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Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach to address defensive frailties and revive the squad. Ollie Robinson makes a stunning Test comeback with three wickets in a single over at Lord's. Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska reaches the French Open final, facing teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva. In World Cup warm-ups, Ivory Coast stun France while second-string Spain are held by Iraq. Pakistan beat Australia 2-1 in the ODI series with a four-wicket win.

Iraola appointed as Liverpool's new head coach

Iraola appointed as Liverpool's new head coachLiverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, with the Spaniard arriving at Anfield to finalize the deal. His to-do list includes fixing the defence, reviving the attacking output of key players, and winning back frustrated fans who have voiced displeasure at recent results. Multiple analysts highlight Iraola's man-management skills and tactical approach as reasons he could succeed at one of England's biggest clubs.

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Iraola's Liverpool to-do list: Fix defence, get Isak firing and stop the Anfield boos (Sky Sports)
Man management and 'a bottle of magic' - How Iraola can step up at Liverpool (Sky Sports)
Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool (BBC)
Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalize Anfield deal as Spaniard announced as new head coach (Arab News)
Why Liverpool have turned to Iraola to fix their biggest issue (The Independent)

Robinson takes three wickets in stunning Lord's return

Robinson takes three wickets in stunning Lord's returnOllie Robinson marked his England comeback with a sensational spell, taking three wickets in a single over on a dramatic day at Lord's. The seamer admitted he feared he would never play for England again before his recall. His performance lifted England's spirits after New Zealand had initially dominated with the ball, bowling the hosts out cheaply.

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Robinson takes three wickets in over on England comeback during wild day at Lord's (Sky Sports)
THREE wickets in ONE over! Robinson inspires England comeback (Sky Sports)
Ollie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback (The Guardian)
How Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return (The Independent)

Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open final

Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open finalMaja Chwalinska has become the first qualifier in French Open history to reach the women's singles final, defeating Diana Shnaider in a historic run. The Polish player, who credits sipping tea for maintaining her composure, will face teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva for the title. Andreeva, 18, has taken the tournament by storm and is already being hailed as the next-generation star of women's tennis.

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Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska’s run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva (AP News)
History-making qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final (Al Jazeera)
Chwalinska makes history after stunning Shnaider to reach French Open final (The Guardian)
Qualifier Chwalinska defeats Shnaider to make history and reach French Open final - live (The Independent)

Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up

Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-upIvory Coast delivered a statement victory over France in a World Cup warm-up match, sending a warning to one of the tournament favourites. Meanwhile, a second-string Spain side was held to a draw by Iraq in a low-key send-off. The results have reshaped expectations ahead of the World Cup, particularly around France's form and depth.

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World Cup latest: France beaten by Ivory Coast, Spain held by Iraq (Sky Sports)
Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites (Al Jazeera)
Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off (Arab News)

Pakistan beat Australia 2-1 in ODI series

Pakistan beat Australia 2-1 in ODI seriesPakistan secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over Australia with a four-wicket win in the decider. The result caps a strong performance from the Pakistani side and raises questions about Australia's limited-overs form ahead of major tournaments. The series concluded with competitive cricket across all three matches.

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Day one reportRobinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts (The Guardian)
CricketPakistan beat Australia by four wickets to claim ODI series 2-1 (The Guardian)
England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened (The Guardian)