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Aug

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Ruturaj Gaikwad falters on comeback from injury, scores just 1 run in Buchi Babu tournament

The Buchi Babu invitation cricket tournament, organised by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), got underway on August 18. The second day saw Ruturaj Gaikwad batting for Maharashtra but he failed on his comeback, scoring just one run. Chennai: Ruturaj Gaikwad returned to play his first competitive fixture since the Indian Premier League (IPL) on August 18 (Monday) in the Buchi Babu invitational cricket tournament for Maharashtra. He bowled the final over of the day, much to the surprise of everyone, and also picked up a wicket to fold the Chhattisgarh innings. However, when it was his turn to bat, Ruturaj,…

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19

Aug

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WATCH: Rashid Khan takes 3 wickets in four balls as Oval Invincibles continue their Hundred dominance

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan after a blip in the previous two games, continued his spectacular form in the ongoing Hundred for the Oval Invincibles as the two-time defending champions Oval Invincibles extended their dominance at the top of the table. Southampton : Oval Invincibles, on cue, are playing according to their name in the ongoing edition of the men's Hundred. The bowlers are not letting the opponents score and the batters seemed to be in some sort of a hurry to score all the runs in the fewest balls and the quickest time possible. If the game against the Welsh…

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19

Aug

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India Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement live updates: Gill vs Jaiswal conundrum, Shreyas Iyer to be recalled?

India's T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup is set to be announced today at 1:30 PM IST. Ajit Agarkar and Suryakumar Yadav will attend the press conference. Who will be selected? Who will be dropped? Here are all live updates: Mumbai: Team India's much-awaited squad for the upcoming Asia Cup will be announced today at 1:30 PM IST. Will India's Test captain, Shubman Gill, make it to the squad, or will the selectors back the same team that was successful in the January-February home series against England? Who will be the vice-captain? Gill or Jaiswal? Will Siraj make a…

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19

Aug

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Carlos Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after ill Sinner retires mid-match in the final, apologises to fans

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz won his sixth ATP title this year, beating Jannik Sinner in the final. Alcaraz admitted that he didn't want to win matches and tournaments like that but sometimes that's the way it goes as Sinner retired from the game due to illness after trailing 0-5 in the first set. Mason: Carlos Alcaraz continued to extend his head-to-head titles record over the World No.1 Jannik Sinner after winning the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, on Monday, August 18. Sinner, who won Wimbledon last month, retired mid-match during the final due to illness, and he apologised to the fans…

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19

Aug

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AUS vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Australia vs South Africa match in Cairns

Australia will be up against South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series in Cairns. This will be the first assignment for both teams since the Champions Trophy, and even though the ODI World Cup is a couple of years away, they will be keen to identify a settled group of players. Queensland: After a hard-fought T20I series, the spotlight will move to the ODIs for Australia and South Africa. With a couple of years to go for the ODI World Cup, the relevance of this series is a bit hard to find. Still, for Australia, it will be…

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18

Aug

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Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Head to head record in finals ahead of Cincinnati Open summit clash

It will be Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Cincinnati Open 2025. The much-awaited fixture is set to take place at 12:30 AM IST on August 19. Sinner vs Alcaraz is a new rivalry brewing up in tennis. Ahead of the final, here's the head-to-head record between them in finals. Ohio: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to face each other in the final of the Cincinnati Open. The match is scheduled to take place at 12:30 AM IST on August 19 (August 18 as per local time). A rivalry is brewing between them as…

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18

Aug

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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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18

Aug

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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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Aug

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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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Aug

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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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