Washington Sundar ruled out of ENG vs IND 3rd ODI as India suffer ano…

India cricket team will be without the services of all-rounder Washington Sundar in the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord’s on Sunday. The Tamil Nadu star sustained a hamstring injury while batting in the 2nd ODI in Cardiff, forcing him to stay off the field in the 2nd innings. Sundar’s injury comes as the latest blow to India who are already without the services of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy – the former picking up an injury before the end of the T20I series, while the latter is yet to recover completely.

Washington Sundar ruled out of ENG vs IND 3rd ODI

As per news agency PTI, Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI and is likely to be out of action for some time. The incident occured when the all-rounder was batting and took his first run after hitting the ball towards mid-off. Washi seemed to have pulled his hamstring, making it difficult for him to run between the wickets. Two deliveries later, he was caught behind b Jos Buttler, perishing after scoring just 2 from 5 balls.

Sundar came out to bat at number 6 folowing the dismissal of Virat Kohli. Iyer and the former Indian captain had stitched together a 67-run partnership for the 4th wicket and it was important for India to have another big partnership. However, that was not the case as Sundar was injured. Speaking at the post-match press conference, India cricket team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained that the injury to the all-rounder prevented India from having a good partnership, thereby preventing them from setting a challenging target. mchezo.co.za

“I personally felt that Washington’s injury, which he had after he took his first run at mid-off and (injured) his hamstring. It looks like an injury. And then, next ball he got out. From there, we again wanted a partnership, but unfortunately we lost Axar Pate and Shivam Dube,” Kotak said.

Meanwhile, captain Shubman Gill said that Sundar’s injury came as a momentum loss for the team as they were forced to change their strategies. He noted that Washi was a key part of the team who could have played a part in reducing the pressure while batting had he not been injured.

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“You know, he’s a key part of our team. I think he got injured while he was batting, taking that run to mid-off and maybe it would have played a part, squeezing in the pressure. We had to bowl our main bowlers throughout the inning. But I don’t think it would have made a really big difference because the ball was doing for the fast bowlers. But when you lose a key player like that, you have to change your strategies, you have to change who’s going to bowl. So in terms of that, yes, there was a bit of momentum loss for us,” Gill said.

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New Jersey [USA], July 17 (ANI): Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to meet on the football pitch for the first time as defending champions Argentina take on Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New Jersey on July 19 (local time), but the two stars share a connection that dates back more than 18 years.

In a post on X, UNICEF shared a photograph from the first meeting between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, which took place more than 18 years ago during a fundraising photoshoot.

UNICEF said that an infant, Lamine Yamal, accompanied by his mother Sheila, met Messi during the event. Today, both footballers serve as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, using their global platforms to support children and promote their rights and well-being.

As Spain and Argentina prepare for the World Cup final, the clash between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi represents a surreal meeting of the past, present, and future of football.

Spain secured a place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph after defeating France 2-0 with a composed performance. Lamine Yamal played a key role in the win, winning a penalty after dispossessing Lucas Digne, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted in the 22nd minute to give Spain the lead.

Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage after the break following a fine move with Dani Olmo, while France struggled to create clear chances. Yamal had a goal ruled out for offside, and despite late efforts from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, Spain’s defence held firm to secure their sixth clean sheet in seven tournament matches.

The victory booked Spain’s second-ever World Cup final appearance, where they will face Argentina.

Argentina, on the other hand, secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over England in Atlanta, overturning a first-half deficit with Enzo Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into the title clash against Spain.

Notably, Messi played a pivotal role in Argentina’s victory. Although he did not get on the scoresheet, the captain provided assists for both of the defending champions’ goals, proving instrumental in their comeback triumph. (ANI)

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Montevideo [Uruguay], July 17 (ANI): Uruguay star footballer Luis Suarez shared a heartfelt post with Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario, describing him as “the best nine of all time" after meeting the former World Cup winner.

Suarez shared a photograph on X featuring himself alongside Ronaldo. Captioning the image, the Inter Miami forward wrote, “The best nine of all time!"

El mejor nueve de la historia! ‍ pic.twitter.com/pRPyZ0yrLP

— Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) July 16, 2026

A few days back, Inter Miami star Suarez shared a special moment with England captain Harry Kane, exchanging jerseys and posing for a picture amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.

Suarez shared the image on X and wrote, “With a great 9! A pleasure to meet you @HKane."

The photograph showed Suarez and Kane holding each other’s No. 9 jerseys, with the two veteran forwards sharing a warm interaction.

Con un gran 9! Un placer conocerte @HKane ‍ pic.twitter.com/DMTL7YlccJ

— Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) July 10, 2026

Suarez is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation. The Uruguayan forward, popularly known as “El Pistolero", currently plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami and has scored more than 600 goals in his professional career.

Born in Salto, Uruguay, on January 24, 1987, Suarez has enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe and South America. He first rose to prominence with Ajax, where he captained the Dutch club and established himself as one of Europe’s most prolific goal scorers.

The striker further enhanced his reputation during his spell at Liverpool, winning the Premier League Golden Boot and the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award in the 2013-14 season. He later joined Barcelona, where he formed the iconic “MSN" attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar, helping the Spanish giants win multiple domestic titles, the UEFA Champions League, and the 2015-16 European Golden Shoe.

Suarez also played a key role in Atletico Madrid’s 2020-21 La Liga title-winning campaign before joining Inter Miami, where he reunited with several of his former Barcelona teammates.

At the international level, Suarez is Uruguay’s all-time leading goal scorer and ranks among the highest-scoring South American men’s footballers in international history. Renowned for his clinical finishing, intelligent movement, and relentless competitive spirit, he has cemented his place among football’s most accomplished forwards, despite a career that has also featured several high-profile on-field controversies. (ANI)

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Boria Majumdar

I have known Rohit Sharma for a good 20 years. In fact, I have covered his entire career. Even during my ban, Rohit and I did not lose touch. While I couldn’t interview him, we stayed in touch and he always had words of support. In that sense, there has always been genuine mutual respect. I needed to make that clear before getting into this deep dive.

What I saw of Rohit in Cardiff was disappointing. He faced 46 balls but, apart from the one six off Gus Atkinson, he never really looked in. He got a life when Atkinson dropped a catch and the ball trickled away for four. In fact, the last ten balls of his innings were all dot balls, three of them against Will Jacks. A set, in-form Rohit would never let that happen. You would expect at least a couple of those deliveries to disappear into the stands. Not in Cardiff. He simply wasn’t able to do it despite all the effort. And that was painful to watch.

Is Lord’s the last dance? Or can Rohit defy the odds and produce one final act of resurrection? How much does he have left mentally to be able to do it? And, perhaps more importantly, does he still believe he has the game?

I have watched Rohit very closely throughout this series and have been impressed by his training drills. He has batted reasonably well in the nets, and the session where he simulated a match situation was particularly intense. He has spent hours on his fielding drills and has worked wonders on his fitness. All of those things tell me he genuinely believed he could play in the 2027 World Cup.

But when I watched him trying to play the pull shot against Jofra Archer in Cardiff, it seemed to me that he was a nanosecond slow. Twice, he was struck on the body and, on another occasion, he skied a catch that was dropped. That is how sport works. Even for a legend of his calibre, things become difficult after a point, and even the most intense training sessions do not always translate into regular big scores on the pitch.

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Lord’s will not just be a test of skill. It will also be a test of resolve. Rohit knows how important it is to score, and that is when a performer of his calibre can sometimes produce something extraordinary. A last hurrah of sorts. You cannot explain it through pure logic. Sport has never been just about logic.

That is what every Rohit supporter will hope to see at Lord’s. Reason tells you it will be difficult – very difficult, in fact. But when has sport ever been just about reason? Legends define sport because they defy reason. They go against the grain. They script their own stories. Rohit will get one more opportunity at Lord’s to do exactly that. It could prove to be a pivotal moment, and one can only wish him the very best in what may well be one final defining battle.

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New York [USA], July 17 (ANI): The shirt worn by Brazil legend Pele during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final, where he scored twice, has been sold for USD 4.9 million at auction, making it the most valuable piece of memorabilia associated with the football icon, Reuters reported, citing Sotheby’s.

The iconic No. 10 shirt, worn by a 17-year-old Pele as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 in Stockholm to win their first FIFA World Cup title in 1958, attracted 10 bids from more than five bidders, Sotheby’s said as per Reuters.

The sale made it the second-most expensive football shirt ever auctioned, behind the USD 9.3 million paid in 2022 for Diego Maradona’s Argentina jersey from the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, in which he scored the famous “Hand of God" goal.

Pele, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 82, scored twice in the 1958 final and remains the youngest player ever to score in a FIFA World Cup final. According to Sotheby’s, the shirt was previously sold at auction in 2004 for GBP 70,505.

Pele won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970 editions, making it the most FIFA WC wins by a single player. He scored a brace in the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden, winning the match 5-2 and scored six goals in the tournament.

While Pele could score just one goal in the next edition, Brazil managed to make it back-to-back WC titles with a 3-1 win over then-Czechoslovakia. In the 1970 final, the legendary Brazilian scored the opening goal in the country’s 4-1 win over Italy in the final. He scored a total of four goals in the tournament. He passed away at the age of 82 following a cancer battle. (ANI)

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