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Duleep Trophy 2026: Tilak Varma slams his eighth First-Class ton
South Zone captain Tilak Varma brought up his eighth First-Class century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru.
Did Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq fake his injury? Stuart Broad claims
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the credibility of Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury, suggesting the Pakistan opener may have been faking it.
Stan Wawrinka set to make Grand Slam history: Details here
Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis star, had received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2026 US Open.
Marnus Labuschagne's place in Australian Test team 'untenable': Ricky Ponting
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has once again put Marnus Labuschagne's Test spot in the spotlight.
BBL introduces new 'Powerplay' rule to speed up matches
The Big Bash League (BBL) has announced a major rule change aimed at speeding up matches.
Listing England captains with most Test wins versus Asian teams
Joe Root has become the most successful England Test captain against Asian teams after leading his side to a 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord's.
Novak Djokovic's shocking US Open exit shatters numerous records
In a shocking upset, Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone knocked out 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic from the 2026 US Open.
Fewest balls played by Pakistan versus England in a Test
England defeated Pakistan by a massive 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's, securing their first home Test series victory in two years.
Will Impact Player rule be scrapped? IPL franchises consulted
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought feedback from IPL franchises on the controversial Impact Player rule.
Is Joe Root in a slump? England captain addresses concerns
After leading England to two successive Test wins over Pakistan, Joe Root has defended his form with the bat.
Krunal Pandya in line for Team India return: Report
Krunal Pandya is in line for a return to the Indian cricket team, according to Times of India.
'Worst management in last 70 years': Rashid Latif slams PCB
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks 57-year-old record in Duleep Trophy
Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy.
Hazlewood raring to shine in ODIs after successful Test return
Veteran Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is eager to keep the momentum going after his successful comeback in the Test format.
Pandya regains fitness for Afghanistan T20Is; Bumrah remains uncertain
Team India is set to receive a major boost ahead of their upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.
Women's T20 Asia Cup: Deepti Sharma's stunning spell sets records
India's Deepti Sharma has made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is.
Women's Asia Cup 2026: India's Shafali Verma unlocks this achievement
India started their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign on a high note, defeating Thailand by a massive 94 runs.
Joe Root urges England players to celebrate win 'grown-up way'
England Test captain Joe Root asked his players to celebrate the Lord's Test win over Pakistan "in a sensible, grown-up way."
Will India vs Bangladesh series be rescheduled? Tamim Iqbal reacts
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are actively seeking a new window to schedule their upcoming series.
Did Pakistan consider boycotting Lord's Test over Imran's sons' interview?
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has dismissed reports suggesting that the team considered boycotting the Lord's Test.
No rift between MS Dhoni, CSK: CEO Kasi Viswanathan
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has quashed rumors of a rift between the franchise and former captain MS Dhoni.
Lord's Test, Saud Shakeel slams defiant 97 versus England: Stats
England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's on Sunday.
England beat Pakistan in Lord's Test: Decoding the WTC table
England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, after winning the second Test by a massive 194 runs.
Lord's Test, Ollie Robinson floors Pakistan with successive four-fers: Stats
England won the second Test against Pakistan by a whopping 194 runs at Lord's, clinching the three-match series 2-0.
Women's T20 Asia Cup: India thrash Thailand in opener
India started their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign on a high note, defeating Thailand by a whopping 94 runs.
England thrash Pakistan at Lord's, seal Test series: Key stats
England thrashed Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord's, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick helps Manchester United thrash Ipswich Town: Stats
Bruno Fernandes's stunning hat-trick led Manchester United to a resounding 5-2 victory against Ipswich Town.
Premier League 2026-27, Chelsea overcome Brighton in 7-goal thriller: Stats
Chelsea continued their unbeaten streak in the ongoing Premier League season by defeating Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal agree to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal: Details here
Arsenal are on the verge of a major transfer deal, having agreed to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for a club-record fee of £55.7 million, as per Sky Sports News.
Sri Lanka stripped of Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights: Report
Sri Lanka has been stripped of its hosting rights for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027.
FC Barcelona set to sign Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus for £8.6m
FC Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of signing Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6 million (€10 million).
Which all-rounders will India back for 2027 World Cup?
The 2027 ICC ODI World Cup is still over a year away, but the Indian cricket team is already shaping up its core squad.
Duleep Trophy, Rinku Singh slams his 23rd First-Class half-century: Stats
Rinku Singh helped Central Zone get to 266/10 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy semi-final clash versus East Zone on Sunday.
What lies ahead for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma? Upcoming fixtures
After beating Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series, India will once again turn to the white-ball assignments.
England's Dan Lawrence scores his sixth Test half-century: Key stats
Dan Lawrence's second-innings half-century at Lord's put Pakistan in a tough spot to level the three-match Test series against England.
Tottenham and Everton in advanced talks over Richarlison, Iliman Ndiaye
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC are in advanced negotiations over the transfer of two players: Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison.
Lord's Test: Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas enters Honours Board with fifer
Pakistan bowler Mohammad Abbas made the prestigious Lord's Honours Board after taking a five-wicket haul against England.
India's Auqib Nabi set to play County Championship for Surrey
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi is all set to represent Surrey in three County Championship Division One matches.
SA's Kagiso Rabada to miss Australia ODI series: Here's why
In a setback, South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the ODI series against Australia scheduled next month due to a right hamstring injury.
Duleep Trophy 2026: Rajat Patidar falters on First-Class return
Indian batter Rajat Patidar faltered on his return to First-Class cricket on August 30.
Bengal CM Adhikari announces refund for Messi event fans
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised to refund the tickets of 33,000 fans who attended the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Stadium.
'Didn't react': Suryakumar Yadav on being dropped from Indian XI
Suryakumar Yadav, India's former T20I captain, has finally opened up on being dropped from the XI.
'As best as...': Novak Djokovic ahead of 2026 US Open
The 2026 US Open is set to begin today, with top players vying for glory.
Why Sri Lanka lost Women's 2027 Champions Trophy hosting rights
Sri Lanka has been stripped of its hosting rights for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027.
Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi donned captain's hat in Duleep Trophy semi-final
In a rare turn of events, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over East Zone's captaincy in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone.
International Tennis Hall of Fame welcomes Roger Federer: Details here
Tennis legend Roger Federer has been inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Dwayne Bravo becomes first player with this CPL honor: Details
The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) have retired the iconic No. 47 jersey worn by Dwayne Bravo, in a historic move for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Dewald Brevis completes 1,000 T20 runs in 2026: Dissecting stats
Dewald Brevis's blistering 75* off just 32 balls led South Africa to a resounding seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the T20I Tri-Series match at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
Is Mohammed Siraj among India's best bowlers in away-from-home Tests?
Team India missed the services of ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah during the recent two-Test series against hosts Sri Lanka.
CPL 2026: Sunil Narine smashes back-to-back half-centuries for TKR
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) veteran Sunil Narine has once again showcased his batting prowess in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026.
Listing batters with 7,000-plus runs in home Tests
England's Test captain Joe Root has etched his name in the record books by becoming the highest run-scorer in Test cricket on home soil.
Will Bumrah, Pandya be available for Team India's upcoming assignments?
The Indian cricket team is facing a major injury crisis ahead of their upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan and the West Indies.
Lionel Messi scores 4 goals in Inter Miami's victory: Details
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, displayed his unmatched skills once again by scoring four goals in Inter Miami's thumping 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in Miami.
Tilak Varma considered as Iyer's backup for World Cup: Report
The Indian team management and selectors are considering Tilak Varma as a possible backup for Shreyas Iyer in the top six of their batting order in the ODI team, as per Times of India.
Lord's Test: Nasser Hussain slams umpires for early stumps
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has slammed the umpires for their "unbelievable" decision to end play early on Day 3 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's Cricket Ground.
CoE should cater to pathway players, not just contracted: Laxman
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, who is currently serving as the head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), has stressed the need to expand access to this top-notch facility.
IPL GC elections: Dhumal, Majumdar likely to be re-elected unopposed
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the election process for two members of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council.
Minor League Cricket to get underway on September 17: Details
Minor League Cricket (MiLC) will kick off its sixth season on September 17.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defends players after Newcastle defeat
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi has defended his players after their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League.
Mohammad Ali hopes for 'miracle' in England-Pakistan Lord's Test
Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Ali has expressed hope for a "miracle" as his team is truns against England.
Manchester City in talks to sign Liverpool's Cody Gakpo: Report
Manchester City have initiated talks with Liverpool over a potential transfer of Dutch forward Cody Gakpo.
Premier League 2026-27, Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0: Stats
Tottenham Hotspur suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League 2026-27 season, losing 0-2 to Newcastle United.
Lord's Test: England take commanding 357-run lead over Pakistan
England have taken a commanding 357-run lead over Pakistan on the rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord's.
'I thought I'd lead India in 2028 Olympics': Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav, the former captain of the Indian T20I team, has spoken about his removal from the role despite leading India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
T20I Tri-Series: Dewald Brevis records successive 70-plus scores
Team South Africa has registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I tri-series.
T20I Tri-Series: All-round South Africa open account with Zimbabwe scalp
South Africa recorded a convincing seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second game of the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series.
T20I Tri-Series 2026: Duan Jansen dents Zimbabwe with three-fer
A collective bowling display from the South African unit restricted Zimbabwe to a mere 144/8 in the second game of the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series.
Premier League: Liverpool held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League 2026-27 season at Anfield, with Victor Munoz scoring a late equalizer.
'It's not right': Miandad comes out in Imran Khan's support
Former Pakistan cricket captain Javed Miandad has publicly spoken out against the continued imprisonment of Imran Khan, a fellow cricketer and former Prime Minister.
Duleep Trophy semi-finals: All you need to know
The Duleep Trophy semi-finals are all set to get underway on Monday.
Can Devdutt Padikkal crack India's three-format teams?
Devdutt Padikkal won the Player of the Series award in the just concluded Sri Lanka-India Test series.