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The BCCI has selected Shardul Thakur to replace an injured Jasprit Bumrah for the three-match ODI series against England, starting July 12. Bumrah, who was ruled out of the ongoing T20I series after fracturing his thumb, will not play any part in the ODIs as well. Thakur last played for India in the T20I Nidahas Trophy in March, 2018. Here is more.

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Major Phil Packer - the inspirational injured British Serviceman recently climbed the 3593-foot "El Capitan" in Yosemite. He cranked out over 4,250 pull-ups to complete the climb. This inspirational adventurer and explorer is fundraising for Help for Heroes.

Hardik Pandya's participation in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 came to an end after the all-rounder was ruled out of the tournament with a lower back injury. Pandya suffered the blow in the match against Pakistan. It has been learnt that Deepak Chahar has been called upon as his replacement.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah hobbled off after getting injured in his side's 2-1 win over Leicester City in a Premier League clash at Anfield. Salah was downed by Leicester's Hamza Choudhury after a strong challenge. However, a report states that he could be in line to feature against Man United.

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Till date, India have clinched the U-19 World Cup four times and three out of the four winning captains were soon handed their senior team call-ups.