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October 27, 2025 3:01 PM

Bavuma back to captain South Africa for tests in India

Captain Temba Bavuma will return to the South Africa test squad for a two-match series against India next month after a calf injury kept him out of the series in Pakistan this month. Bavuma will lead a 15-man squad for tests in Kolkata from November...

October 27, 2025 2:35 PM

Shreyas Iyer suffers spleen injury after diving catch in Sydney ODI, remains under observation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday said middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer sustained an ‘impact injury’ to his left lower rib cage while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Subsequent scans revea...

October 27, 2025 10:50 AM

Mbappé and Bellingham fire Real Madrid past Barcelona 2-1 to end losing streak in fiery El Clasico

Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham earned Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a fiery El Clasico on Sunday, snapping a four-match losing streak against their rivals and extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings. Mbap...

October 27, 2025 10:11 AM

Sinner captures second Vienna title, outclasses Zverev in a physically demanding contest

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner continued his outstanding run this year, outclassing German star Alexander Zverev to claim his second Vienna Open title on Sunday. The top seed defeated Zverev 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to reclaim the crown he first won in 2023, mounti...

October 27, 2025 9:47 AM

Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test, Steve Smith to lead Australia in Perth

Australian skipper Pat Cummins is set to miss the first Ashes Test in Perth due to a back stress injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated on Monday. In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will lead the side for the opening Test, with ...

October 26, 2025 3:09 PM

India continue to dominate South Asian Athletics Championships with 18 medals on Day 2

India continued their strong performance by adding 18 medals to their overall tally in the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. The hosts won seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze on Sa...

October 25, 2025 2:37 PM

Lionel Messi’s Argentina match in India postponed to next FIFA window

Lionel Messi and his team Argentina’s highly anticipated match in India has been postponed. Originally scheduled for November 17 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the game will now take place during FIFA’s upcoming international match window, as a...

October 24, 2025 11:43 AM

India sweeps Kabaddi Gold at Asian Youth Games

India completed a dominant kabaddi double at the 2025 Asian Youth Games at Bahrain, with both Under-18 teams claiming gold medals while remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.The girls' team demolished Iran 75-21 in the final, recording the lar...

October 24, 2025 10:37 AM

Maxwell back as Australia make T20 tweaks with eye on Ashes

Australia have made a number of tweaks to their Twenty20 squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, including recalls for Glenn Maxwell and Ben Dwarshuis, to allow test contenders to play in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes. Test c...

October 24, 2025 10:33 AM

Australia fend off India in Adelaide to seal ODI series

Australia all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly scored half-centuries as the hosts claimed a two-wicket victory over India at Adelaide Oval to seal their one-day international series with a match to spare. Number three Short scored a brave 74 ...

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