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September 17, 2025 3:18 PM

Australia captain Cummins will play big part in Ashes, says coach

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is confident injured captain Pat Cummins will be fit to play a major role in the Ashes even if he does not feature in all five matches of the series. The fast bowler is recovering from a lower back injury that ha...

September 17, 2025 1:00 PM

West Indies recall Athanaze, Chanderpaul for India tour

West Indies have recalled batters Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze for their two-test tour of India next month but there was no place in the 15-man squad for former skipper Kraigg Brathwaite. Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre received a maiden ...

September 17, 2025 12:54 PM

FIFA to distribute record $355 million to clubs for 2026 World Cup

FIFA is set to distribute a record $355 million to clubs around the world as part of an expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP) tied to the 2026 World Cup, soccer's world governing body announced on Tuesday. The initiative marks an increase of close ...

September 17, 2025 12:45 PM

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the China Open due to an injury suffered during her title-winning campaign at Flushing Meadows, organisers said on Wednesday. The Belarusian, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to win a second straight U.S. Open crown a...

September 17, 2025 12:41 PM

Michael Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is

Michael Bracewell will captain a depleted New Zealand side in the upcoming T20I series against Australia, with regular skipper Mitchell Santner and several senior players ruled out through injury. Santner, recovering from abdominal surgery, is targe...

September 17, 2025 12:38 PM

Australia’s Sam Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame "mental demons" in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes. The 19-year-old made 109 off 144 balls against India A ...

September 16, 2025 6:14 PM

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Apollo Tyres, a global leader in the tyre industry, as the new lead sponsor of Team India. The agreement spans two and a half years, concluding in Marc...

Mandhana back on top of ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings

September 16, 2025 4:11 PM

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Australia captain Cummins will play big part in Ashes, says coach

West Indies recall Athanaze, Chanderpaul for India tour

FIFA to distribute record $355 million to clubs for 2026 World Cup

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from China Open due to injury

Michael Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is

Australia’s Sam Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India

Mandhana back on top of ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings

India U-17 team to open SAFF Championship campaign against Maldives in Colombo

PM Modi congratulates Vaishali Rameshbabu on Grand Swiss triumph

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