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Tony Ura

Assad Vala (C)

Kiplin Doriga (W)

Lega Siaka

Charles Amini

Hiri Hiri

Sese Bau

Norman Vanua

Alei Nao

John Kariko

Semo Kamea

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Lachlan Lake

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (C)

Ibrahim Takahashi

Sabaorish Ravichandran

Tsuyoshi Takada

Declan Suzuki

Reo Sakurano

Wataru Miyauchi (W)

Piyush Kumbhare

Kohei Kubota

Ryan Drake

Abdul Samad

Abhishek Anand

Alexander Shirai Patmore

Benjamin Ito-Davis

Charles Matsumoto Hinze

Declan Suzuki-McComb

Esam Rahman

Kazuma Kato-Stafford

Kazumasa Takahashi

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming

Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake

Koji Hardgrave Abe

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake

Makoto Taniyama

Reo Sakurano-Thomas

Shoma Sugaya-Slater

Wataru Miyauchi

Ainui Loi

Asadollah Vala

Boio Ray

Chad Aiwati Soper

Charles Jordan Alewa Amini

Damien Apa Ravu

Doko Rupa

Gaudi Toka

Hila George Vaieke Vare

Jack Wandil William Gardner

Jason Kila

John Lohia Mea Kariko

Kabua Vagi Morea

Kipling Doriga

Malcolm Aporo

Michael Charlie

Norman Oreta Vanua

Nosaina Pokana

Patrick Nou

Peter Karoho

Riley Hekure

Semo Igo Kamea

Tony Pala Ura

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Shivam Dube backs Chennai Super Kings to bounce back despite poor start to IPL 2026.


Dube sends strong warning, promises turnaround ahead of clash with Delhi Capitals.

CSK remain winless after three games despite Dube’s impactful performances.

CSK's star all-rounder Shivam Dube in the frame (IPL).

IPL 2026: Shivam Dube warns teams of CSK's comeback amidst shoddy show

Former India's star all-rounder Irfan Pathan pointed out Shubman Gill's tactical mistake during Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 clash

Irfan Pathan feels Shubman Gill made a tactical mistake during DC vs GT IPL 2026 clash

GT had the last laugh against DC with one-run win in the last-ball thriller

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (X)

'That was a big mistake': Irfan Pathan highlights Gill's tactical blunder

Murali Kartik wants a big change in Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) playing XI ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Murali Kartik has called for a big change in KKR's playing XI amidst team's shoddy show in IPL 2026

Murali Kartik doesn't see anything coming from Cameron Green in the ongoing season

KKR's star all-rounder Cameron Green in this frame. (Screengrab)

'Not seeing anything coming from him': Kartik points out KKR's weak link

KL Rahul’s brilliant 92 earns praise from Ambati Rayudu, who backs his role as an anchor despite Delhi Capitals’ narrow loss.


Rayudu highlights Rahul’s decision-making as the key area, not his batting ability.

After a slow start, Rahul bounces back with a stunning knock against Gujarat Titans.

K. L. Rahul in the frame.

IPL 2026: Rayudu dissects KL Rahul's batting approach during DC vs GT clash

Axar Patel backs David Miller after last-ball heartbreak, urges Delhi Capitals to move on in IPL 2026.


Axar Patel defends Miller’s decision, credits his late blitz for keeping DC in the chase.

KL Rahul’s 92 goes in vain as DC suffer narrow loss but stay fourth in standings.

IPL 2026: Axar Patel consoles heartbroken Miller as DC lose last-over thriller to GT

IPL 2026: Axar Patel breaks silence on David Miller after last-ball drama vs GT

Others

Ayush Shetty is on a roll as he cruised into Badminton Asia Championships 2026 quarterfinals with dominant win over Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen

Ayush Shetty marched into Badminton Asia Championships 2026 quarterfinals

Meanwhile, PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy's campaign came to a halt

India's star shuttlers Ayush Shetty (L) and PV Sindhu in this frame. (Getty)

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Ayush storms into quarterfinals; Sindhu, Pran

Papua New Guinea vs Japan Playing XI

PNG vs JPN Match 12 Playing XI - Port Moresby (29 July 2023)

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