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Aug

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Chris Woakes provides latest update about his shoulder injury, says ‘certainly a good news’

England all-rounder Chris Woakes seemed in excruciating pain on the final day of the Oval Test after dislocating his shoulder. Woakes sustained the injury on Day 1 of the fifth Test of the series against India and didn't take much part in the rest of the match, before coming out to bat on Day 5. London: England all-rounder Chris Woakes breathed a sigh of relief as he was able to move his arm a little better and opted against undergoing surgery, following a shoulder injury during the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval.  “Certainly good news for…

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14

Aug

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‘Most painful moment’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals most disappointing aspect of IPL 2025, reflects on his season

Venkatesh Iyer, who won the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, was bought back by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 23.75 crore. Iyer didn't have a season to remember in IPL 2025, but admitted that it was a huge learning curve for him. New Delhi: Venkatesh Iyer, the man of all seasons for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was first to admit that he didn't have a great season in the 2025 edition of the IPL but opined that the price tag didn't have pressure on him going into the season. Iyer, who scored a half-century in both…

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14

Aug

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Premier League 2025-26: Where to watch world’s number-one football league in India?

The 2025-26 season of the Premier League will begin early Saturday in India. Defending champions Liverpool will take on Bournemouth in the opening fixture of the season. Check out where to watch the blockbuster action live on TV and stream online in India. New Delhi: The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with high drama as Liverpool, the reigning champions, host Bournemouth at Anfield. The Arne Slot side faces the toughest opening 10 games, including clashes with several top-six sides and a home game against Manchester United. On the other hand, the Red Devils, coming off their worst-ever Premier League…

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14

Aug

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Glenn Maxwell on brink of historic T20I milestone in third T20I vs South Africa

Glenn Maxwell is one wicket away from becoming the first Australian to score 2500+ runs and take 50 wickets in T20Is. He’ll aim to reach the milestone in the series decider against South Africa on August 16, with the series tied 1-1. Sydney: The final T20I between Australia and South Africa, set to be played on August 16 in Cairns, is expected to be a blockbuster as the series is currently poised 1-1. Both teams will eye a win and seal the series in their favour, but for Glenn Maxwell, the match is also an opportunity to complete a historic…

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14

Aug

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Injury setbacks force Australia into late changes ahead of ODI series vs South Africa

Australia suffer triple injury blow ahead of ODI series vs South Africa, with Mitchell Owen, Matt Short, and Lance Morris ruled out. Aaron Hardie, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Cooper Connolly have been called up as replacements for the series starting August 19. Sydney: Australia’s preparations for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa have taken a significant hit, with three players ruled out due to injury just days before the first match in Cairns on August 19. Mitchell Owen, Lance Morris, and Matt Short will all miss the series, prompting a reshuffle in the squad. Owen, who was in line to…

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14

Aug

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Glenn Maxwell targets early impact at 2026 T20 World Cup, embraces floating role

Glenn Maxwell eyes a key role with the new ball at the 2026 T20 World Cup, drawing from his 2023 ODI final impact. Now a T20 specialist, he embraces a flexible batting role and aims to stay adaptable as he enters the final phase of his international career. Sydney: As the countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup began, Glenn Maxwell is once again preparing to be Australia's X-factor. However, this time, with a focus on the new ball. Reflecting on his game-changing role in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, Maxwell believes he can have a similar influence with…

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14

Aug

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Trinbago Knight Riders announce new captain ahead of CPL 2025, to replace Kieron Pollard

Nicholas Pooran takes over as Trinbago Knight Riders captain for CPL 2025, replacing Kieron Pollard. Backed by veterans like Narine and Russell, Pooran aims to lead TKR into a new era. Dwayne Bravo returns as head coach as TKR face Patriots on August 17 to start the new season. Trinidad: Nicholas Pooran has been appointed the new captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season, taking over from veteran Kieron Pollard. The announcement marks a significant moment in TKR’s leadership transition, with Pooran becoming the third captain in a line that began…

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14

Aug

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Prithvi Shaw earns call-up to Maharashtra squad for Buchi Babu tournament

Prithvi Shaw has been called up to the Maharashtra squad for the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament. He left Mumbai ahead of the upcoming domestic season, after the youngster was left out of the Ranji Trophy squad in the last season. Mumbai: Youngster Prithvi Shaw has been called up to the Maharashtra squad for the upcoming Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Chennai, slated to begin on August 18, which will continue till September 9. After spending his entire career with Mumbai, the 25-year-old joined Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season. He was dropped from the Ranji Trophy squad last season, which…

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14

Aug

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Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan batters for dismal show vs West Indies, says ‘cricketers playing for averages’

Pakistan lost to the West Indies in the ODI series for the first time in 34 years. Chasing the target of 295 runs, they were folded for just 92, losing the match by a stunning margin of 202 runs. After the match, Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the batters for a poor show in the series decider. Tarouba (Trinidad and Tobago): Shoaib Akhtar is not at all happy with the Pakistan cricket team with their performance in the recently concluded ODI series against the West Indies. Pakistan succumbed to their first ODI series to the Caribbean team in 34 years as…

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14

Aug

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Yuvraj Singh applauds Shubman Gill’s stellar captaincy, hails India’s fightback in England

Yuvraj Singh praised Shubman Gill for his stellar captaincy and four centuries in England, calling the drawn 2-2 Test series a win for young India. He also lauded Jadeja and Washington Sundar for their match-saving partnership in Manchester. New Delhi: Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has heaped praise on India’s young Test skipper Shubman Gill, following a standout performance in the recently concluded Test series against England. Under pressure after taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Gill silenced critics with a phenomenal run of form, ending the five-match series as the highest run-scorer. He was under scrutiny for his…

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