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August 13, 2025 4:24 PM

Forcing nations to play Tests could bankrupt them, warns Cricket Australia boss

Cricket Australia (CA) chief Todd Greenberg has warned that compelling all nations to play Test cricket could push some boards into financial strain, suggesting that the sport may be better served by focusing on fewer, high-stakes five-day contests. ...

August 13, 2025 2:01 PM

IOA formally approves India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formally approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games during its Special General Meeting (SGM). India has already submitted an Expression of Interest, with Ahmedabad proposed as the hos...

August 13, 2025 1:05 PM

West Indies crush Pakistan by 202 runs, seal first ODI series victory since 1991

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 120 and Jayden Seales’ career-best 6/18 handed West Indies their first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991, as the hosts romped to a 202-run victory in the decider at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Batting fi...

August 13, 2025 10:59 AM

Single biggest sports reform since independence: Mandaviya on passage of new bill

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday hailed Parliament’s passage of the National Sports Governance Bill as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since Independence". Describing the National Sports Governance Bill and the Nati...

August 13, 2025 9:47 AM

Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium risks losing Women’s World Cup matches over police clearance delay

Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium may lose its Women’s World Cup matches after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline to secure police clearance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, accord...

August 13, 2025 9:40 AM

Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before rain forces suspension

Carlos Alcaraz beat Hamad Medjedovic 6-4 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open last 16 on Tuesday, battling the sweltering Ohio heat to notch a tour-leading 50th victory of the season before the evening session was suspended due to rain. The Spanish seco...

August 12, 2025 5:40 PM

Shubman Gill, Sophie Dunkley named ICC Players of the Month for July

India Test captain Shubman Gill and England spinner Sophia Dunkley have been named the International Cricket Council (ICC) men's and women's Player of the Month for July respectively. Gill bagged the Player of the Month award after a stiff competiti...

August 12, 2025 5:39 PM

‘Strong candidate’ India upbeat about 2030 Commonwealth Games after delegation visit

Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a top Indian Olympic Association (IOA) official told Reuters. The world's most populous nation is bidding f...

August 12, 2025 12:57 PM

Special Olympics Bharat inks deal to enhance sports dentistry for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Special Olympics Bharat has signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) and the Indian Academy of Sports Dentistry (IASD) to improve oral health and sports safety for persons with intellectual and development...

August 12, 2025 11:58 AM

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion at CAS

Crystal Palace's appeal against UEFA's decision to drop them from the Europa League to the third-tier Conference League was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday. UEFA demoted Palace while allowing Olympique Lyonnais to play in t...

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