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Kane strikes twice as England snatch 2-1 win against Tunisia; rain forces second WI vs SL Test to be drawn

Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defence just as time was running out.

Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defence just as time was running out.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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Cricket

Second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka ends in a draw

Weather and Kraigg Brathwaite rescued West Indies on the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka as the match ended in a draw.

The match, embroiled in a ball-tampering issue, came to a thrilling finish as rain had the final say with the Windies 147 for five. Chasing 296 for victory, opener Brathwaite remained unbeaten on 59.

Football

Kane grabs late winner for England

England captain Harry Kane scored twice in their game against Tunisia, including a header in the 91st minute, to give his side a winning start as they huffed and puffed to a 2-1 victory in their Group G encounter.

Belgium currently lead Group G on goal difference, courtesy their 3-0 victory against Panama on Monday.

In the other Group F game played on Monday, VAR came to Sweden’s assistance as they scored of a penalty to defeat South Korea 1-0.

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