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India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup
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India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

India have since won back-to-back T20 World Cups but Gill has set his sights on 50-overs cricket's biggest prize

Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Sabalenka finds a way to win
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Even when the best laid plans go wrong, Sabalenka finds a way to win

The world number one claimed the Indian Wells title with a gutsy a 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) victory over Elena Rybakina

Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team withdraws Australia asylum offer
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Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team withdraws Australia asylum offer

Three members of the delegation on Sunday decided to abandon the asylum offer. Another member changed her mind last week, leaving only two members in Australia

Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup
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Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest soccer class ahead of World Cup

Event part of "Social World Cup" campaign, promotes soccer as universal language

Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
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Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title

The Italian was imperious throughout, finishing with 28 winners, 10 aces and a perfect eight out of eight net points

Report: Messi had no role in Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' cancellation
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Report: Messi had no role in Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' cancellation

UEFA also said Argentina proposed playing the match after the World Cup, but Spain had no availability to make that a possibility

Bangladesh clinch ODI series with 11-run win over Pakistan
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Bangladesh clinch ODI series with 11-run win over Pakistan

Salman Agha hit a valiant 106 but it went in vain as Pakistan were bowled out for 279 while chasing 291

Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI
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Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI

Chasing a revised target of 243 in 32 overs after a two-hour rain and hailstorm delay, Bangladesh collapsed for 114 in 23.3 overs

Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup
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Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup

Asked about the concerns, the White House said the administration was focused on delivering a successful event

Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semis, Sabalenka and Rybakina advance
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Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semis, Sabalenka and Rybakina advance

Australian Open champion Alcaraz improved his record to 16-0 to start the year with a solid display against a tricky opponent

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
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Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

Trump's comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
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Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Only a few hours before Donyamali's statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran were "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States"

Alcaraz powers into Indian Wells quarter-finals; Draper upsets Djokovic
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Alcaraz powers into Indian Wells quarter-finals; Draper upsets Djokovic

World number two Iga Swiatek delivered a dominant 6-2 6-0 victory over Karolina Muchova, reeling off 10 consecutive games to secure her fifth win over the Czech

New Zealand's Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn
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New Zealand's Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn

Williamson said a ball from South Africa's feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the "Cover" brand he had co-founded

Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener
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Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener

Rana returned figures of 5-24 to skittle out Pakistan for 114, a total Bangladesh overhauled in 15.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation
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Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation

Iran was the only nation missing from a FIFA planning summit for World Cup participants held last week in Atlanta

South Africa team, stranded in India, to fly home from Wednesday
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South Africa team, stranded in India, to fly home from Wednesday

They are one of several including West Indies stuck because of conflict in the Middle East long after their Twenty20 World Cup campaigns ended while the ICC struggled to charter flights to repatriate them

Afghanistan-SL series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis
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Afghanistan-SL series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis

The teams were due to play three Twenty20s in Sharjah and three One-Day Internationals in Dubai between March 13 and March 25

NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach
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NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach

Walter said he was proud of his players and sensed there was a real determination to finally land a short-format world title for New Zealand when they co-host the 2028 T20 World Cup with Australia

FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict
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FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Iran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of the games are set for Los Angeles, one in Seattle