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Ravichandran Ashwin expressed doubts about India's T20 World Cup 2026 prospects despite a dominant win over Pakistan. He cited a lack of power-hitting depth compared to rivals like Australia and England. The article highlights Smriti Mandhana's crucial 68, Richa Ghosh's explosive 34*, and Deepti Sharma's historic 5/10 haul, which secured a 64-run victory.

Japanese football fans captivated the world by cleaning stadium stands after a thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands. This heartwarming tradition, rooted in respect for players and venues, saw supporters use blue bags to collect litter. The gesture, first seen in 1998, highlights a unique aspect of Japanese sporting culture, leaving AT&T Stadium spotless.

Indian team management sees Nitish Kumar Reddy as a potential seam-bowling allrounder. He is being developed as an alternative for the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. Reddy recently impressed with his bowling against Afghanistan. He is actively working on improving his bowling skills. This development aims to strengthen the Indian team's options.

Dhiraj Bommadevara achieved a significant double at the World Cup Stage-III in Antalya, securing a historic recurve mixed team gold with Kumkum Anil Mohod and then clinching the individual recurve gold. This marks India's first World Cup recurve mixed team gold since 2022 and a personal best for Bommadevara.