Indian cricket cannot afford another Caribbean misadventure

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Kroos hands baton to Bellingham as Carvajal and Vinicius goals seal 15th Champions League for Real Madrid

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Kompany at Bayern Munich merely the first bizarre choice of sunstroke season

In three years as manager of Anderlecht, Vincent Kompany won just 42 of his 96 games.…

Sunrisers’ high-risk approach failed in the final, but it was what got them there

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No quick fixes at Man United even if ten Hag goes after FA Cup final

In April 1989, with Alex Ferguson into the third year of what appeared certain to be…

Europa League final: The genius of Gasperini gets its just reward

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Europa League final: Alonso, the chosen one, against Gasperini, peerless journeyman

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Pat Cummins’ Midas Touch Has Revitalised Sunrisers Hyderabad

His Test numbers are those of an all-time great, and he has played key roles in…