FPL Draft 101, explained: how the on-the-clock format actually works before your group chat picks
Premier League USA's @plinusa FPL Draft 101 carousel walked new drafters through the no-budget snake format on 4 August 2026. The fantasy desk unpacks the on-the-clock timer, the squad shape, the scoring differences and the first three picks.
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FPL Draft 101, explained: how the on-the-clock format actually works before your group chat picks
Premier League USA's @plinusa FPL Draft 101 carousel walked new drafters through the no-budget snake format on 4 August 2026.
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India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I pitch report: Harare conditions, averages and the toss call
Venue averages, weather window and the chase maths before the 26 July final T20I at Harare Sports Club.
India open Harare T20I window on 23 July with three matches in four days
Three T20Is in Harare from 23–26 July 2026 — India’s rotation window and Zimbabwe’s home competitive block.
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India open Harare T20I window on 23 July with three matches in four days
Harare hosts India’s three-match T20I stop from 23–26 July 2026 inside a four-day window.
Mumbai's captain choice: a defensive bowler, a pinch-hitter, or both
Hardik Pandya's bowling workload is down 22% in the last ten games. The data says he'll be used differently on Sunday.
Arsenal's press triggers: where Spurs lost the midfield battle
Arteta set three distinct press cues. Postecoglou's response in the first 15 minutes explained the final scoreline.
Season awards: who the desk picked, who the league picked, and why they differ
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The run that broke the national record: five splits, one decision, two seconds
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Rome draw: why a Sinner-Medvedev first round will quietly shape the bracket
Italian Open seedings created an unusual opening. Two players will arrive fresher than the field expects.
Trade window reopening: five names who actually move the needle
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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Wankhede, 19:30 IST. Our win probability is 54-46, with a target of 172 if Mumbai bat first. Skip the noise. Read the three sentences that actually matter.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| rajasthan_rider_04 | Pro League | Cricket | 2,84,000 | 15:42 IST |
| bengaluru_no8 | Mega Contest | Cricket | 1,12,500 | 15:30 IST |
| kerala_cricketer | Head-to-Head | Cricket | 47,200 | 14:55 IST |
| delhi_wall_17 | Practice | Football | 8,950 | 14:10 IST |
| chennai_keeper | Pro League | Cricket | 5,63,400 | 13:38 IST |
| manchester_blue | Top 100 | Football | 22,750 | 13:12 IST |
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How to read a cricket pitch in ninety seconds
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Five tactical trends reshaping the Premier League this season
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