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Mitchell attains career best in ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings

Dubai, Nov 5 (UNI) New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings after helping his team complete a 3-0 series triumph over England at home.
Mitchell's knocks of 56 not out in the second ODI in Hamilton and 44 in the final match in Wellington this past week has helped him move up two slots and he finished the series with an aggregate of 178 runs, which won him the Player of the Series award.
Left-hander Rachin Ravindra is another one from New Zealand to prosper in the rankings, attaining a career-best-equalling 14th position as his knocks of 44 and 56 in the final two ODIs helped him move up four slots.
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Geneva, July 13 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland attracted 830,000 television viewers and garnered around 690,000 views on online platforms, according to data released by Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on Monday.
The largest broadcaster in German-speaking Switzerland said the television audience represented
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Uganda's Kitara FC signs Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher

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Kampala, July 13 (UNI) Uganda Premier League side Kitara FC has signed Ghanaian defender Bonney Christopher on a two-year contract, the club announced on Monday. .

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Big names missing, departures likely as FC Barcelona starts pre-season training

13 Jul 2026 | 10:49 PM

Madrid, July 13 (UNI) FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as it looks to win a third consecutive domestic title. .

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Netherlands name squad for League 2 home tri-series

13 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM

Amsterdam, July 13 (UNI) The Netherlands have announced a 15-player squad for their
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ICC empowers Special Taskforce to develop roadmap for Afghan refugee women

13 Jul 2026 | 10:31 PM

Edinburgh, July 13 (UNI) The ICC Board, at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, endorsed the continuation of the Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers.

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