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India batters flop as England win 3rd T20I by seven wickets to clinch series

India put up an inept batting performance, scoring only 122 for eight, courtesy wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh's 22-ball 33 and all rounder Pooja Vastrakar's unbeaten 19 off 11 deliveries. Indian batter were unable to navigate through the England spin bowling as the trio of Sophie Ecclestone (3/25), Sarah Glenn (2/11) and Bryony Smith accounted for six wickets. England scored the runs in 18.2 overs, courtesy opener Sophia Dunkley's 49 off 44 and 18-year-old Caspey's unbeaten 38-run knock that took the hosts over the line and seal the three-match series 2-1. "I think we were 20 runs short. Credit to our bowlers for keeping us in the game," India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said after the game.

Mumbai Indians appoint Mark Boucher as head coach

Mark Boucher has been appointed Mumbai Indians' head coach for the upcoming IPL season, the franchise announced on Friday. The 45-year-old replaces former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene, who has been elevated to the role of global head of performance by the franchise. Boucher, who is currently the head coach of the South Africa men's national team, had earlier this week announced he will be stepping down from the role after the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule, three matches postponed

Queen Elizabeth II this weekend, but the upcoming state funeral for Britain's longest serving monarch on Monday has seen three matches postponed. Demands on police to handle the huge crowds descending on London to pay their respects as the Queen lies in state have seen Liverpool's trip to Chelsea and Manchester United's clash against Leeds called off.

T20 World Cup: England players had 'no issues' with Alex Hales's call-up, says Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler said players had no issues with the inclusion of Alex Hales in the Twenty20 World Cup squad after the batsman received his first call-up since being dropped from the squad in 2019. Hales, 33, was called up as a replacement for Jonny Bairstow, who was ruled out of the tournament in Australia after suffering a lower limb injury while playing golf. In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the preliminary squad for the 50-overs World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use. "I spoke to lots of the senior players to make sure that no one would have any issues with Alex being back in the team if we wanted to select him. No one had any issues," Buttler told reporters on Thursday ahead of their T20 series in Pakistan. "He's obviously been in excellent form. We know what a talented player he is and he's gained a lot of experience as well since the last time he played for England."

West Ham United survive scare, Villarreal beat Beer Sheva in Conference League

West Ham United survived an early scare to win 3-2 at Danes Silkeborg and Villarreal edged Hapoel Beer Sheva in the group stage of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Silkeborg, making their first group stage appearance in Europe since the 1997 Intertoto Cup, broke the deadlock after less than five minutes thanks to Kasper Kusk's effort. The Hammers responded just before the quarter of an hour mark as Manuel Lanzini converted a spot-kick.

Europa League: Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo send reminders as Manchester United beat Sheriff, Lazio thrashed

Cristiano Ronaldo gave timely reminders of their value with both on target as Manchester United got their Europa League campaign back on track with a 2-0 victory at Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday. Dutch club Feyenoord also registered their first points in emphatic fashion, crushing Sturm Graz 6-0 in Group F where Lazio were hammered 5-1 away to Danish side Midtjylland.

Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement: 'Always looked up to you'

Serena Williams welcomed Roger Federer to the tennis "retirement club" on Thursday, saying she has always admired and looked up to the Swiss legend. Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, said on Thursday he would retire after playing next week in London at the Laver Cup. Among those sending congratulations to the 41-year-old icon for his tremendous career was 23-time Grand Slam winner Williams, who said she was "evolving" away from tennis, with last week's US Open expected to be her final tournament.

After 15,000 matches, 20 Grand Slam titles and 24 years, Roger Federer announces retirement

The world's love affair with Roger Federer comes to an end, but as always, it's on his terms...And just like that, it was over. You always knew it was round the corner, but there was a "maybe one last time" rider flickering all the time. Now we know it's not happening. There will be no farewell tour, no grind of midnight despair. Roger Federer will not be performing for us beyond the Laver Cup next week.

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India batters flop as England win 3rd T20I by seven wickets to clinch series

Mumbai Indians appoint Mark Boucher as head coach

Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule, three matches postponed

T20 World Cup: England players had 'no issues' with Alex Hales's call-up, says Jos Buttler

West Ham United survive scare, Villarreal beat Beer Sheva in Conference League

Europa League: Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo send reminders as Manchester United beat Sheriff, Lazio thrashed

Serena Williams welcomes Roger Federer to retirement: 'Always looked up to you'

After 15,000 matches, 20 Grand Slam titles and 24 years, Roger Federer announces retirement