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Jul

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Pakistan batter ruled out of West Indies and England Tests due to lower back injury

New Delhi: In a major blow to Pakistan Cricket, with the side all set to take on the West Indies in a two-game Test series, the side’s star batter Abdullah Fazal has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series due to a lower back injury. According to a statement by the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board), Fazal sustained the injury during a training session.  He sustained the injury while training at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Furthermore, no replacement has been announced as of yet. It is interesting to note that at 23 years old, Fazal has emerged…

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25

Jul

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Jhandu Kumar secures India’s first medal at Commonwealth Games 2026, wins bronze in para powerlifting

New Delhi: The Indian contingent has secured its first medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal as he finished in third place in the para powerlifting event. He clinched bronze in the men's heavyweight category.  At 72.4 kg, Jhandu Kumar lifted 190 kg on his second attempt. He narrowly failed to lift 96 kg on his third attempt. Despite remaining in the lead for a long time, the 28-year-old ultimately ended up finishing in third place.  It is worth noting that Jhandu Kumar overcame polio and many financial hardships. He scored a total of…

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25

Jul

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India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Harare play?

Harare: The stage is set for the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series between India and Zimbabwe. The two sides are slated to meet at the Harare Sports Club on July 25, and both teams will look to put in their best performance in the upcoming clash.  It is interesting to note that the Men in Blue won the first game of the series, and they will hope for another good showing and will be aiming to clinch the series as well. Many eyes will be set upon 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; the youngster was brilliant for India in the first…

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24

Jul

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Travis Head denies fallout with Virat Kohli after IPL drama, which resulted in wife’s abuse

New Delhi: Australia batter Travis Head has denied reports of a fallout with Virat Kohli following their controversial interaction during the Indian Premier League 2026. He insisted there is “nothing to patch over” between the two players. Notably, Head broke his silence months after cameras captured Kohli walking past him without shaking his hand following Sunrisers Hyderabad's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. The moment went viral on social media, sparking widespread speculation about a possible rift between the two cricketers. “I don't think there's anything to patch over. That's just that's what it is.…

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24

Jul

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Indian team launches ‘best attitude award’ after first T20I vs Zimbabwe, who won the first medal?

Harare: India's team management has introduced a new “Best Attitude Award” during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. Middle-order batter Tilak Varma became the first recipient after the opening match in Harare. The initiative has been launched under interim head coach VVS Laxman to recognise commitment, work ethic and mindset alongside performances with bat, ball and in the field. Explaining the purpose behind the initiative, Laxman said the management wanted to reward qualities that are not always reflected on the scorecard. “Attitude is equivalent to skill. What we thought as a team management, in this series over the three matches,…

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24

Jul

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Aakash Chopra hails India youngster after 19-ball blitzkrieg against Zimbabwe

New Delhi: The Indian team took the lead in the ongoing three-game series against Zimbabwe. Taking on the side in Harare for the first T20I, the Men in Blue managed to win the game by seven wickets, and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was one of the biggest star performers in the game.  It is worth noting that India came into the series on the back of consecutive series losses against Ireland and England. Hence, the win against Zimbabwe came at the perfect time for newly appointed skipper Shreyas Iyer. Bowling first, India conceded 125 runs in the first innings, and it…

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24

Jul

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Jurgen Klopp threatens to quit Germany head coach role on day 1 of appointment, check what happened

New Delhi: After a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany appointed Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach. The former Liverpool boss has been handed a four-year contract after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's shocking exit to Paraguay in the Round of 32 in the tournament. Klopp's deal will now keep him in charge through the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Meanwhile, in an interesting development, Klopp on day1 has warned that he will walk away from his new role as Germany head coach if his family's privacy is not respected. During the…

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24

Jul

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Afghanistan announce new ODI captain, reveal squad for three-match Ireland series

New Delhi: Rahmat Shah has been appointed as the new Afghanistan ODI captain after Hashmatullah Shahidi resigned from his position ahead of the five-match series against Ireland, starting August 5.  Notably, the 33-year-old batter has served as Afghanistan’s vice-captain in both Tests and ODIs since 2021. Now, he has been handed the baton to take command with the ODI World Cup 2027 in the mind of the selectors and team management. Meanwhile, Rahmat takes up the role as Afghanistan’s leading ODI run-scorer. He has accumulated 4,121 runs in the format at an average of 35.22.  On the other hand, Afghanistan have…

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24

Jul

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Sanju Samson reveals why he left RR for CSK, reveals reason for not demanding captaincy

New Delhi: India’s keeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the reason behind parting ways with Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Calling it a huge risk, the Kerala-born threw light upon his reasons to join Chennai Super Kings. He mentioned that his time with the Royals felt over as he had nothing more to give and following which, the cricketer had a long chat with family to find some clarity.  “I had long conversations with my family and my wife. They kept asking me if it was an impulsive decision or if I was really sure. We discussed it for…

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Jul

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5 underrated Badminton stars to keep an eye on at BWF World Championships 2026

New Delhi: The BWF World Championships have long been a stage where underdogs announce themselves to the world. Although the spotlight usually falls on the biggest names, every edition has produced unexpected breakthroughs from young challengers. With New Delhi hosting the event from August 17 to 23, several young challengers will look to test themselves against the sport's biggest names. Here are five players capable of causing an upset and even challenging for the title. 1. Ayush Shetty (India), men's singles The 20-year-old from Karnataka has had a breakout year, winning his first BWF World Tour title at the 2025…

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