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CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
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India, UK to resume Free Trade Agreement talks; UK Minister to visit India next week
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Ohio State makes coordinators Matt Patricia, Brian Hartline official
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ICC CT2025: England announce playing XI for campaign opener against Australia
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In-form India aim to replicate recent heroics in campaign opener against Bangladesh
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