74 days to the World Cup: The countries that made it the furthest in their World Cup debut
The four new teams in the 2026 World Cup field will join a long history of debutants — including two that went surprisingly far into the tournament.
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Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash is a tipping point – F1 must tweak 2026 regulations
Comment: The warning signs were present ahead of Bearman’s crash at the Japanese GP, in which the British 20-year-old sustained a ‘knee contusion’ after a 50G impact. Three events in, changes must be made to how F1 goes racing
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‘Two-year ban not working’: Sunil Gavaskar calls for stricter IPL pullout rules
Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to implement tougher penalties for last-minute IPL withdrawals, citing Ben Duckett's exit as evidence the current two-year ban is ineffective. Duckett's decision to prioritize England commitments, despite being picked by Delhi Capitals, has disrupted team planning and reignited calls for greater player accountability in the league.
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