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August 9, 2025 1:03 PM

Kiwis post 601/3, lead by 476 against Zimbabwe after three batters hit 150-plus in Bulawayo

On day two of the second Test in Bulawayo, three New Zealand batters struck scores of 150 or more, equalling a world record that had stood for nearly four decades, according to Wisden. Resuming with intent, the visitors piled on the misery for Zim...

August 8, 2025 12:34 PM

Indian men’s hockey team leaves for crucial four-match series in Australia

The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Australia in the early hours of Friday from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, as they gear up for a crucial four-match series against the hosts. The series, set to take place at the Perth Hockey ...

August 8, 2025 9:56 AM

Canadian Open: Mboko stuns Osaka to clinch maiden WTA 1000 title

In a stunning upset, 18-year-old Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to claim her first WTA 1000 title on home soil at the Canadian Open. After dropping the first set in the championship...

August 7, 2025 5:00 PM

Shubman Gill named North Zone captain for Duleep Trophy; Arshdeep, Rana, Kamboj included

After leading India to a 2–2 Test series draw in England, Shubman Gill has been named captain of the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which begins on August 28 in Bengaluru. Gill, who scored 754 runs in the five-match Test series a...

August 7, 2025 4:53 PM

Time to move on from South Africa’s WTC win: Kagiso Rabada

South Africa’s leading paceman Kagiso Rabada says it is time to move on from the euphoria of beating Australia in the World Test Championship final wile admitting a belated major trophy success has come as a relief to his team. Rabada will lead So...

August 7, 2025 1:00 PM

England’s Woakes ‘gutted’ he could not win single-handedly at Oval

All-rounder Chris Woakes is still processing the shock after England fell agonisingly short of a "fairytale" series victory despite his remarkable act of bravery in the fifth and final test against India. India levelled the five-test series 2-2 on M...

August 7, 2025 10:29 AM

U.S. Open announces record $90 million prize money

The U.S. Open announced $90 million in prize money will be on offer at this year's final major, marking the largest purse in tennis history, up 20% from 2024. Top players in the ATP and WTA called for more equitable distribution of revenue at the fo...

August 7, 2025 9:49 AM

U22 Asian boxing championships: Indian boxers shine in Bangkok, four reach title clashes

India’s campaign at the U22 Asian Boxing Championships picked up pace on Day 3, with four semifinal wins — including back-to-back victories by women boxers — taking the country’s finalist tally to four. According to a release from the Boxing...

August 6, 2025 4:37 PM

Siraj doesn’t get the credit he deserves, I love his attitude: Sachin Tendulkar

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has praised Mohammed Siraj, saying he admires the fast bowler's attitude and believes Siraj doesn’t get the credit he truly deserves. On Day Five at The Oval, Siraj delivered a stunning performance, picking 5...

August 6, 2025 9:50 AM

Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while Ben Shelton eliminated Alex de Minaur on the men's side. It ...

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