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Jul

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Jasprit Bumrah passes fitness test, cleared to play in upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka | Report

New Delhi: In a major development, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly been cleared to play for the Indian team ahead of their two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. It is interesting to note that India will be taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th.  Notably, as the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced the squad for the upcoming series, star man Jasprit Bumrah was included in the squad subject to fitness, as he had sustained an impact injury during the recent ODI series…

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Jul

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DPL 2026 live streaming details; When and where to watch Delhi Premier League 2026 on TV and online in India?

New Delhi: The stage is set for yet another season of the DPL (Delhi Premier League); the tournament returns for yet another edition, and the eight competing teams will look to put in their best performance in hopes of getting their hands on the title as the marquee event commences once more.  It is worth noting that the season opener of the tournament sees Central Delhi Kings taking on Purani Dilli 6. The two sides will meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for the clash on July 31, and it could be interesting to see which side comes…

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Jul

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Alzarri Joseph hits back at Daren Sammy, responds to latter’s ‘denied selection’ comments

New Delhi: The West Indies are in the midst of a two-game Test series against Pakistan. The first Test of the series was comfortably won by the West Indies. Before the start of the series, CWI (Cricket West Indies) came forward and revealed the Windies’ squad for the series, and much to many’s surprise, Alzarri Joseph was not a part of the squad.  It is worth noting that when the squad was announced, CWI revealed that Alzarri Joseph would not play in the series due to personal reasons. However, the very next day, West Indies’ head coach Daren Sammy came…

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Jul

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Michael Vaughan weighs in on Stephen Fleming’s absence from upcoming Pakistan series

New Delhi: The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and named former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming as their new Test head coach. The decision was made after Brendon McCullum stepped down from his role, bringing the Bazball era to an end.  It is worth noting that Fleming will not be joining England for the upcoming three-game series against Pakistan but will instead join in December. The series against Pakistan will begin on August 19 with the first Test taking place at Headingley in Leeds.  Speaking on the same, former England cricketer Michael Vaughan took centre stage and…

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Jul

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Legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi dies at 66, football fraternity comes forth to pay tribute

Milan: Franco Baresi, one of the greatest Italian defenders in the history of football, has tragically passed away at the age of 66. It is worth noting that Baresi underwent surgery for a lung nodule back in 2025 and was in poor health for quite some time before his passing.  After the news of his passing, Baresi’s club, AC Milan, took centre stage and released a statement talking about the legacy that the Italian great has left behind. The club also stated that Baresi’s legacy and influence will forever stay imbued in the hearts of the fans.  "The entire history…

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Jul

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Check Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9 schedule; Where can India shine on July 31?

Glasgow: The stage is set for Day 9 of the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. The Indian contingent has been performing brilliantly at the event and has a total of 17 medals to its name so far. The Indian squad sits in 10th place in the medal tally and will hope to add to their tally on Day 9 as well.  It is worth noting that Lovepreet Singh and Seema Kaliramna became the latest athletes to add to India’s medal tally. Lovepreet Singh won the silver medal in weightlifting, whereas Seema Kaliramna won the bronze medal in the women’s discus throw…

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Jul

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Pakistan dealt major blow, star batter ruled out of second West Indies Test due to injury

New Delhi: Pakistan is all set to continue its Test series against the West Indies by taking on the side in the second Test. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, from August 2nd. Ahead of the highly anticipated clash, the side has been dealt a major blow.  Star batter Shan Masood has been ruled out of the upcoming second Test due to a finger injury. It is worth noting that Masood injured the index finger of his left hand after he was struck by a delivery by…

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Lovepreet Singh clinches weightlifting silver, Seema Kaliramna grabs bronze medal at CWG 2026

New Delhi: The Indian contingent has caught the flow at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. Becoming the latest to add to India’s tally at the Games, weightlifter Loverpreet Singh won the silver medal at the Games, delivering the best performance of his career.  He participated in the 110kg weightlifting event, setting a new Commonwealth Games record with a 176kg lift, and ended up finishing with a total of 388 kg to his name, which saw him win the silver medal and add to India’s tally.  It is worth noting that Lovepreet Singh entered the Clean and Jerk portion of the…

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Jul

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Virat Kohli calls Ajinkya Rahane ‘favourite Test batting partner’ after latter’s retirement

New Delhi: Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all-format cricket on July 30. The 38-year-old made the announcement through a social media post, saying the time was right to “move on” from representing the country. He featured in 85 Test matches, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India. He scored 5,077 runs in red-ball cricket, including 12 centuries, 2,962 ODI runs and 375 runs in the shortest format of the game. His last international appearance came during the Test series against the West Indies in July 2023. After his retirement, several former and current cricketers lauded Rahane…

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Jul

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Full list of medal winners by Indians Athletes

Glasgow: India secured 15 medals so far in the Commonwealth Games 2026. The contingent has produced strong performances in athletics, para athletics, weightlifting and boxing in Glasgow. The country has won three gold, nine silver and three bronze medals so far, while several more podium finishes remain possible in the final stages of the competition. Weightlifting has emerged as one of India’s strongest medal-producing sports in Glasgow. Mirabai Chanu secured the country’s first gold medal of the Games in the women’s 48kg category, completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games titles. Rishikanta Singh earlier claimed India’s first able-bodied medal with a…

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