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PCB ‘turns down’ Bangladesh’s proposal for T20I tri-series in December

PCB ‘turns down’ Bangladesh’s proposal for T20I tri-series in December

Bangladesh’s Parvez Hossain Emon (right) and Jaker Ali (left) shake hands with Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris (second left) and Saim Ayub at the end of the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 20, 2025. — AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declined Bangladesh’s offer for a …

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England: Thomas Tuchel will leave out star names rather than change system to accommodate all of his best players

England: Thomas Tuchel will leave out star names rather than change system to accommodate all of his best players

Thomas Tuchel says his best players will have to battle to play in their best positions and that he will not alter England’s set-up just to accommodate star names. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have made high-profile returns to the England squad for November’s World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania but face competition for game time from players who …

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World Cup qualifiers: Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes dreaming of career ‘pinnacle’ to ease hurt of missing Euros

World Cup qualifiers: Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes dreaming of career ‘pinnacle’ to ease hurt of missing Euros

Lyndon Dykes says helping Scotland to their first World Cup since 1998 would ease the hurt of being forced to miss last year’s European Championships. Scotland can secure automatic qualification to next summer’s finals if they take at least a point against Greece in Piraeus on Saturday and then beat Denmark at Hampden Park three days later. Steve Clarke’s side …

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State Man: Willie Mullins’ 2024 Champion Hurdle king ruled out for season due to injury

State Man: Willie Mullins’ 2024 Champion Hurdle king ruled out for season due to injury

The Willie Mullins-trained State Man has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury. The eight-year-old has 12 Grade One victories to his name including three Irish Champion Hurdles, three Punchestown Champion Hurdles and the 2024 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. He looked set to successfully defend his title at Prestbury Park in March before falling …

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F1: Toto Wolff in talks to sell stake in Mercedes after £4.6bn valuation

F1: Toto Wolff in talks to sell stake in Mercedes after £4.6bn valuation

Toto Wolff is in talks to sell part of his shareholding in the Mercedes F1 team, Sky Sports News understands. Wolff owns a third of Mercedes F1 and is in advanced discussions to sell a shareholding off around five per cent with the Austrian to retain around 28 per cent. The 53-year-old would remain as Mercedes team principal and CEO …

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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim’s ‘brutal criticism’ of Manuel Ugarte revealed – Paper talk and football gossip

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim’s ‘brutal criticism’ of Manuel Ugarte revealed – Paper talk and football gossip

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… Premier League Ruben Amorim was brutal in his criticism of Manuel Ugarte in a now-infamous team meeting after Manchester United’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham – The Athletic Wayne Rooney has put the boot into Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk once again, saying “I don’t think he’s been at the …

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Michael Smith’s battle back to form continues at Grand Slam: Former world champion targeting ‘fresh beginnings’ amid arthritis issues

Michael Smith’s battle back to form continues at Grand Slam: Former world champion targeting ‘fresh beginnings’ amid arthritis issues

Michael Smith is carving out a new normal for himself in the world of darts as he continues a battling return at the Grand Slam while contending with arthritis, a last-16 meeting with Chris Dobey his next task. Smith progressed to the knockouts in Wolverhampton from a tough Group A, his wins over Nathan Aspinall and Alex Spellman enough as …

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