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05 Aug 2026
Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler becomes leading scorer in T20s; slams 106th fifty

Jos Buttler continued his rich vein of form in The Hundred 2026 season.

05 Aug 2026
Cricket News

Matthew Short completes 4,500 runs and 200 T20 sixes: Stats

Australian batter Matthew Short scored a 71-run knock off 47 balls for Welsh Fire against Manchester Super Giants in the 21st match of The Hundred on Wednesday.

05 Aug 2026
Roston Chase

2nd Test: Pakistan's Ali Usman and Sajid Khan floor WI

Pakistan have taken a significant stronghold in the second and final Test against hosts West Indies in Trinidad.

05 Aug 2026
ICC Cricket World Cup

Here's how Ireland can qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup

Ireland's hopes of qualifying directly for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup have been dashed after their first match against Afghanistan was washed out.

05 Aug 2026
Jannik Sinner

How Jannik Sinner has fared in Cincinnati Open: Key stats

Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has sparked fresh fitness concerns after a nearly four-hour-long visit to a specialist clinic in Milan.

05 Aug 2026
Cole Palmer

Juventus hand Chelsea a 1-0 defeat in Hong Kong: Details

Chelsea suffered a disappointing defeat against Juventus, losing 0-1 in their latest pre-season match in Hong Kong.

05 Aug 2026
Harry Brook

Men's Hundred: Which batter has the fastest half-century?

Sunrisers Leeds scripted history by posting the highest-ever total in Men's Hundred.

05 Aug 2026
Litton Das

Bangladesh's Litton Das resumes training after injury layoff: Details here

Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das has resumed training after a long injury layoff.

05 Aug 2026
ICC World Test Championship

Mitchell Starc set to surpass legends in Test wickets tally

Mitchell Starc, Australia's seasoned pacer, is on the verge of making history in the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

05 Aug 2026
Manchester United

Manchester United to offload goalkeepers Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir

Manchester United are set to offload two of its goalkeepers, Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir.

05 Aug 2026
Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah to join Turkish club Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

Mohamed Salah, the former Liverpool star and one of the club's all-time greats, is set to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer.

05 Aug 2026
Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan set to join India squad in Sri Lanka

Indian batter Sai Sudharsan is likely to join the Test squad in Sri Lanka by Saturday, August 8, according to a report by Cricbuzz.

05 Aug 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: Three sides in search of new captains

The Indian Premier League (IPL) could witness multiple captaincy changes ahead of the 2027 season.

05 Aug 2026
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic set to feature in Cincinnati Open: His stats

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic confirmed his participation in the upcoming Cincinnati Open last week.

ODI World Cup 2027: Explaining revamped qualification and tournament pathway

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held from February 22 to March 23.

05 Aug 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal

Why Yashasvi Jaiswal could join India's 10,000-run Test club

Yashasvi Jaiswal will bolster India's top order in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

05 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Have Bangladesh ever beaten Australia in Tests? Stats

Bangladesh are set to play their first Test series in Australia in over two decades.

05 Aug 2026
Premier League

Arsenal agree £75m Bruno Guimaraes fee with Newcastle United: Details

Arsenal have sanctioned the sale of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million.

05 Aug 2026
Australian Open

Australian Open's Million-dollar 1 Point Slam returns: What it means

The Australian Open has announced the return of the popular Million-Dollar 1 Point Slam for its 2027 edition.

05 Aug 2026
Indian Cricket Team

India's four net bowlers for SL Tests: Why they matter

The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, starting August 15.

05 Aug 2026
VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman frontrunner to replace Ajit Agarkar? All we know

According to a Dainik Jagran report, Ajit Agarkar's tenure as India's chief selector is in jeopardy, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considering VVS Laxman as a possible replacement.

05 Aug 2026
Indian Cricket Team

India arrive in Sri Lanka for Tests; warm-up fixture ahead

The Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, has arrived in Sri Lanka for the much-awaited two-match Test series.

05 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of 2026 Cincinnati Open: Here's why

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open owing to a wrist injury.

05 Aug 2026
Cricket News

The Hundred: Sunrisers Leeds post highest-ever total in tournament's history

Sunrisers Leeds scripted history in The Hundred by posting the highest-ever total in the tournament's history.

05 Aug 2026
West Indies Cricket Team

Jomel Warrican claims his third Test fifer against Pakistan: Stats

Team Pakistan has taken a lead of 47 runs in the ongoing second Test match against West Indies at Queen's Park Oval.

05 Aug 2026
Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan becomes co-owner of rebranded Anchor Jaffna Kings: Details

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has joined the rebranded Anchor Jaffna Kings as a co-owner.

04 Aug 2026
Sai Sudharsan

Will Sai Sudharsan regain fitness for Sri Lanka Test series?

Indian batting sensation Sai Sudharsan has not joined the national team in Sri Lanka, as per Sportstar.

04 Aug 2026
Babar Azam

Babar Azam misses out on Test hundred versus WI: Stats

Pakistan captain Babar Azam narrowly missed out on what could have been his first Test hundred in nearly four years.

04 Aug 2026
Ajinkya Rahane

'Exceptional skipper': Sunil Gavaskar pays glowing tribute to Ajinkya Rahane

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has paid a glowing tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

04 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Here's why BCB did not renew umpire Sharfuddoula's contract

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified its decision not to renew the contract of ICC Elite Panel umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat after April 2026.

04 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Ireland vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and more

Ireland and Afghanistan are set to kick off a five-match ODI series on August 5.

04 Aug 2026
Novak Djokovic

US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic eyes these feats

Serbian tennis maestro Novak Djokovic recently confirmed his participation in the Cincinnati Open.

04 Aug 2026
ICC World Test Championship

World Test Championship 2025-27: India's chances of reaching final

Team India's journey in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle has been topsy-turvy so far.

04 Aug 2026
KL Rahul

How KL Rahul has fared against SL in Tests: Stats

After the white-ball leg, India are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

04 Aug 2026
Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja's all-round Test numbers against Sri Lanka

After the white-ball leg, India are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

04 Aug 2026
Shubman Gill

Revisiting Team India's last Test series in Sri Lanka

After the white-ball leg, India are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

04 Aug 2026
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes discusses cricket's long-standing relationship with alcohol

Former England captain Ben Stokes has opened up about the sport's long-standing relationship with alcohol.

04 Aug 2026
Virat Kohli

When did India last lose Test series vs Sri Lanka?

Team India is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

04 Aug 2026
UEFA

UEFA threatening legal action against FIFA? All we know

The Football Association (FA) is set to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

04 Aug 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin

A look at Indian spinners who ruled in the subcontinent

Spin is set to take centre stage in India's upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

04 Aug 2026
Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj has clocked these numbers in away Tests

India will take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting August 15.

04 Aug 2026
Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes questions Harry Brook's Test captaincy snub: Details here

Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has questioned the decision to overlook Harry Brook for the captaincy.

04 Aug 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Can Saransh Jain be India's ace in SL Test series?

Star Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain has earned his maiden Test call-up for India's upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in August.

04 Aug 2026
BCCI

Unrest in Indian dressing room? All you need to know

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach is reportedly facing scrutiny from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

04 Aug 2026
West Indies Cricket Team

'Flat pitch, inconsistency': Ravi Rampaul on misery of WI bowlers

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul has acknowledged that a lack of consistency from his team's fast bowlers has hampered their performance in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan.