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Afghanistan announce squad for crucial T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup campaign

Afghanistan will face Pakistan and UAE in a T20I tri-series in Sharjah starting Friday, ahead of the Asia Cup. With a near-identical squad, debutant hopefuls like AM Ghazanfar and Abdollah Ahmadzai join the lineup, while Ibrahim Zadran returns to the side. Sharjah: Ahead of the marquee Asia Cup, Afghanistan will play a T20I tri-series in Sharjah against Pakistan and UAE. The three-nation tournament will begin on Friday, August 29, with Afghanistan taking on Pakistan in the opening fixture. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named a largely unchanged 17-member squad from their Asia Cup contingent, with only fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq…

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Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League final: When and where to watch?

Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Zurich Diamond League 2025 javelin final, aiming for his second title. After a strong season and breaking the 90m mark, he faces stiff competition from Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, and other top throwers. Zurich (Switzerland): Double Olympic medallist and 2022 Diamond League champion Neeraj Chopra will return to the big stage on Thursday night as he lines up for the men’s javelin throw final at the 2025 Diamond League in Zurich. The event, set to begin at 11:15 pm IST at Letzigrund Stadium, features a high-quality field, including several past champions and…

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How did Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir, fare in his Delhi Premier League debut? Watch

Aryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, made his Delhi Premier League debut for Central Delhi Kings, scoring a quick 22 off 16 balls. Opening the innings, the 17-year-old showed early promise with aggressive strokes before falling in the fourth over. New Delhi: Aryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, made his Delhi Premier League (DPL) debut on Wednesday, August 27. Playing for Central Delhi Kings, he stepped into the spotlight with a brief but eye-catching innings. The 17-year-old right-hander opened the batting in place of Yash Dhull, who is currently on Duleep Trophy duty with North Zone. Meanwhile,…

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MONDO Track installed at JLN Stadium ahead of 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

JLN Stadium in New Delhi now features India's first outdoor MONDO track ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Despite monsoon challenges, the ₹23.56 crore project was completed in four months as the tournament is set to begin on September 26. New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi now features India's first outdoor MONDO athletics track, installed ahead of the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships scheduled for 2025. The new track has been laid at both the main competition arena and the warm-up area, following recommendations from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and other stakeholders. The…

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India bids for Commonwealth Games 2030: What happens next? All you need to know about the process

India has officially bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The host city will be announced by 2026. India previously hosted in 2010 and now aims to bring back the Games, promising world-class infrastructure and wider sporting participation. Ahmedabad : The Union Cabinet approved India’s official bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The governing body showed an Expression of Interest (EOI) in March 2025 and is now ready for an official bid, as the government has approved. In the meantime, here’s a breakdown of what happened, how the hosting rights are awarded and what lies…

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Shubman Gill to miss Duleep Trophy? Arshdeep Singh confirms new captain

North Zone captain Shubman Gill is likely to miss the upcoming Duleep Trophy. He is reported to be ill and will join the Asia Cup squad. He was anyway in the squad for the opening game against East Zone. Ankit Kumar will lead the side in his absence. Bengaluru: India Test captain Shubman Gill was named the North Zone leader for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. However, his availability remains uncertain at the moment. The 25-year-old was expected to feature in the opening match against East Zone before joining the India squad for the Asia Cup. However, he is reported to…

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Watch: RCB star leaks 29 runs in an over, raises concerns ahead of IPL 2026 retention season

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a tough outing in the UP T20 League, conceding 29 runs in a single over against Meerut Mavericks. Rituraj Sharma took him apart with 2 sixes and 4 boundaries, raising concerns about the veteran pacer's current form. Lucknow: Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a forgettable outing on Tuesday as the Lucknow Falcons clashed with the in-form Meerut Mavericks in the UP T20 League. Despite a promising start with the ball, Bhuvneshwar’s final over was dismantled by Rituraj Sharma, shifting the momentum entirely in the Mavericks’ favour. After conceding just 20 runs in his first three overs, Bhuvneshwar…

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Preparing rank turners had ‘big impact on Indian batting’ in order to get WTC results, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all formats of the game on Sunday, August 24, admitted that preparing rank turners didn't help anyone, especially the art of Test batting as the matches used to get done in 2-3 days. Rajkot: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all formats of the game, conceded that preparing rank turners during home seasons didn't help Indian batting and Test cricket in general. Pujara mentioned that those tracks forced the batters' skill out of the window as they needed a lot of luck to go their way, along with their skill…

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Cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad being proposed city

India has officially approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Backed by the Union Cabinet, the event promises global participation, job creation, tourism growth, and a lasting impact on sports and related industries in the country. Ahmedabad : The Indian government has formally approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the submission on Wednesday, along with provisions to sign a Host Collaboration Agreement and extend financial assistance to the Gujarat government if the bid is accepted. If…

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Australian stars surge in latest ICC ODI rankings despite series loss to South Africa

Australian players made big gains in the latest ICC ODI rankings after a strong finish against South Africa. Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis rose in batting ranks, while Abbott and Ellis improved among bowlers. New Delhi: Several Australian cricketers have made significant strides in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings, capitalising on standout individual performances in their recent home series against South Africa. Although the Aussies were edged out 2-1 in the three-match contest, a dominant victory in the final ODI at Mackay, where they piled on a colossal 431/2, saw four players rewarded with…

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