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Ben Stokes has expressed confidence in England's preparedness for the fourth Test against India, highlighting the impact of their new mental performance coach, who brings expertise from New Zealand's successful rugby team. His insights are expected to bolster the team's mental resilience as they face a challenging series. Need More Context? 🔎

In the eighth match of the Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025, Singapore will face Samoa at the Singapore National Cricket Ground on 22nd July at 11:30 AM IST. Singapore holds a third-place position with one win, while Samoa sits at the bottom with three losses, both teams aiming for a crucial victory to improve their rankings. Key players to watch include Venkatram Harsh, Sathish Kannusami, Caleb Kiran Jasmat, and Saumani Tiai in this anticipated match. Full Article

Mirpur Magicians have key players like Taskin Ahmed, who has taken 15 wickets in his last 5 T20 matches at the venue, and Khushdil Shah, who averages over 70 fantasy points with impressive stats in 16 matches. Against Bangladesh, Mohammad Haris and Parvez Hossain Emon have shown strong performances, while in-form players like Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, and Mustafizur Rahman have been consistent with their contributions. Tanzid Hasan leads in runs and sixes for Bangladesh in T20Is in 2025. Full Article