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13 Aug 2022

Tennis

Canadian Open: Simona Halep downs Coco Gauff to reach semis

Simona Halep overcame Coco Gauff in a stern quarter-final contest at the 2022 Canadian Open.

Afghanistan beat Ireland in third T20I: Key stats

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the third T20I of the five-match series and remain alive.

Dwayne Bravo gets to 600 T20 wickets: Decoding his stats

Veteran West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has become the first bowler in T20 cricket to claim 600 wickets.

12 Aug 2022

BCCI

BCCI sets aside March 2023 for Women's IPL: Details here

BCCI has narrowed down a window for the maiden edition of the Women's IPL.

12 Aug 2022

Real Madrid

La Liga 2022-23: All you need to know

The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is all set to start later tonight.

12 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce ODI squad for India series; Chakabva to lead

Zimbabwe have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, starting August 18.

12 Aug 2022

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly to captain India Maharajas in Legends League Cricket

Former India cricketer and BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, will return to cricketing action.

12 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Breaking down India's ODI squad for the tour of Zimbabwe

India will be involved in a three-match ODI series versus Zimbabwe, starting August 18.

West Indies announce ODI squad for New Zealand series

A 14-man squad has been announced by West Indies for the upcoming three-match ODIs against New Zealand, starting August 17.

12 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Washington Sundar is doubtful for the tour of Zimbabwe

The KL Rahul-led Indian team will be playing a three-match ODI series versus Zimbabwe, starting August 18. All three matches will be played in Harare.

12 Aug 2022

Indian Cricket Team

Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for the T20 World Cup: Here's why

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah could miss out on the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.

Arjun Tendulkar leaves Mumbai, joins Goa for 2022-23 domestic season

In a recent development, Arjun Tendulkar will be joining the Goa cricket team for the 2022-23 domestic season.

Virat Kohli gearing up for the 2022 Asia Cup

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli will be raring to set the stage ablaze in the much-coveted Asia Cup, starting August 27.

CSA League: CSK-owned Johannesburg could sign MS Dhoni as mentor

According to the latest reports, CSA T20 league's CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise could rope in Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a mentor for the inaugural edition.

11 Aug 2022

Joe Root

Can Babar Azam become number one Test batter? Jayawardene answers

Babar Azam is one of the most gifted batters of the current generation.

11 Aug 2022

Tennis

Rafael Nadal could reclaim top spot (ATP Rankings): Here's how

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal could reclaim the top spot in the ATP Rankings at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

11 Aug 2022

Serena Williams

Tennis legend Serena Williams knocked out of Canadian Open

Tennis legend Serena Williams crashed out of the ongoing Canadian Open after facing a 2-6, 4-6 defeat to Belinda Bencic on Wednesday.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis joins CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has signed up for the Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise for the inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League.

Ross Taylor alleges racism in New Zealand cricket: Details here

Former batter Ross Taylor, in his autobiography named Black and White, has alleged that he and his other team-mates suffered racism in New Zealand cricket.

11 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

ENG vs SA, Test series: Preview, stats, and records

The action now shifts to red-ball cricket as England hosts South Africa for a three-match series, starting August 17.

11 Aug 2022

England

The Hundred: Who is uncapped England batter Will Smeed?

Uncapped England batter Will Smeed slammed a record-breaking century for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing edition of The Hundred.

11 Aug 2022

Real Madrid

Real Madrid win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats

Champions League 2021-22 winners Real Madrid beat reigning Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

11 Aug 2022

Tennis

Canadian Open: World number one Iga Swiatek overcomes Ajla Tomljanovic

Women's singles tennis star Iga Swiatek overcame Ajla Tomljanovic in the second round of the 2022 Candadia Open.

South Africa T20 league signs 30 marquee players: Key details

A total of 30 "marquee international players" have been signed for Cricket South Africa's upcoming T20 League, starting January next year.

Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in third ODI: Key stats

Bangladesh ended their dismal tour of Zimbabwe by winning the third and final ODI on Wednesday.

10 Aug 2022

Tennis

Here are the stats of Daniil Medvedev at US Open

World number one, Daniil Medvedev, will defend his title at the US Open this year.

10 Aug 2022

Badminton

2022 BWF World Championships: All you need to know

The 2022 BWF World Championships is all set to be held in Tokyo from August 21 to 28.

10 Aug 2022

Virat Kohli

ICC T20I Rankings: Babar Azam stays atop; Kohli plunges further

Pakistan captain Babar Azam continues to hold the top spot in the ICC men's T20I Batting Rankings.

10 Aug 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's veteran pacer Shoaib Akhtar undergoes knee surgery: Details here

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently underwent knee surgery.

10 Aug 2022

Chelsea FC

Timo Werner rejoins RB Leipzig from Chelsea: Decoding his stats

German striker Timo Werner has left Chelsea to rejoin former club RB Leipzig. Werner moved to the Blues in a £45m move after the latter had activated his release clause.

10 Aug 2022

ICC Women's World Cup

Meg Lanning takes indefinite break from cricket: Here's why

Australian women's cricket team skipper Meg Lanning has decided to take an indefinite break from the game, effective immediately, for personal reasons.

10 Aug 2022

Chess

India 2 win bronze medal in Chess Olympiad: Details here

The Indian chess men's B and women's A team won the bronze medal in the Chess Olympiad on Tuesday.

New Zealand Cricket agrees to release Trent Boult: Here's why

Veteran fast bowler Trent Boult is set to part ways with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

09 Aug 2022

Virat Kohli

2022 Asia Cup: Virat Kohli gets his 100th T20I cap

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli received his 100th T20I cap ahead of the Asia Cup game against arch-rivals Pakistan.

09 Aug 2022

Serena Williams

Legend Serena Williams to retire from tennis after US Open

Tennis legend Serena Williams is set to retire from tennis.

09 Aug 2022

England Cricket Team

Lisa Keightley steps down as head coach of England Women

England women's cricket team's head coach Lisa Keightley will be stepping down from her post at the end of this summer.

09 Aug 2022

Tennis

Karen Khachanov claims his 200th match win: Key stats

Russia's Karen Khachanov secured his 200th ATP match win after beating Francisco Cerundolo at the National Bank Open on Monday.

Cricket: Former umpire Rudi Koertzen passes away at 73

Rudi Koertzen, one of the greatest umpires to officiate in international cricket, passed away, aged 73, on Tuesday.

09 Aug 2022

Jemimah Rodrigues

ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings: Beth Mooney reclaims top spot

Australian opener Beth Mooney has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings for batters.

ZIM vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Having clinched the series, Zimbabwe eye a 3-0 win when they face Bangladesh in the dead-rubber on Wednesday.