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<p>Dean Elgar, who is 36 years old, leaves behind an illustrious Test career, having scored 5,347 runs across 86 matches since his debut in 2012.</p>

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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Kimi Antonelli had a decent start to his career in F1. He finished in the top six in five of his first six races.



Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison has defended rookie Kimi Antonelli, attributing his recent struggles to the team's car performance issues rather than Antonelli's driving ability.

Despite a promising start to the season, Antonelli's points drought and race retirements have been linked to Mercedes’ competitiveness challenges, not his own lack of talent.

Kimi Antonelli in the frame.

Mercedes stand by Kimi Antonelli, blaming car performance for rookie's recent struggles

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Mohammed Siraj has picked up 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker of the series after Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah. 

Mohammed Siraj picked up 14 wickets in 4 Tests of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Mohammed Siraj is currently third highest wicket taker in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Mohammed Siraj of India participates in Day 4 of the Fourth Rothesay Test match between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on July 26, 2025.

South Africa legend's four-word social media post for Mohammed Siraj in India vs England fifth Test goes viral

Rhea Ripley credits her husband, Buddy Matthews, for her success and work-life balance.


Rhea Ripley gives credit to her husband, Buddy Matthews, for providing essential support and understanding challenges in wrestling.

Ripley hinted at the possibility of working with Matthews on WWE if he makes a return.

Rhea Ripley in the frame.

Rhea Ripley credits 3-time WWE champion for her success, says 'I don't think I could do it without him'

Ayush Mhatre-led India Under-19 side are coming off a successful tour of England, where it won the Youth ODI series 3-2, before the two-match Test series ended in a 0-0 stalemate.


Ayush Mhatre to lead India Under-19 in Australia. 

Ayush Mhatre 340 runs in four innings against England. 

aibhav Suryavanshi of India U19 plays a shot during the Youth One Day Match between England U19 and India U19 at County Ground in Hove, England on June 25, 2025 in Hove, England.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are looking to sign 19-year-old Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes from Braga for his €40 million release clause.



AL-Nassr look to sign 19-year-old Roger Fernandes, to add depth in their squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate for Al-Nassr with his record-breaking performances. 

Cristiano Ronaldo in the frame.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eye Portuguese winger with €40 million release clause

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Adam Matthew Rossington

Charles William James Allison

Dean Elgar

Jamal Adrian Richards

James Alexander Porter

Jordan Matthew Cox

Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha

Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed

Luc Martin Benkenstein

Mackenzie William Jones

Matthew James J Critchley

Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper

Nicholas Laurence Joseph Browne

Noah Robin Mostyn Thain

Paul Ian Walter

Robin James Das

Samuel James Cook

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Metropolitan Police Sports Club Ground, Imber Court, East Molesey

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - r

Graham Napier

139* by Jordan Cox v Hampshire on July 17, 2025 - w

Jordan Cox

129 by Cameron Delport v Surrey on July 19, 2019 - r

Cameron Delport

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - w

Tim Southee

5/17 by Greg Smith v Kent on June 20, 2012 - r

Greg Smith

5/27 by Jesse Ryder v Kent on July 12, 2014 - r

Jesse Ryder

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - Essex beat Sussex by 128 Runs

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - Essex beat Glamorgan by 5 Wickets

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343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - w

Peter Perrin

286 by John Freeman v Northamptonshire on June 11, 1921 - d

John Freeman

277 by Charlie McGahey v Derbyshire on May 22, 1905 - i

Charlie McGahey

10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - r

Harry Pickett

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Trevor Bailey

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Mark Ilott

343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - Derbyshire beat Essex by 9 Wickets

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