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World Cup Final: South Africa bowl first against India after rain-hit toss

World Cup Final: South Africa bowl first against India after rain-hit toss

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur (left) and her South African counterpart Laura Wolvaardt pose with Women’s World Cup 2025 trophy ahead of final at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India on November 1, 2025. — ICC South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the Women’s World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday. Rain …

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Joshua Buatsi beats Zach Parker in controversial decision after gruelling British light-heavyweight clash

Joshua Buatsi beats Zach Parker in controversial decision after gruelling British light-heavyweight clash

Zach Parker said he was “fuming” after losing a controversial decision to fellow British light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi on Saturday. One judge scored the Manchester bout a 95-95 draw, while the other two saw it as a 96-94 victory for Buatsi. After suffering a first defeat five fights to drop his record to 27-4, Parker insisted the decision should have gone …

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Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s T20I record

Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli’s T20I record

Pakistan’s Babar Azam celebrates his half century during the third and final Twenty20 international cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on November 1, 2025. — AFP  Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam overtook India’s Virat Kohli’s mark in the third and final T20I against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.  Babar’s match-winning 68 …

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New Zealand’s Kane Williamson retires from T20Is

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson retires from T20Is

This undated image shows New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in action during a match at Dubai International Stadium. — Reuters Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday, but he will play for the Black Caps in the Test series against West Indies. The 35-year-old batsman has played 93 T20Is for his country since making …

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Liverpool beat Aston Villa: Virgil van Dijk critical of ‘absolutely ridiculous takes’ and outside noise after Reds end poor run of form

Liverpool beat Aston Villa: Virgil van Dijk critical of ‘absolutely ridiculous takes’ and outside noise after Reds end poor run of form

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hit out at ‘ridiculous takes’ and negative ‘outside noise’ which he and his team-mates have had to cope with during their recent losing streak. The Reds finally got back to winning ways against Aston Villa on Saturday night, winning 2-0 at Anfield after a run of four straight losses in the Premier League and …

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Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Mohamed Salah makes it 250 goals for the Reds as Arne Slot’s side end losing streak

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Mohamed Salah makes it 250 goals for the Reds as Arne Slot’s side end losing streak

Player ratings: Liverpool: Mamardashvili (6), Bradley (7), Konate (6), Van Dijk (6), Robertson (6), Gravenberch (7), Mac Allister (6), Szoboszlai (7), Salah (7), Ekitike (6), Gakpo (6). Subs: Wirtz (6). Aston Villa: Martinez (5), Cash (6), Konsa (6), Pau (5), Digne (6), Kamara (6), Onana (7), McGinn (6), Guessand (5), Rogers (7), Watkins (6). Subs: Barkley (6), Malen (6), Mings …

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