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18 Aug 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

One-Day Cup 2024: Decoding the stats of Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane can be pleased about his performance in the 2024 One-Day Cup. The Indian batter was one of the positives for Leicestershire, who bowed out of the tournament in the semis.

18 Aug 2024

Manchester City

Premier League 2024-25, Manchester City humble Chelsea 2-0: Key stats

Champions Manchester City started their Premier League title defense in style, bagging a 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

18 Aug 2024

Cincinnati Masters

Aryna Sabalenka downs Iga Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Open final

Women's singles number three seed Aryna Sabalenka downed top seed Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday, August 18.

18 Aug 2024

Premier League

Premier League players with most goals scored in matchweek one

Mohamed Salah etched his name in Premier League's history books as he scored against newcomers Ipswich Town in Liverpool's first game of the 2024-25 season.

18 Aug 2024

Mohammed Shami

Will Mohammed Shami play in Australia? Jay Shah reveals

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has provided a significant update on the return of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami to cricket.

Pakistan-Bangladesh 2nd Test shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi: Here's why

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 2nd Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will now be played in Rawalpindi.

18 Aug 2024

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav enjoys Premier League match during UK vacation

Star Indian cricket team batter Suryakumar Yadav is currently enjoying a well-deserved break in the UK, following a hectic cricket season.

18 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra resumes training for Diamond League

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra has resumed his training in Magglingen, Switzerland, after winning the historic silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

18 Aug 2024

BCCI

Buchi Babu Trophy: Ishan Kishan's heroics help Jharkhand beat MP

Ishan Kishan, the captain of Jharkhand's cricket team, led his side to a thrilling victory over Madhya Pradesh in their first Buchi Babu Trophy match at the India Cements Limited Cricket Ground in Tirunelveli.

18 Aug 2024

David Warner

David Warner to feature in Cayman Islands' T10 cricket league

Australian cricketer David Warner is set to feature in the inaugural MAX60 Caribbean League tournament, a new T10 cricket competition in the Cayman Islands.

18 Aug 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Hilal beat Al-Nassr, win 5th Saudi Super Cup trophy: Stats

Al-Hilal hammered Al-Nassr 4-1 to clinch the Saudi Super Cup title on August 17.

18 Aug 2024

Robert Lewandowski

La Liga 2024-25, Robert Lewandowski helps Barcelona beat Valencia: Stats

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski led FC Barcelona to a 2-1 victory against Valencia in their first La Liga match of the season.

18 Aug 2024

Joe Root

Decoding Joe Root's sensational Test record against Sri Lanka

England are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

WI bowlers with six-fers versus SA in home Tests

West Indies seamer Jayden Seales decimated the South African batting line-up with a six-wicket haul in the 2nd Test at Providence Stadium in Guyana

18 Aug 2024

Pat Cummins

Australia's Pat Cummins takes two-month break ahead of India Tests

Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, has announced a two-month break from cricket.

Jayden Seales: Decoding his crunch bowling stats in Tests

Albeit in a losing cause, West Indies pacer Jayden Seales produced a fine bowling display against South Africa in the 2nd Test match at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

18 Aug 2024

Rishabh Pant

Here's how Rishabh Pant fared in Delhi Premier League opener

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant played a sluggish knock on his Delhi Premier League (DPL) debut on August 17.

18 Aug 2024

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada decimates WI with three-fer in 2nd Test: Stats

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada put up a brilliant show in the recently concluded second Test versus West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

18 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat reconsiders retirement decision post Paris Olympics setback 

Vinesh Phogat, India's renowned wrestler, is reevaluating her retirement decision following the 2024 Paris Olympics.

18 Aug 2024

Test Cricket

MCG to host special Australia-England Test in 2027: Details here

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host a one-off Test between Australia and England in March 2027.

18 Aug 2024

Keshav Maharaj

Keshav Maharaj becomes SA's most successful spinner in Tests

South Africa beat West Indies by 40 runs in a hard-fought second Test in Guyana to register a 1-0 series win.

WTC standings: SA advance to fifth, WI continue at bottom

South Africa beat West Indies by 40 runs in a hard-fought second Test in Guyana to register a 1-0 series win. Notably, the opening match was a rain-curtailed affair which ended in a draw.

SA beat WI in 2nd Test to claim series 1-0

South Africa have secured their 10th consecutive Test series victory against the West Indies, following a hard-fought win by 40 runs in the second and final game in Guyana.

18 Aug 2024

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen beat Stuttgart on penalties, win 2024 DFL-Supercup: Stats

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen have won the season-opening DFL-Supercup trophy, beating Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 2-2.

18 Aug 2024

Kyle Verreynne

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hammers his 3rd Test half-century: Stats

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hit a crucial 59-run knock in the ongoing 2nd Test versus West Indies at Providence Stadium, Guyana.

2nd Test: WI pacer Jayden Seales floors SA with 6/61

West Indies pacer Jayden Seales produced a fine bowling display against South Africa in the 2nd Test match at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

17 Aug 2024

Arsenal FC

Premier League 2024-25, Arsenal register 2-0 win over Wolves: Stats

Arsenal started their Premier League 2024-25 season on a high. Mikel Arteta's men enjoyed a 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates on Saturday.

17 Aug 2024

Harry Kane

Harry Kane starts new season with this feat for Bayern

Harry Kane has started the 2024-25 season on a strong note for Bayern Munich.

17 Aug 2024

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah completes 350 Liverpool appearances, clocks 300 goal involvements

Mohamed Salah has become the 47th player to complete 350 matches for Liverpool.

17 Aug 2024

Liverpool FC

Premier League: Liverpool start Arne Slot era with Ipswich scalp

Liverpool blanked Ipswich Town 2-0 to start their Premier League 2024-25 season on a high.

17 Aug 2024

FC Porto

Decoding the key stats of Bournemouth's record £40.2m signing Evanilson

Bournemouth made significant move in the transfer market by securing Brazilian striker Evanilson from FC Porto.

17 Aug 2024

Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain sign Desire Doue from Rennes: Decoding his stats

Paris Saint-Germain have signed 19-year-old versatile midfielder Desire Doue from Rennes on a five-year deal.

Zimbabwe Cricket vie to host Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket has expressed interest in hosting the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, originally scheduled for Bangladesh.

17 Aug 2024

Devendra Jhajharia

Indian contingent receives warm send-off for 2024 Paris Paralympics 

The Indian Paralympics team, set to compete in the 2024 Paris Games, was given a heartfelt send-off in capital New Delhi.

17 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra to compete in Lausanne Diamond League: Details 

Neeraj Chopra, India's silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is set to return to action on August 22. He will participate in the Lausanne Diamond League event.

17 Aug 2024

Bajrang Punia

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia welcome Vinesh Phogat at Delhi Airport

Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most celebrated wrestlers, returned home on Saturday following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024.

17 Aug 2024

Indian Government

ICC considers including cricket in 2030 Youth Olympics

According to Cricbuzz, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to collaborate with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to introduce cricket at the 2030 Youth Olympics.

17 Aug 2024

Hardik Pandya

Jasprit Bumrah reveals how MI supported Hardik Pandya during IPL 

Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, has opened up about Mumbai Indians' support for Hardik Pandya during a challenging period.

17 Aug 2024

Ishan Kishan

One-handed six powers Ishan Kishan to century on red-ball return 

Ishan Kishan, the Jharkhand skipper and wicketkeeper-batter, made a triumphant return to red-ball cricket with an impressive century.

17 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker to pursue hobbies during three-month break from shooting

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