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Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in Hockey Asia Cup, situation to become clear in next two days

The Indian government had stated that the Pakistan players would get visas for the Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar; however, the Pakistan Hockey Federation had denied travelling to the neighbouring nation. Bangladesh are now likely to replace Pakistan for the regional tournament. New Delhi: With Pakistan's refusal to travel to India for the Hockey Asia Cup, Bangladesh are likely to replace them for the regional event later in August. The Men's Asia Cup will take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, with some of the finest teams from Asia set to lock horns against each other. …

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Sophie Devine helps Southern Brave register biggest-ever win in Women’s Hundred against Oval Invincibles

Sophie Devine was adjudged the Player of the Match as she starred with two crucial wickets in Southern Brave's clash against Oval Invincibles in the Women's Hundred. Southern Brave have registered the biggest victory in the competition after beating Oval by 89 runs. New Delhi: Sophie Devine starred as Southern Brave registered a historic win over Oval Invincibles in the Women's Hundred on Monday, August 18. Devine removed both the Oval openers as she took 2/15 from her three sets. Oval were folded for just 72 as they went down by 89 runs. The Georgia Adams-led Southern Brave had put…

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Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma backs Jasprit Bumrah on workload management

Jasprit Bumrah played three of the five Test matches during the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England. Former India cricketer and chief selector Chetan Sharma has backed Bumrah over the workload management debate. New Delhi: Chetan Sharma, the former chairman of selectors of the Indian men's team, has put his weight behind Jasprit Bumrah over the ongoing workload management debate. Several fans and critics have questioned Bumrah's management by the Indian team as the star pacer has picked and chosen matches that he played during the recent Test series against England. Bumrah was supposed to play in three Test matches before the…

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Australia aim to end 11-year-long wait against South Africa as two teams meet in ODI series

The preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 begin for Australia and South Africa as they face each other in a three-match series from August 19 onwards. The reigning ODI World champions, Australia, are looking to end an 11-year wait against the Proteas. New Delhi: Australia and South Africa gear up to face each other in a three-match ODI series as they begin their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027. The two teams contested in a three-match T20I series recently, which the Aussies won 2-1 following Glenn Maxwell's brilliance in the deciding match. While the T20 World Cup preparations…

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‘We want to be the biggest league outside IPL’: Graeme Smith says for SA20, remains unfazed from BBL

The SA20 is gearing up for its fourth season with the auction on September 9. The tournament will kick off on December 26 as South African fans wait in anticipation. Meanwhile, SA20's commissioner, Graeme Smith, wants the league to become the second biggest outside the IPL. New Delhi: SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith wants SA20 to become the biggest league in the Southern hemisphere and the second biggest outside the Indian Premier League, as he feels happy with the decisions taken by the organisers during its four-year presence.  The SA20 has become a pretty popular league with cricket fans hooked to…

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Keshav Maharaj on cusp of history, set to become first South African spinner to achieve major record

Keshav Maharaj is eyeing history as South Africa face Australia in a three-match ODI series. Maharaj has been a major lynchpin for South Africa in their bowling attack across formats and will hold the key for the Proteas in the series. New Delhi: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj is on the cusp of a historic record as South Africa face Australia in an ODI series from August 19 onwards. After Australia's 2-1 win in the T20I series, the two teams lock horns in a three-match ODI series with the first match in Cairns.  The series will kick-start the build-up for…

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Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Cincinnati Open live streaming: When and where to watch final in India?

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have produced some brilliant clashes in their gripping rivalry. The two are set to meet each other in the final of the Cincinnati Open 2025, the tournament which acts as a dress rehearsal for the US Open 2025. New Delhi: Modern stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz go toe-to-toe once more this year as they face each other in the Cincinnati Open 2025 final on Monday, August 18 (Tuesday as per IST). Sinner and Alcaraz have emerged as two players who look to be the next big things in tennis after the glorious years of…

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Aug

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Iga Swiatek vs Jasmine Paolini H2H record ahead of their Cincinnati Open 2025 final

Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini are in their first finals at the Cincinnati Open as they look to clinch their maiden titles at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Swiatek is bidding for her 11th ATP 1000 title and looks to add another championship under her belt in 2025. New Delhi: Iga Swiatek goes up against Jasmine Paolini in the Cincinnati Open 2025 final as the third-seed looks to add another title under her belt going into the US Open. Swiatek, the six-time Grand Slam winner, is hunting for her 11th ATP 1000 title. Meanwhile, Paolini is looking for her third…

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Ruturaj Gaikwad turns bowler in Buchi Babu trophy, picks up a wicket: Watch

Ruturaj Gaikwad is currently playing for Maharashtra alongside Prithvi Shaw in the ongoing Buchi Babu cricket tournament. On the opening day of the match against Chhattisgarh, Gaikwad rolled his arm and also picked up a wicket to finish the opposition innings. Chennai: The Buchi Babu Invitation cricket tournament got underway today, even as Maharashtra locked horns against Chhattisgarh in one of the matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prithvi Shaw are playing together for the first time, with the latter shifting his base to Maharashtra, and both of them fared well on the opening day. Ruturaj turned bowler at the fag end…

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Australia vs South Africa Live: When and where to watch AUS vs SA ODI series on TV and streaming in India?

Australia will be up against South Africa in the three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday, August 19, in Cairns. Australia will not have a couple of their key players in Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell, in the format anymore and settling down with that reality will have to be quick for the hosts. Queensland: Australia and South Africa will lock horns in a three-match ODI series, starting Tuesday in Cairns. The two teams haven't played the 50-over format since the Champions Trophy and for different reasons but with the same goal, this assignment will begin the build-up for the ODI World…

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