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Muthiah Muralidaran and Sanath Jayausuriya's sons face off in club game in Sri Lanka

Legendary Sri Lanka cricketers Muthiah Muralidaran and Sanath Jayasuriya's sons Ranuk Jayasuriya and Naren Muralitharan are going up against each other in a club fixture.

Rinku Singh opens up on Asia Cup selection: Did not think I would make it

Rinku Singh was named in India's 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Ahead of the tournament, Rinku admitted that he was not sure if he would get selected in the squad.

Shubman Gill set to miss Duleep Trophy due to illness: Reports

Shubman Gill is all set to miss the Duleep Trophy 2025 due to illness, with Ankit Kumar set to lead North Zone in his absence. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will play only the opening match before leaving for Asia Cup duties.

'She liked my photos, so i messaged her': Rinku Singh shares how he met Priya Saroj

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and politician Priya Saroj surprised fans with their engagement news. Rinku revealed they connected in 2022 after he saw Priya's photo on a fan page and gathered the courage to message her. While their wedding is postponed due to Rinku's cricket commitments, he also expressed pride in Priya's political achievements.

Shubman Gill slated to miss start of Duleep Trophy with illness

Shubman Gill, India's Test captain, is likely to miss the Duleep Trophy due to illness. Appointed captain of the North Zone team, Gill is resting in Chandigarh after medical examinations. Ankit Kumar will now lead the side, with Shubham Rohilla replacing Gill.

Won't watch IND vs PAK match, value of human life more than sports: Manoj Tiwary

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has said that he won't be watching the upcoming India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, saying that human life is more important than sports.

Which team will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in India? Kerala minister answers

Lionel Messi's Argentina are coming to India. But who will they play in the international friendly? Kerala sports minister reveals details.

BCCI introduces new plate group format across domestic one-day tournaments

The BCCI has announced significant changes to the upcoming domestic cricket season, starting with the Duleep Trophy on August 28th. A plate group is introduced in all domestic one-day tournaments, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Major events will now feature four elite groups and one plate group.

US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner shares big promise he made to his parents about quitting tennis

Ahead of the US Open, Jannik Sinner revealed a past pact with his parents: he would quit tennis if he didn't crack the top 200 by age 23 or 24 due to financial constraints. Sinner recently withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness, apologizing to fans and congratulating Alcaraz.

Record breaker! 46-year-old Imran Tahir adds to his numerous milestones

Imran Tahir led Guyana Amazon Warriors to a big win. He took five wickets against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Tahir became the oldest captain to achieve this feat in T20 cricket. He is now among the top wicket-takers in T20 history. The Warriors scored 211 runs, securing an 84-run victory. Tahir's bowling was key to the team's success.

WWE: Piper Niven stuns Charlotte Flair in shocking SmackDown upset of 2025

SmackDown delivered a major shock as Piper Niven pinned 18-time champion Charlotte Flair in one of WWE's biggest upsets of 2025 to secure her career-defining singles win.

Tennis a costly dream? Jannik Sinner would have quit if not ranked top 200 by 24

Jannik Sinner has revealed he would have quit tennis if he had not reached the top 200 by age 24. Sinner's comments put light on the financial struggles faced by tennis players from modest backgrounds.

Hope, Hetmyer blitz sets up big win for Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors posted 211/3 in 20 overs and then defended it well to earn a massive 83-run victory

17-year-old Kajal clinches 72kg gold at U20 World Championships

Kajal, a 17-year-old wrestler and daughter of a taxi driver, clinched gold at the U20 World Wrestling Championship in Bulgaria, defeating China’s Liu Yuqi 8-6. Her victory marks a significant achievement, joining an elite group of Indian wrestlers with medals at both cadet and junior world championships.

Elavenil Valarivan wins gold with new Asian record at Shooting Championships

Battling fever and body ache, Elavenil Valarivan secured a gold medal with a record-breaking score of 253.6 at the 16th Asian Shooting Championships in Kazakhstan. She surpassed Apurvi Chandela's previous Asian record, marking her second gold at the event.

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to win first title with Al Nassr - everything you need to know

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead Al Nassr against Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final in Hong Kong, aiming for his first official title with the club. Al Nassr, who won the Arab Club Champions Cup unofficially in 2023, reached the final after defeating Al Ittihad. Everything you need to know about the title showdown.

Chess legends return! Garry Kasparov teases Viswanathan Anand ahead of mega clash: 'I should give Vishy a chance to ...'

Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov are set to reignite their historic rivalry in St. Louis this October, headlining the Clutch Chess series. Adding to the excitement, current world champion D Gukesh will face off against Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov, while acknowledging Gukesh's title win, suggests Carlsen remains the strongest player, sparking debate about the current world championship landscape.

Watch: Rohit Sharma waves to fan while being stuck in Mumbai traffic

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma was seen stuck in Mumbai traffic driving his new Lamborghini. The star batter even made a thumbs up gesture to his fan.

Gill may skip Duleep Trophy

The Indian Test skipper is reportedly unwell and is currently resting at his home in Chandigarh

Tejas Shirse wins 110m hurdles gold but misses World Championships mark

At the Inter-State Athletics meet in Chennai, athletes struggled to meet World Championships qualification marks for the third day, hampered by rain. Tejas Shirse won the 110m hurdles but his time wasn't enough to improve his standings. Karthik U secured a triple jump gold with a season-best, while Aboobacker's performance positions him for a potential spot at the Worlds.