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No WTC final but new county quest for Harris

London, May 15 (UNI) Marcus Harris missed out on the World Test Championship final but has been given new role as captain of Lancashire
Marcus Harris's avalanche of runs in the English cricket summer may not have been enough to earn him a Test squad recall but the Australian has been handed a big new challenge as captain of his struggling county side Lancashire.
The 32-year-old left-hander's tremendous form in England has resulted in him being the most prolific run-scorer in the country in 2025, having amassed 749 from just 10 innings at an average of 83.22.
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Norway Chess to move to Oslo from 2026, ending 13-year Stavanger chapter

13 Jan 2026 | 2:08 PM

Oslo, Jan 13 (UNI) One of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments, Norway Chess, will enter a new phase from 2026 as the event relocates from Stavanger to Oslo after 13 years, as per the release by Norway Chess.

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India eye series seal as NZ seek revival in Rajkot ODI

13 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM

Rajkot, Jan 13 (UNI) There is something faintly familiar about the script as India and New Zealand assemble for the second one-day international at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Wednesday. India, efficient and unruffled, have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, while New Zealand, gallant but short of the final touch, are once again searching for answers on Indian soil.

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UP Warriorz head coach admits side outclassed as RCB cruised to nine-wicket win

13 Jan 2026 | 12:08 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar conceded that his side was comprehensively outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in their second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium.

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement after home summer

13 Jan 2026 | 10:46 AM

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has retired from international cricket, announcing on Tuesday that she will step away from the game at the end of the ongoing home summer, bringing the curtain down on a celebrated 16-year career at the highest level.

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Arbeloa named new Real Madrid coach after Alonso sack

13 Jan 2026 | 10:07 AM

Madrid, Jan 13 (UNI) Real Madrid sacked head coach Xabi Alonso on Monday following Sunday night's 3-2 defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, with the club's B-team coach Alvaro Arbeloa named as his replacement.

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