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13 Aug 2024

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid sign Julian Alvarez for £81.5m: Decoding his stats

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez.

12 Aug 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne bids adieu to 2023 World Cup final bat

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne seems to have retired the bat he used in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final against India.

12 Aug 2024

Nicholas Pooran

Men's Hundred: Nicholas Pooran hammers 113-meter maximum in NS's win

West Indies dasher Nicholas Pooran starred in Northern Superchargers' seven-wicket win over Manchester Originals in the 2024 Men's Hundred.

12 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: Prize money of Indian medal winners

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign finally came to an end with wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination on August 11.

PT Usha defends IOA medical team in Vinesh Phogat case

PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association president, opened up on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the 2024 Paris Olympics over weight issues.

12 Aug 2024

Graham Thorpe

Cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life, reveals his wife

In another shocking development, former England batter Graham Thorpe's wife has revealed that the former took his own life after battling major depression.

12 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting Pakistan batters with double-centuries against Bangladesh (Tests)

Bangladesh are gearing up to visit Pakistan for a two-Test series, starting on August 21.

12 Aug 2024

ICC Awards

Atkinson, Athapaththu named ICC Players of the Month (July 2024)

England pacer Gus Atkinson has been adjudged the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024.

12 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Independence Day 2024: Revisiting Indian cricket team's first victory

India will observe its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024.

Glasgow set to host 2026 Commonwealth Games: Report

According to Olympics reporter Duncan Mackay, Glasgow in Scotland could play host to the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

12 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: Resisting 5 of India's greatest Test victories

India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024.

12 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: How did Indian badminton contingent fare? 

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end with wrestler's Reetika Hooda elimination from the 76 kg event.

12 Aug 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada boasts best Test average against WI: Stats

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada put up a solid show in the recently drawn first Test versus West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

12 Aug 2024

Duleep Trophy

Marquee international players to play Duleep Trophy; Rohit, Kohli exceptions  

Several marquee international players are set to feature in the 2024/25 Duleep Trophy, India's domestic red-ball competition.

12 Aug 2024

Chelsea FC

Here's why Samu Omorodion's move to Chelsea collapsed 

Chelsea will not be signing young striker Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid.

WI's Alick Athanaze shines against South Africa: Decoding his profile

West Indies's rising batting sensation Alick Athanaze made a solid 92 in the fourth innings of the recently drawn opening Test against South Africa at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

12 Aug 2024

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj becomes first SA spinner to claim this milestone

The first Test between West Indies and South Africa ended in a draw with rain playing spoilsport for the majority of the match held at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

WTC standings: SA hold seventh spot, WI continue at bottom

The first Test between West Indies and South Africa ended in a draw with rain playing spoilsport for the majority of the match held at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

12 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury ahead of SL Tests: Details 

England's Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during a match in The Hundred.

West Indies vs South Africa, 1st Test ends in draw

The first Test between West Indies and South Africa ended in a draw with rain playing spoilsport for the majority of the match held at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad.

12 Aug 2024

Jason Holder

Jason Holder completes 3,000 Test runs, accomplishes this double

Veteran West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has completed 3,000 runs in Test cricket.

12 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, men's football: Journey of gold medal winners Spain

After winning the 2024 European Championship title in Germany, Spain flexed their muscles again, winning the gold medal at 2024 Paris Olympics.

WI vs SA, 1st Test: Tristan Stubbs hits 50-ball 68

South African cricket team batter Tristan Stubbs smashed a 68-run knock from 50 balls on Day 5 of the first Test versus West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: Key takeaways of Team India's campaign 

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end after wrestler Reetika Hooda got eliminated from the 76 kg wrestling freestyle event.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Lydia Ko: Most successful golfer in Olympic history

New Zealand's Lydia Ko won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics women's golf competition.

11 Aug 2024

Chelsea FC

Chelsea sign winger Pedro Neto for £54m: Decoding his stats

Chelsea have completed the signing of winger Pedro Neto from fellow Premier League club Wolves.

11 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey: Decoding Harmanpreet Singh's journey at the Olympics

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh finished as the top goal-scorer at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon records this unique feat

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won the 1,500m gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Who is Kenya's gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi?

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the gold medal in the men's 800m at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

Test Cricket

Lowest batting strike rate in Tests since 2001 (5000-plus runs)

Kraigg Brathwaite scored 35 from 131 balls in the rain-hit first Test versus South Africa at Queen's Park Oval.

11 Aug 2024

Kieron Pollard

Batters to hit 5-plus sixes in an over twice (T20s)

West Indies' Kieron Pollard entered the record books by smashing five sixes in an over off Rashid Khan.

11 Aug 2024

Olympics

Sifan Hassan scripts history at Paris Olympics: Decoding her campaign

Netherlands runner Sifan Hassan made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by clinching the women's marathon gold in 2:22:55 hours.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: India registers six medals; no gold 

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end after wrestler Reetika Hooda got eliminated from the 76 kg wrestling freestyle event.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: All we know about the closing ceremony

The highly-octane 2024 Paris Olympics has reached its business end.

11 Aug 2024

Adam Gilchrist

Presenting the 5 greatest opening pairs in ODI cricket

The success of a team in ODI cricket often hinges on the performance of its opening pairs.

11 Aug 2024

Olympics

Masai Russell wins Olympic 100m hurdles gold: Decoding her campaign

In a nail-biting finish, USA athlete Masai Russell won the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Decoding USA men's 4x400m relay triumphant campaign

The USA team emerged winners in the 4x400m men's event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They crossed the line in 2:54.43 minutes in the final, which is now an Olympic record.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Decoding USA women's 4x400m relay triumphant campaign

Team USA triumphed in the women's 4x400m relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze wins third successive Olympic gold: Decoding campaigns

Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze scripted history by winning his third successive Olympic gold.

11 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Decoding USA's gold medal campaign in men's basketball

The USA men's basketball team won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal after beating France, 98-87, in the final of the 2024 Paris Games.