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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 20:48 IST

"Open your mouths carefully": Kaif's warning to Bumrah's critics following T20I squad return after mixed England Test tour

Bumrah will be returning to the T20I set-up after over a year of heavy red-ball grind, which saw him also feature in tours to Australia and England. Following a record-breaking tour to Australia with 32 wickets, Bumrah took 14 wickets in three matches during the England tour, including two five-wicket hauls, but his lack of success with the new ball throughout the series and fitness issues during the fourth Manchester Test raised questions over his workload once again and whether he would play the Asia Cup for India in T20I format.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 19:55 IST

Kaif expects Rohit's retirement after 2027 ODI World Cup, picks his

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma's swansong. He expects that after his last dance, the baton will be passed to Shubman Gill.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 19:43 IST

"Samson's place in XI is tough": Kaif on wicketkeeper-batter's spot

Gill's entry into the T20Is set up after over an year of heavy schedule of red-ball cricket and ODIs was a massive talking point coming out of the squad announcement. With his entry as a vice-captain, he is guaranteed to play all the matches, which means the top-order c

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 19:03 IST

Women's DPL: Central Delhi Queens reach finals after win over North

Chasing 118 for victory, the Queens were pushed to the brink before holding their nerve in the very last over. The chase began on a shaky note, with the Queens stumbling to 43/4, as the Strikers' bowlers struck at regular intervals.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 18:58 IST

Former cricketer Butcher questions Bethell's captaincy, says England

Former cricketer Mark Butcher believes Jacob Bethell's promotion to the temporary captaincy position for the three T20Is agaisnt Ireland is "hard to explain" and shows a "lack of respect" to the hosts.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 18:20 IST

"We aim to build one of the best defensive units": Bengaluru Bulls c

The 12th season of PKL will kickstart from August 29 onwards, with the one-time PKL champion set to play Puneri Paltan on that day during their campaign opener.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 17:50 IST

"There is obviously reason why we picked him": England skipper Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook heaped praise on Sonny Baker's skill to put modern-day stars succumb to pressure, as the young speedster stands in contention to make his ODI debut against South Africa.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 17:26 IST

England skipper Brook praises young all-rounders Bethell, Rehan ahea

Brook will be rested during the three-match T20I series against Ireland in September, with Bethell, 21 years of age, set to become England's youngest captain in international cricket. On the other hand, Rehan has gained acclaim for his fine performances with bat and bal

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 17:01 IST

England set to tour Sri Lanka before T20 World Cup 2026

England is set to visit Sri Lanka, the co-host of next year's T20 World Cup, for a white-ball tour, in the buildup to the marquee event.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 16:38 IST

"Sanju Samson's place is in bit of danger": Ravichandran Ashwin on i

Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday, with skipper Suryakumar leading the squad and Shubman Gill as his deputy, with several major names missing out.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 16:29 IST

"Seems strange, hope they have communicated to him...": Uthappa on I

Iyer's omission from the squad after a bumper Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) as captain has been one of the biggest talking points after the announcement of the Asia Cup squad was made by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and chief selector Ajit

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 16:26 IST

Iga Swiatek-Casper Ruud cruises to US Open Mixed Doubles semi-finals

After winning the Cincinnati Open on Monday, Iga Swiatek teamed up with Casper Ruud in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The pair advanced to the semi-final as they defeated Americans Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe 4-1, 4-2 without losing a set.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 15:59 IST

Proteas spinner Maharaj regains number 1 ODI spot following fifer ag

Maharaj returns to the premier ranking spot on the back of his maiden ODI five-wicket haul against Australia in Cairns on Tuesday, with the left-armer gaining two places to climb in front of Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana (second) and India tweaker Kuldeep Yadav

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 14:53 IST

E-sports to get legal backing in India under new Online Gaming Bill

The Online Gaming Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, where it was noted that esports will be recognised as a legitimate form of competitive sport in India.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 13:50 IST

Hockey India announces 18-member team for Asia Cup 2025

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member Indian Men's Hockey squad for the upcoming Men's Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from August 29 to September 7 of this year.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 12:58 IST

Saint Lucia Kings win last ball-thriller to register first win of CP

In an exciting match, defending Champions Saint Lucia Kings beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by three runs in a last-ball thriller at Werner Park to register their first win of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, early on Wednesday.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 12:17 IST

Kurnool Knights win twice, Amravati Crushers extend unbeaten streak

Day 5 of the Yuva Andhra Championship 2025, a feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, produced a mix of thrillers and dominant performances at the Chennupati Ramakotaiah Municipal Corporation Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 09:24 IST

Durand Cup 2025: NorthEast United FC edge past Shillong Lajong FC to

Redeem Tlang's first-half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the 134th Durand Cup, edging past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC in a repeat of last edition's semi-finals, as per a press release.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 08:58 IST

Venus Williams-Reilly Opelka crashes out of U.S. Open mixed doubles

Olympic tennis gold medallist Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka bowed out of the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament after losing their first round match against Andrey Rublev and Karolina Muchova 4-2, 5-4 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 08:55 IST

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Hubli Tigers top points table after win ag

The Hubli Tigers were clinical and produced a fine all-round display, as they defeated the Mangaluru Dragons by 23 runs in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium.

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Updated: Aug 20, 2025 08:15 IST

DPL 2025: East Delhi Riders ride on all-round brilliance to beat Pur

East Delhi Riders delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Purani Dilli 6 by 21 runs in Match 27 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

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