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US Open 2025: 5 interesting facts you must know about the tournament

With the US Open 2025 all set to kick off with the first round on August 24, let us have a look at some unknown and interesting facts about the tournament as one of the most iconinc tennis events of the years kicks off soon. New Delhi: The stage is set for the commencement of the first round of the US Open 2025. Several star players will be in action in the tournament to get their hands on the prestigious title. From Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz, the US Open 2025 promises to be…

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Cooper Connolly shatters 38-year-old Australia record, breaks Shane Warne’s feat with fifer

Cooper Connolly starred with a five-wicket haul in the third ODI against South Africa as he shattered a couple of major records. Connolly broke a 38-year-old Australian record and a Shane Warne feat with his 5/22 in the final ODI of the series. New Delhi: Australia youngster Cooper Connolly etched his name into the history books as he took a five-wicket haul in the third ODI at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Sunday, August 24. Connolly, the left-arm finger spinner, took 5/22 in his six overs as Australia handed South Africa their biggest ODI loss in Mackay, registering a 276-run…

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Sourav Ganguly begins coaching stint, named head coach of Pretoria Capitals for SA20 2026

Sourav Ganguly has been named Pretoria Capitals' head coach as he begins his coaching stint. Ganguly has previously served as advisor and head of cricket to the Delhi Capitals. New Delhi: Former India cricketer and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly begins his coaching stint, having been named the head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 2026 season. Ganguly, who has served as an advisor and then as team director for the Delhi Capitals, replaces Jonathan Trott as head coach of the Pretoria Capitals. "The Prince is all set to bring a royal flair to the Capitals camp! We are ecstatic…

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Cameron Green, Head, and Marsh, replicate South Africa’s 10-year-old feat in Mackay

The trio of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green put in exceptional performances in the third ODI of the series against South Africa. Hitting centuries, the three batters went on to replicate South Africa's decade old feat. Mackay, Australia: Australia looked exceptional with the bat in the first innings of the third ODI against South Africa. Taking on the Proteas at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on August 24, Australia posted a mammoth total of 431 runs in the first innings, and the trio of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green all completed centuries in the…

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Travis Head creates massive strike-rate record in ODIs with 142-run knock vs South Africa

Star Australia batter Travis Head performed exceptionally well in the first innings of the third ODI against South Africa, scoring 142 runs. Head went on to achieve a massive feat, scripting history as well. Mackay, Australia: Australia opener Travis Head was on fire against South Africa in the third ODI of the ongoing series. Head amassed 142 runs in 103 deliveries, completing 2000 runs as an opener. Head achieved the feat with the highest strike rate among any other batters with 2000+ runs as an opener in ODI cricket.  It is worth noting that Head has scored 2042 runs to…

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Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh break 22-year-old with 250-run opening partnership vs South Africa

Travis Head finally returned to form in the third and final ODI against South Africa as he and Mitchell Marsh added a staggering 250 runs for the opening wicket. In the process, they also created multiple records, even as Head got out after scoring 142 runs off 103 balls. Mackay: Australia batters finally found the going easy today in the third and final ODI against South Africa. After winning the toss, their openers, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, plundered the under-strength bowling attack of the visitors to smash records for fun. The duo added a staggering 250 runs for the…

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Kieron Pollard creates history with six sixes against St Lucia Kings

Veteran Trinbago Knight Riders all-rounder Kieron Pollard was on fire for his side against St Lucia Kings in the ongoing CPL 2025. Hitting six sixes throughout his knock, Pollard managed to achieve a massive feat as well. St Lucia: Veteran West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard scripted history in the ongoing CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2025, taking on St Lucia Kings in the tournament. Pollard hit six sixes in the game, crossing 200 sixes in the tournament, and now has the most sixes in CPL’s history at 203. Pollard achieved the feat in the 10th match of the CPL 2025; Trinbago…

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Why is Ben Dwarshuis not playing in 3rd ODI vs South Africa?

The third and final ODI between Australia and South Africa is being played today in Mackay. The visitors have already pocketed the series, winning the first two matches but Australia will be keen on avoiding the whitewash. However, they will Ben Dwarshius in this clash. Here's why: Mackay: South Africa's tour of Australia is set to conclude today with the third and final ODI that is being played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. South Africa have already won the series and will be looking to affect the whitewash on the home side. Meanwhile, Australia will be hopeful…

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Dawid Malan surpasses Suresh Raina’s record in T20 cricket, enters top 5 in unique list

Dawid Malan is currently featuring in The Hundred for Northern Superchargers. While opening the innings, the left-hander scored 34 runs off just 21 balls with four fours and a six. In the process, Malan went past Suresh Raina's record in the shortest format of the game. Leeds (England): Dawid Malan is playing in the ongoing The Hundred edition for Northern Superchargers and scored a crucial 34 runs while opening the innings in his team's win over Oval Invincibles on Saturday (August 24). In the process, the left-handed batter also surpassed Suresh Raina in the list of players to score the most…

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Afghanistan announce 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2025, Naveen-ul-Haq returns

Afghanistan have announced their 17-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, which will be played in the T20 format. Rashid Khan will lead the team while Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to play for the first time this year. Kabul: Afghanistan has announced its 17-member squad, led by Rashid Khan, for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played from September 9 to 28. Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is set to make his comeback after last playing for his country in December 2024, having retired from ODIs and Afghanistan featured in the 50-over format majorly this year. Notably, Afghanistan haven't…

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