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15 Aug 2026
Chelsea FC

Chelsea end pre-season with 3-1 win over Real Sociedad: Details

Chelsea FC wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 victory against Real Sociedad. The match was played at Stamford Bridge and saw British-record signing Morgan Rogers score on his debut.

15 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal

SL vs IND, 1st Test: Day 2 start timings changed

The second day of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and India will begin at 9:45am IST a change from the original schedule.

15 Aug 2026
Newcastle United

Newcastle United close in on Benfica's Amar Dedic: Details here

Newcastle United are closing in on a deal with Benfica for the transfer of defender Amar Dedic.

15 Aug 2026
Harmanpreet Singh

World Cup, men's hockey: All-round India beat Wales 3-1

On the occasion of Independence Day, the Indian men's hockey team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over Wales.

15 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

Ireland's Harry Tector, Curtis Campher shine with fifties versus Afghanistan

Ireland's Harry Tector and Curtis Campher shone with fifties versus Afghanistan in the 5th ODI on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal

Galle Test: Padikkal, Rahul put India in commanding position

Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul put India in a commanding position on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

15 Aug 2026
Azhar Ali

Pakistan's Test struggles linked to departmental cricket shutdown: Azhar Ali

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed the national team's recent struggles in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental sides in domestic cricket.

15 Aug 2026
Josh Hazlewood

Darwin Test: Are Australia still thinking of victory against Bangladesh?

Team Australia is still hopeful of a comeback in the ongoing opening Test match against Bangladesh, despite being in a difficult position at the end of day three.

15 Aug 2026
KL Rahul

Galle Test: KL Rahul retires hurt for 77*

Team India's vice-captain KL Rahul was forced to retire hurt on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

15 Aug 2026
Devdutt Padikkal

Confident Devdutt Padikkal celebrates Test return with maiden century: Stats

Devdutt Padikkal has stamped his authority with a brilliant knock on his Test return.

15 Aug 2026
Afghanistan Cricket Team

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai completes 50 wickets in ODI cricket: Stats

Afghanistan cricket team all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has attained a milestone of 50 wickets in ODIs.

15 Aug 2026
Ferran Torres

PSG sign Ferran Torres from FC Barcelona for £42.7m: Details

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have officially signed Spanish international Ferran Torres from FC Barcelona for a fee of £42.7 million.

15 Aug 2026
Australian Cricket Team

Darwin Test: Shanto 'not thinking about outcome' despite commanding position

Despite being firmly on top in the ongoing first Test against Australia in Darwin, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has stressed that his team is not getting ahead of themselves.

15 Aug 2026
Atletico Madrid

Cristian Romero bids farewell to Tottenham after Atletico Madrid move

Cristian Romero, the Argentine center-back, has bid farewell to Tottenham Hotspur after a five-year stint.

15 Aug 2026
Test Cricket

Decoding the top five best active batters in Test cricket

Test cricket demands far more than stroke-making ability. It tests patience, technique, temperament and the capacity to thrive when conditions turn difficult.

15 Aug 2026
Test Cricket

Decoding the top five best active pacers in Test cricket

Test cricket continues to be shaped by a formidable generation of fast bowlers, combining relentless pace, movement, accuracy and remarkable endurance.

15 Aug 2026
Mehidy Hasan

1st Test: Bangladesh further tighten grip over Australia

Team Bangladesh has tightened its grip over the ongoing opening Test match against Australia, reducing the visitors to 161/4 at stumps on Day 3.

15 Aug 2026
Test Cricket

Listing Bangladesh's highest Test scores in SENA nations

Team Bangladesh posted a massive 426/10 in their first innings of the ongoing opening Test against Australia in Darwin.

15 Aug 2026
Indian Cricket Team

These teams have featured in 600 or more Test matches

Team India has become the third side in the world to complete 600 Test matches.

15 Aug 2026
BCCI

BCCI to discuss Ajit Agarkar's extension after SL Tests: Report

Ajit Agarkar, the current chief of the men's selection committee, was expected to be given an extension until the 2027 ODI World Cup.

15 Aug 2026
Josh Hazlewood

Mehidy Hasan Miraz slams his maiden Test fifty versus Australia

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's brilliant 65 helped Bangladesh reach a commanding position at lunch on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia.

15 Aug 2026
ICC Cricket World Cup

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg backs ODI overhaul call: Details

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has expressed concern about the ODI format, while also calling for more meaning and significance in bilateral ODIs.

15 Aug 2026
Babar Azam

Babar Azam sustains hand injury ahead of England Tests: Details

Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has been ruled out for the remainder of a three-day practice match against PCC Select XI in Beckenham.

15 Aug 2026
Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood completes 300 Test wickets with six-fer versus Bangladesh

Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has become the ninth bowler from his country to take 300 Test wickets.

15 Aug 2026
Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen slams 63 in his 300th T20 appearance: Stats

Manchester Super Giants advanced to the final of The Hundred tournament after defeating Sunrisers Leeds by 20 runs in a thrilling eliminator match at The Kia Oval.

15 Aug 2026
Jasprit Bumrah

Should India move on from Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket?

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah won't be featuring in the Sri Lanka Test series.

14 Aug 2026
Chelsea FC

Chelsea expect Enzo Fernandez to stay after Manchester City snub

Chelsea FC are expecting midfielder Enzo Fernandez to remain with the club for the current season.

14 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

5th ODI preview: Can hosts Ireland avoid whitewash against Afghanistan?

Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI of the series on Saturday. The match will be played in Belfast.

14 Aug 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games: Details

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan.

14 Aug 2026
Dinesh Chandimal

Galle set to host its 50th match in Tests: Stats

India and Sri Lanka are set to clash in a two-match Test series starting from Saturday (August 15, 2026).

14 Aug 2026
Dhananjaya de Silva

Why did Sri Lanka turn to Niroshan Dickwella? Captain answers

Sri Lanka will resume their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign by hosting India in the upcoming two-match Test series.

14 Aug 2026
Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel denied bail in rape case

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel has been denied bail in a case of alleged rape, blackmail, and other offenses.

14 Aug 2026
Shubman Gill

Sri Lanka vs India: Shubman Gill eyes WTC final berth

Indian captain Shubman Gill has his eyes set on the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

14 Aug 2026
Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal averages 50 versus India in Test cricket: Stats

Sri Lanka and India are set to clash for the 1st Test of the two-match series, starting Saturday, August 15.

14 Aug 2026
Test Cricket

How has Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya performed in home Tests?

Sri Lanka and India gear up for the 1st Test of the two-match series on Saturday.

14 Aug 2026
Suryakumar Yadav

Three sides Suryakumar Yadav could join in IPL 2027

After a topsy-turvy 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Suryakumar Yadav's future with Mumbai Indians (MI) remains uncertain.

14 Aug 2026
Cesc Fabregas

Como make initial approach for Chelsea striker Liam Delap: Details

Cesc Fabregas's Como have expressed interest in signing Liam Delap from Chelsea.

14 Aug 2026
Sunil Gavaskar

A look at India's top five openers in Test cricket

Opening the innings is among the toughest jobs in Test cricket, and India have produced several incredible openers across generations.

Bhaichung Bhutia slams AIFF for FIFA ASEAN Cup snub: Details

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has criticized the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for opting out of the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.

14 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

AUS vs BAN: Litton Das records his 3rd duck (Tests)

Bangladesh cricket team batter Litton Das perished for a 12-ball duck on Day 2 of the 1st Test versus hosts Australia on Friday.

14 Aug 2026
Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka vs India: Which pacer will accompany Mohammed Siraj?

With Jasprit Bumrah sidelined due to injury, India captain Shubman Gill will have to take a tough decision regarding Mohammed Siraj's partner in the pace attack for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

14 Aug 2026
Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal open negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Jarell Quansah: Details

Arsenal have opened negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of England international Jarell Quansah.

14 Aug 2026
Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane set for commentary stint after retirement: Details here

Former Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his international retirement, is set to make his debut as a commentator.

14 Aug 2026
FIFA World Cup

Tottenham agree £30 million deal with Inter for Djed Spence

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a £30 million deal with Inter Milan for the transfer of England defender Djed Spence.

14 Aug 2026
India vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Can India ace spin challenge in Sri Lanka?

After a month-long break, India are set to face Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-match Test series, starting August 15 at Galle International Stadium.

14 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Darwin Test, Day 2: Bangladesh claim 153-run lead against Australia

Bangladesh shone for the second successive day, though Australia bounced back, in the ongoing 1st Test at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.

VVS Laxman to become BCCI Director of Cricket? Details here

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is set to take on a major role in Indian cricket.

14 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Darwin Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto slams his seventh half-century

Najmul Hossain Shanto led Bangladesh from the front on Day 2 of the 1st Test against Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.

14 Aug 2026
Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc surpasses Kapil Dev in Test wickets: Key stats

Australia's Mitchell Starc has added another feather to his cap, surpassing the great Kapil Dev in terms of Test wickets.

14 Aug 2026
Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek claims her first title of ongoing season: Stats

Iga Swiatek, the seventh seed from Poland, clinched her first title of the season on Thursday.

14 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan sets record with Test century against Australia

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim brought up an incredible ton against Australia in the ongoing 1st Test at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin.

14 Aug 2026
Mominul Haque

Bangladesh's Mominul Haque breaks this Test record of Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh's left-handed batter, Mominul Haque, surpassed legendary batter Tamim Iqbal to become the second-highest run-scorer for his country in men's Test cricket.

14 Aug 2026
Premier League

Premier League 2026-27: Five players to watch out for

The 2026-27 Premier League season gets underway on August 21, with 20 clubs beginning another demanding campaign across England's top flight.