Ian Botham slams England’s lack of preparation before Ashes; batting coach Marcus Trescothick calls it ‘way of the modern game’ | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum during a net session at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2025 in London, England. (Getty Images) Ahead of the much-anticipated men’s Ashes series in Australia, a heated debate has erupted over the limited preparation for the Three Lions, with England great Ian Botham warning that Ben…

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Chess World Cup: ‘Where are the bedbugs?’ Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri lashes out at criticism around playing conditions in Goa | Chess News

Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri has addressed recent criticism of the FIDE World Cup conditions in Goa, dismissing certain claims as exaggerated and unfounded.The controversy began when Ian Nepomniachtchi, a two-time world championship contender, expressed dissatisfaction after his early elimination in the second round by Indian grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh.“One of those places that you won’t…

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Hilarious! From Viswanathan Anand to Anish Giri, top chess stars get Candidates 2026 venue wrong — Watch | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand and Anish Giri (Screengrabs) The FIDE World Cup is currently taking place in Goa, bringing together top chess players from around the world, including Levon Aronian and Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri.A humorous video has gone viral on social media, where players were asked about the location of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026.“Either…

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‘He is on a purple patch’: R Ashwin explains why Shubman Gill adapts easily across formats | Cricket News

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his insights on Shubman Gill’s workload while playing all three formats and endorsed Dhruv Jurel’s potential inclusion in the upcoming Test match against South Africa.Ashwin discussed Gill’s ability to handle playing across all three formats in a recent video on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat. No off…

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From pool to pitch! The Xavier Bartlett story — a swimmer-turned-pacer, Andy Bichel’s student, and Virat Kohli’s conqueror | Cricket News

Xavier Bartlett of Australia (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When a 6-foot-2-inch tall, broad-shouldered, fire-breathing Xavier Bartlett grabbed the ball during the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, most of the world still remembered him as a champion swimmer who had won numerous accolades. But destiny had other plans. Bartlett fell in love…

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Viral moment: Lionel Messi photobombs couple’s romantic dance in Barcelona – WATCH | Football News

Lionel Messi (Video grab) A quiet evening stroll turned into an unforgettable moment for a couple in Barcelona when football legend Lionel Messi unexpectedly walked into the frame of their romantic video. The clip, showing Messi casually photo-bombing the couple mid-dance, has taken social media by storm.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

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‘Crucial series for us’: Confident Mohammed Siraj ready to lead India’s pace attack against South Africa | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj exuded confidence ahead of India’s upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) series against defending champions South Africa, calling it a “crucial” contest in the new WTC cycle.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India, placed third on the WTC points table, will host South Africa in a two-Test…

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