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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said that filling Eoin Morgan's shoes for the ODI series against Pakistan will be "unbelievably big to fill". Stokes was announced as the captain for the three ODIs against Pakistan after the first-choice squad reported seven Covid-19 cases and is now in self-isolation. ....
Eight-time champion Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon Championships, losing 3-6, 6-7(4), 0-6 to 14th seed Hubart Hurkacz of Poland in quarter-finals on Wednesday. But world No. 1 Novak Djokovic recorded his 100th win on grass courts as he beat Marton Fucsovics of Hungary 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to enter semi-finals. ....
Former Labor party leader Isaac Herzog has been sworn in as Israel's new president. ....
Four persons suspected of assassinating Haiti's President Jovenel Moise have been killed in a shootout with the security forces, police said. ....
Fans were left seething after a laser beam was pointed at the face and eyes of Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel while he was trying to save a penalty from England striker Harry Kane in extra-time of their semi-final of Euro 2020 at the Wembley Stadium late Wednesday night. ....
The ninth installment of the high-octane actioner "Fast & Furious" starring Vin Diesel, John Cena and Cardi B among others is all set to release theatrically in India on August 5, it was announced on Thursday. ....
Sri Lanka were dealt a blow ahead of the ODI series against India, that begins on July 13, when their batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for Covid-19. ....
Ashleigh Barty became the first world No. 1 to reach Wimbledon Championships final in five years after she defeated 2018 champion Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6(3) in the semi-finals on Thursday. ....
A second-string England cricket team beat Pakistan by nine wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday.....
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday the withdrawal of all British troops from Afghanistan, signalling the end of Britain's military mission in a two-decade long conflict. ....