The East Zone selectors have defended their decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, describing the move as part of a long-term leadership plan rather than an indication of the team’s pecking order.While Ishan Kishan’s appointment as captain was widely expected, the decision to hand the vice-captaincy to Sooryavanshi drew attention, especially with experienced campaigners such as Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar also part of the squad.Sooryavanshi has featured in only eight first-class matches for Bihar, while Easwaran has played 113 first-class games and previously captained Bengal, India A and other representative…

Argentina’s appearance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final left much to be desired.Spain’s 1-0 victory, after extra time, did not tell the story of what was a dominant display that barely gave the Argentinians a sight of goal – let alone a shot.What followed the final whistle, however, turned…

Chatting with the media in New Jersey, Italian international Willy Gnonto spoke very highly of Leeds United’s US pre-season tour…

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Luxury’s biggest challenge isn’t simply convincing consumers to buy another beautifully made object. Increasingly, it’s persuading them to spend on ownership rather than experience. Hospitality has become fashion’s fiercest rival, entertainment has become retail’s most effective marketing tool and the brands winning attention are those creating communities rather than simply…

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