Top Stories: Your Daily News Roundup – 10th of July 2019

Updated - 19 Aug 2019, 08:06 PM

Matt Henry
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Hello, we’re here with the daily news roundup for Wednesday (July 10). Here’re some of the top news stories that subsequently grabbed eyeballs around the world.

Let’s have a look at what is taking place in the cricketing world:

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New Zealand beat India in a thriller at Manchester:

India vs New Zealand, ICC World Cup 2019
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In the first semi-final at the Old Trafford in Manchester, New Zealand won the heart-throbbing thriller by 18 runs despite a courageous fightback from Ravindra Jadeja 77 (59) and MS Dhoni 50 (72). The duo put up a 106-run partnership for the seventh wicket before Trent Boult pulled things back for the Kiwis.

On Tuesday, Kane Williamson won the toss to bat first. However, the play was stopped by rain when the Black Caps were 211 for five in 46.1 overs.

Meanwhile, the game resumed on a reserve day which saw them ending up on scoring 239 for eight in 50 overs.

In response, India were all out for 221 in 49.3 overs.

Imam-ul-Haq urges fans not to target their families:

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Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq during a press briefing admitted the fact that they’re the people to be blamed following a slump against Australia.

The second leading run-scorer for Pakistan at the ICC World Cup 2019, has requested fans that they could criticise players. But they should not get personal when it comes to the players’ families

Sourav Ganguly Recalls How Players Evade Sledging Opponents:

Sourav Ganguly
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Former Team India skipper revealed how his teammates have had struggled when it came to the mental battles during their heydays.

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While speaking during India-New Zealand semi-final at Manchester, Ganguly also conceded that how Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman had walked away when he asked them about sledging their opponents.

However, Ganguly revealed Harbhajan Singh has done he has told in during their playing days.

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