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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 15:52 ISTMonty Panesar feels Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket due to struggles with deliveries outside off stump. Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test Cricket on May 12. (Picture Credit: AFP)Former England spinner Monty Panesar suggests Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket before the England tour stemmed from his persistent struggles against deliveries outside the off stump.

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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 15:29 ISTFrench defender Mamadou Sarr signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea from their sister club Strasbourg. Mamadou Sarr signed with Chelsea from Strasbourg (X)French defender Mamadou Sarr has signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea, joining from Ligue 1 team Strasbourg, the Premier League club announced on Monday. While financial details were undisclosed, British media reported the deal is valued at around 14 million euros ($16 million).

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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 15:13 ISTMichael Vaughan feels Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test captain is a bold call after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements. India's Test captain Shubman Gill (X/BCCI)Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that appointing 25-year-old Shubman Gill as India’s Test captain for the upcoming five-Test series against England is a “bold move" following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the red-ball format.

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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 00:40 ISTCarlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6 (10-2) in the final to defend the men’s title at Roland Garros. French Open: Carlos Alcaraz after beating Jannik Sinner (AP)Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points and staged an incredible comeback from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner in a remarkable French Open final on Sunday.

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Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 00:00 ISTIndia A reached 163/4 in their second innings, leading by 184 runs against England Lions. KL Rahul scored a fine half-century for India A. (PTI Photo)India A reached 163 for four in their second innings, extending their lead to 184 runs on the third day of the second unofficial Test against England Lions on Sunday. India A had earlier scored 348 all out in their first innings and bowled out England Lions for 327, securing a 21-run first-innings lead.