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15 Aug 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

One-Day Cup: Ajinkya Rahane hits his 3rd half-century for Leicestershire 

Ajinkya Rahane was amongst the runs for Leicestershire in a crucial encounter against Gloucestershire at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium.

15 Aug 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik unveils his all-time Indian cricket XI across formats

In a recent video shared by Cricbuzz on YouTube, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik unveiled his all-time Indian cricket XI.

15 Aug 2024

Joe Root

Ponting believes Root can surpass Tendulkar's Test runs tally

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket captain, has predicted that England's Joe Root could potentially surpass both his and Sachin Tendulkar's Test cricket runs tally.

15 Aug 2024

US Open

US Open 2024: These former champions have received wild cards

The US Open 2024 season kicks off from Monday, August 26.

15 Aug 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo: Decoding his stats for Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo started the new season with a bang after making an assist and scoring against Al-Taawoun in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup.

15 Aug 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi meets Paris Olympics Indian contingent on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Indian Olympic contingent on India's 78th Independence Day, following the recently-concluded 2024 Paris Olympics.

15 Aug 2024

ICC Cricket World Cup

Rohit Sharma credits MS Dhoni for shaping his cricketing career

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has expressed his gratitude toward former skipper MS Dhoni for his significant role in molding his career.

15 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes

SA20 2025: Ben Stokes, Azmatullah Omarzai join MI Cape Town

MI Cape Town have announced the signing of Ben Stokes and Azmatullah Omarzai for the upcoming SA20 season.

15 Aug 2024

Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes signs new Manchester United contract: Decoding his stats

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with the club until June 30, 2027, with the option for a further year.

15 Aug 2024

Devon Conway

Devon Conway, Finn Allen alter their New Zealand central contracts

New Zealand cricketers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have made significant changes to their contracts with the national team.

15 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Venkatesh Iyer's bowling heroics power Lancashire to victory

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has made a mark in the England Domestic One-Day Cup.

Sean Abbott replaces Spencer Johnson for Scotland, England T20I series

In a blow for the Australian cricket team, left-arm quick Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of their scheduled T20I series against Scotland and England.

15 Aug 2024

Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino agrees to coach US men's national football team

Mauricio Pochettino, the former Chelsea manager, has agreed to become the new head coach of the United States men's national team (USMNT).

15 Aug 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss Bangladesh Tests; Arshdeep enters fray

Jasprit Bumrah, India's strike pacer, may not participate in the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh in September.

BCCI likely to retain 74-match format for IPL 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering to retain the 74-match format for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.

15 Aug 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

PM Modi acknowledges India's ambition to host 2036 Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics, during his Independence Day speech on August 15.

BCCI declines offer to host 2024 Women's T20 World Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has confirmed that India will not host the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

15 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Match officials admit to oversight in tied Sri Lanka-India ODI

As per ESPNcricinfo, the match officials involved in the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and India, which ended in a tie, have admitted to an oversight. They failed to enforce a Super Over.

15 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: India's greatest sporting moments to cherish

India had always been a sports-crazy nation even before independence. However, their pinnacle came following their independence in 1947.

15 Aug 2024

Suresh Raina

Four years of Suresh Raina's international retirement: His notable records 

India continue their quest for a middle-order core in white-ball cricket.

15 Aug 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Four years of MS Dhoni's international retirement: His unbreakable records

MS Dhoni is among the veterans who revolutionized Indian cricket with his acclaimed Midas touch.

15 Aug 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day: Indian cricket team's record on August 15 

The 2024 Independence Day marks India's 78th year of being free from the cruel British colonial rule.

15 Aug 2024

Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0, win UEFA Super Cup: Stats

Real Madrid have won the UEFA Super Cup after downing Atalanta 2-0 at National Stadium, Warsaw.

14 Aug 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal

One-Day Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal claims fifer for Northamptonshire 

Indian wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a stunning debut in the Royal London One-Day Cup, helping the Northamptonshire Steelbacks to a nine-wicket victory over the Kent Spitfires at Canterbury.

14 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka's US Open 2024 participation uncertain amid performance slump

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is currently facing a challenging period in her career.

14 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

No Olympic medal for Vinesh Phogat as CAS dismisses petition

Vinesh Phogat will not be getting a silver medal after her petition was rejected by the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS).

14 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan vs Bangladesh second Test to be held without spectators

Ahead of the Pakistan versus Bangladesh Test series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the second match to be held in Karachi will be played without spectators.

14 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker features on cover of 'The Word Magazine'

22-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker has featured on the cover of The Word Magazine.

14 Aug 2024

Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri backs Team India to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Details

Former Indian cricket team coach, Ravi Shastri, has expressed confidence in India's ability to maintain their winning streak in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

14 Aug 2024

Jason Gillespie

Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie invites Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan cricket team's red-ball coach, has invited men's javelin thrower and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Arshad Nadeem, to visit the team dressing room.

14 Aug 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal to play for Northamptonshire: Presenting the key details

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is set to join Northamptonshire for their final Royal London One-Day Cup match against Kent.

14 Aug 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy 2024: Gill, Shreyas named captains; check out squads

The BCCI has unveiled the squads for the forthcoming Duleep Trophy. The tournament is set to commence on September 5, marking the start of India's domestic red-ball season.

South Africa name 15-member squad for West Indies T20I series

Cricket South Africa named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies.

14 Aug 2024

Indian Hockey Team

Indian men's hockey: Legend PR Sreejesh's number 16 jersey retired

Hockey India announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey, previously worn by legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh.

14 Aug 2024

Morne Morkel

BCCI appoints Morne Morkel as Team India bowling coach

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed the bowling coach of the India men's cricket team.

14 Aug 2024

Luke Shaw

Manchester United's left-back woes continue with Luke Shaw ruled out

Manchester United's Luke Shaw has been ruled out of the opening set of matches in the Premier League after a calf injury sustained in training.

14 Aug 2024

Badminton

Tokyo gold medalist Pramod Bhagat reacts after getting 18-month suspension 

Pramod Bhagat, India's celebrated para-badminton player, has been handed an 18-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

14 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break, may skip World Cup

Manu Bhaker, India's double medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is set to take a three-month break from competitive shooting.

14 Aug 2024

Lionel Messi

Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami knocked out: Details here

Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team co-owned by David Beckham, faced a disappointing defeat in the Leagues Cup's Round of 16.

14 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Decoding timeline of Vinesh Phogat's Olympic medal saga

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was awarded her decision from the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) regarding her appeal against disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Paris Olympics.