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Cliff Notes – “There’s some quality energy as India take on India A behind closed doors” India prepares for their five-Test series against England with a four-day match against India A, held behind closed doors in Beckenham. Bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasises the importance of consistency and character in adapting to varying pitch conditions ahead of the Tests. Several senior players have shown promising form in previous matches for India A, although bowlers Reddy and…

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Tsunoda “knows what’s going to happen” if he can’t turn around Red Bull F1 form F1

Tsunoda Looks to Reset F1 Career at Canadian Grand Prix Yuki Tsunoda is aiming for a fresh start at the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, as he acknowledges the pressure to perform amidst questions over his future with the Red Bull Racing team. The Japanese driver, who has experienced mixed fortunes since his promotion to Red Bull, admits he “knows what’s going to happen” if he is unable to turn around his current form. Pressure…

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Cliff Notes – Transfer window weekly: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced? Manchester United is monitoring Viktor Gyökeres but prioritising a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, with potential player sales to free up budget. André Onana expects to remain at United, despite interest from Saudi Arabia, while the club is keeping an eye on Emiliano Martínez’s situation at Aston Villa. Chelsea’s pursuit of Mike Maignan from AC Milan has stalled, but they plan to renew…

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Cliff Notes – Captain Cummins in a league of legends feat Benaud, Imran and more Pat Cummins reached 300 Test wickets during the World Test Championship final, becoming the 40th bowler and the eighth Australian to achieve this milestone. He is the fifth-fastest bowler to reach 300 wickets, completing the feat in 68 Tests and 13,725 balls, with a remarkable strike rate of 45.75 balls per wicket. As captain, Cummins has taken 136 wickets, ranking…

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Cliff Notes – Alex Carey has another eventful outing at Lord’s Alex Carey faced scrutiny for a reverse sweep attempt that led to his dismissal, despite previous success with the shot in different conditions. He also dropped a catch off Wiaan Mulder, a rare misstep given his strong wicketkeeping form over the past two years. Alex Carey has another eventful outing at Lord’s Alex Carey’s previous day of Test cricket at Lord’s was interesting. So…

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Cliff Notes – Borussia Dortmund reject Chelsea’s €50m offer for Jamie Gittens Chelsea’s €50 million bid for winger Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, following an earlier offer of €35.5 million. The 20-year-old is eager to join Chelsea, who must act swiftly to register him for the Club World Cup by Tuesday. Borussia Dortmund reject Chelsea’s €50m offer for Jamie Gittens – sources Chelsea have had a €50 million ($57.1m) follow-up offer for…

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Cliff Notes – Reddy or Thakur? Both have work to do ahead of first Test Nitish Kumar Reddy’s performance in England has raised concerns, particularly regarding his ability to handle seam movement and bounce, despite a half-century in the second innings at Canterbury. Shardul Thakur, with more experience in English conditions, has shown better bowling effectiveness and movement, making him a more convincing option as a bowling allrounder for the upcoming Test. Reddy or Thakur?…

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Feel F1 performance for yourself: Take home Red Bull’s RB17 for .7m F1

Red Bull Unveils $6.7m RB17 Hypercar at Monaco Grand Prix At the Monaco Grand Prix, Red Bull Advanced Technologies has introduced its stunning RB17 hypercar, available for an eye-watering $6.7 million. Showcased against the backdrop of Monaco’s glitzy harbour, the RB17’s striking design and F1-level performance capabilities aim to attract discerning buyers despite the steep price tag. Take Home the RB17 for $6.7 Million For those with deep pockets, the opportunity to own a piece…

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