze in Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting at Commonwealth Games

India’s Jhandu Kumar delivered a stellar performance to secure a bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, adding another proud achievement to the nation's parasports tally. Competing against a world-class field of powerlifters, Kumar demonstrated remarkable strength, tactical discipline, and mental grit across his attempts to successfully lock in a place on the podium. His podium finish highlights India's growing dominance and depth in international para-athletics, earning widespread praise from sports officials and fans alike for his relentless dedication and triumph on the global stage.
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Meghalaya Govt Gives Students A Break For Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final
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Meghalaya Govt Gives Students A Break For Spain Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has announced a holiday for all educational institutions across the state on Monday, allowing students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about attending classes the next morning.The final will be played late on Sunday night and continue into the early hours of Monday (IST).Sharing the announcement on social media, Sangma wrote, "Enjoy the Finals…!!! Who are you supporting?", reflecting Meghalaya's deep passion for football.Earlier in the day, the Kerala government had also taken a similar decision following directions from Chief Minister VD Satheesan after thousands of football enthusiasts, particularly students, appealed through social media for a holiday.The final is scheduled to kick off at 12.3...
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ICC Approves Revamped ‘Super Series’ and ‘Super 7’ Structure for 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup
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ICC Approves Revamped ‘Super Series’ and ‘Super 7’ Structure for 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major structural overhauls to its flagship men's tournaments, introducing highly anticipated formats for both the ODI and T20 World Cups starting in 2027. Ratified at the ICC Board's annual meetings in Edinburgh following recommendations from the Chief Executives' Committee, the revamped formats are strategically designed to elevate competitive standards, increase match significance from the opening stages, and deliver a vastly improved experience for fans and players. While the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup will retain its 14-team capacity, it will transition into a dynamic three-stage layout prior to the knockouts. The tournament will commence with a round-robin "Super Series" featuring the three lowest-ranked qualified teams (Teams 12, 13...
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Shillong To Host 8 Durand Cup 2026 Matches From July 31
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Shillong To Host 8 Durand Cup 2026 Matches From July 31

Meghalaya’s Shillong is set to host several important matches of the 135th Durand Cup 2026, India’s oldest football tournament. A festive atmosphere has already gripped the football-loving state ahead of the competition. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Meghalaya’s Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said it is a matter of great pride for the state to host a prestigious tournament like the Durand Cup. The state’s long-standing association with football and the passion of the people make this hosting even more significant. The Minister extended his best wishes to Shillong’s three participating clubs — Shillong Lajong FC, Nongthymmai Sports Social and Cultural Club, and Rangdajied United FC — and expressed hope that they would bring further glory to Meghalaya...
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Messi Scores 3 in Argentina’s 3-0 Win vs Algeria; Becomes Joint-Highest World Cup Scorer at 16 Goals
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Messi Scores 3 in Argentina’s 3-0 Win vs Algeria; Becomes Joint-Highest World Cup Scorer at 16 Goals

Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The magic of Lionel Messi’s feet was on full display in the game as he took the field for his 200th international match. Messi has now become the joint-highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messi put on a brilliant performance against Algeria, scoring three goals. With this, Messi equalled former Germany player Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals in the FIFA World Cup. Messi and Klose now both have 16 goals each in the tournament. Messi looked in fine form against Algeria and scored Argentina’s first goal in the 17th minute of the match. Messi’s brilliance continued in the second half. In the 60th minute, he made the most of a rebound opportunity and slotted the ball into the goalpost. In th...
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Security breach before the World Cup Passport details of Argentine players leaked
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Security breach before the World Cup Passport details of Argentine players leaked

Alongside the names of the footballers on the team roster, their passport details were also mentioned. Journalists and 88,000 spectators managed to access this information. Lionel Messi's Argentina will likely be deeply troubled by this.The Donald Trump administration has taken a strict stance regarding World Cup security. However, amidst this, a gaping hole in security has come to light.Before playing the main stage of the World Cup, Argentina played a warm-up match against Iceland. The team roster published prior to that match contained the passport details. That information was published without being blurred or redacted.An audience of 88,000 was present at the Alabama stadium to enjoy the match of the world champion team. Before the match started, the player lineups for both teams wer...
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Bengaluru bowlers restrict Gujarat Titans: Virat Kohli’s match-winning innings
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Bengaluru bowlers restrict Gujarat Titans: Virat Kohli’s match-winning innings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their IPL title hopes intact. Along with controlled bowling by the team, King Kohli's match-winning batting helped Bengaluru clinch the champion's trophy by winning the final match by 5 wickets.Coming in to bat first in the match, Gujarat Titans could not get a stable start like their previous matches. After Shubman Gill was dismissed in the very third over of the innings, the team's batting collapse began. In the midst of this, Washington Sundar played an unbeaten innings of 50 runs, helping the team score 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated overs. For Bengaluru, Siraj took three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood captured two wickets each. In the match, Sudharsan managed to score 12 runs, Shubman 10 runs, and Butler 11 runs.Chasing...
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Possibility of changes in the next season Mumbai camp dissatisfied with Hardik
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Possibility of changes in the next season Mumbai camp dissatisfied with Hardik

Speculation has arisen regarding Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians. Comments made by batting coach Kieron Pollard have triggered this speculation. After the match against Rajasthan Royals last Sunday, he stated that they are not satisfied with Hardik's leadership.The Mumbai management is disappointed with the team's performance in this year's IPL. They are unhappy with Hardik not just as a captain, but also as a cricketer. Team officials will soon meet in a briefing to identify the issues.Pollard said, "Discussion regarding Hardik as a captain is certain. Personally, what he expected did not materialize at all. As support staff, we did not get what we wanted. However, one thing is clear—we made every possible effort for the team's positive results. Every facility and opportun...
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Bataspha FC Thrash Ranbire 5-1 in U-13 Assam Youth Football League
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Bataspha FC Thrash Ranbire 5-1 in U-13 Assam Youth Football League

Under the joint initiative of the Assam Football Association and the Nagaon Sports Association, the ongoing Under-13 Assam Youth Football League match today saw Free Ji-Giri-Biswajit Bataspha FC secure a complete 5-1 victory over Ranbire.In the one-sided match, Bataspha FC's Bipul Brahma scored in the 4th minute, Rohit Brahma scored in the 24th minute, Tonmoy Boro scored in the 35th minute, Amshwkar Basumatary scored in the 50th minute, and Boihmacha Daimary scored in the 68th minute to secure the 5 goals.On the other hand, Borato (69th minute) scored the lone consolation goal for Ranbire FC.The match was refereed by national-level referee Nasiruddin Ahmed. He was assisted by referees Sonit Kumar Borah, Krishnakanta Das, Riyan Islam, and Sonan Bhuyan (as the 4th official).Before the start...
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