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Rohit Sharma's ton in vain as England seal series

London, July 19 (UNI) Rohit Sharma's magnificent comeback century went in vain as Ben Duckett's record-breaking 141 and Sam Curran's match-winning spell powered England to a 27-run victory over India in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's on Sunday, sealing the three-match series 2-1.
Chasing a daunting 388, India mounted their strongest challenge of the series through Rohit's dazzling 138 off 110 balls, but England held their nerve to restrict the visitors to 360 for seven despite a spirited fightback that kept a packed Lord's spectators engrossed until the final over.
Under pressure after a prolonged lean patch, Rohit answered his critics in emphatic fashion with his 34th ODI hundred, striking 17 fours and five sixes. He and captain Shubman Gill laid the perfect platform with a 147-run opening stand before Gill fell for a composed 77, trapped leg-before by Adil Rashid.
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AM Green IGPL takes events to new & exciting venues for 2nd half of schedule

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Of the next nine events, eight will be in India after the second half kicks off in the UAE at the Al Hamra Golf Course in Ras Khaimah, UAE.

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Jordan Cox carrying Kohli's advice into Pakistan Test series

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Headingley, Aug 18 (UNI) England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox, who was a team-mate of India great Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru during this year’s Indian Premier League, recalled a valuable piece of advice from the 37-year-old batting stalwart just before making his Test debut. .

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Scotland coach Owen Dawkins confident of 2027 World Cup qualification

18 Aug 2026 | 4:08 PM

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Pant's 66 sets SL daunting 372-run target as India collapse to 193 at tea

18 Aug 2026 | 4:05 PM

Galle, Aug 18 (UNI) India set Sri Lanka a target of 372 runs after being bowled out for 193 in their second innings on the fourth day of the first Test here on Tuesday, with Rishabh Pant's counter-attacking 66 providing the visitors crucial runs before a late collapse.

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Vettori faces reduced Aussie role amid franchise T20 creep

18 Aug 2026 | 3:54 PM

Sydney, Aug 18 (UNI) Daniel Vettori's franchise T20 commitments could rob Australia of time with one of their most valued mentors during their demanding run of games over the next 12 months.

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