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Duckett scripts history at Lord's as England pile on 387 in series decider

London, July 19 (UNI) Ben Duckett produced a record-shattering innings of 141 to rewrite the Lord's record books as England amassed a formidable 387 for three against India in the series-deciding third ODI here on Sunday, with Joe Root and Jos Buttler adding the finishing touches to a commanding batting display.
After England captain Harry Brook elected to bat, Duckett seized the initiative from the outset and anchored an innings that eclipsed the previous highest individual ODI score at the iconic venue. His 141 off 135 balls, studded with 18 fours and a six, surpassed Viv Richards' unbeaten 138 in the 1979 World Cup final, making it the highest ODI score at Lord's.
Duckett found an able partner in Jacob Bethell as the left-handed duo added 192 runs for the opening wicket, leaving India's pace attack searching for answers. Bethell continued his impressive run with a fluent 91 off 93 deliveries, striking 11 fours and two sixes before Prasidh Krishna ended the marathon stand by having him caught by Rohit Sharma at deep square leg.
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World Snooker China Open: Thailand's Saengkham advances to final after defeating China's Zhou Yuelong

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Taiyuan, Aug 15 (UNI) Thailand's dark horse Noppon Saengkham continued his impressive run at the 2026 World Snooker Tour China Open as he defeated China's Zhou Yuelong to reach the final here on Saturday.
In the afternoon session, Zhou fell 2-0 behind before capitalizing on an attacking error by Saengkham in the third frame to pull one back.

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India begins World Cup Hockey campaign on winning note with 3-1 win over Wales

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Italy striker Immobile retires at age 36

15 Aug 2026 | 7:06 PM

Rome, Aug 15 (UNI) Former Italy international Ciro Immobile has announced his retirement .

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