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Virat Kohli holds this illustrious record this decade despite form concerns; Shubman Gill to break soon

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs by an Indian cricketer in this decade. The legendary cricketer made 6,155 runs across 173 innings. He was subjected to immense criticism over his form, but the numbers tell a different story. New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s cricketing journey this decade has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Retiring from T20I cricket in 2024 and stepping away from Tests after a solitary match in 2025, Kohli endured fierce criticism about his form, with many experts questioning whether the legendary batter still belonged in India’s playing XI. But amid the noise and doubt,…

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Shivam Dube credits India coach after spectacular show in Asia Cup clash against UAE

Shivam Dube, despite limited bowling opportunities in IPL and international cricket, remains ready to contribute. Encouraged by coach Morne Morkel, he impressed with three wickets against UAE in India's Asia Cup opener in Dubai. Dubai: Shivam Dube’s journey as an all-rounder in Indian cricket has been marked by limited bowling opportunities. However, he has an unwavering readiness to contribute whenever called upon. Over the past three IPL seasons, the Chennai Super Kings’ medium-pacer has bowled a mere three overs, a consequence of the Impact Player rule and team strategies that rarely saw him in the bowling attack. Even during India’s…

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Where will UEFA Champions League finals be held in 2027? UEFA reveals

UEFA has named Madrid and Warsaw as hosts for the 2027 Champions League finals. It is also reviewing proposals from LaLiga and Serie A to hold league matches abroad, amid fan backlash and concerns over competition integrity. New Delhi: UEFA has officially announced the host cities for the 2027 Champions League finals, confirming that Madrid and Warsaw will stage the men’s and women’s showpiece events, respectively. The decision was made on Thursday during the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Tirana, Albania. The men’s final will return to Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano, the home of Atletico Madrid, which previously hosted the 2019…

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Sep

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Bangladesh finally beat Hong Kong in T20Is after embarrassing loss 11 years ago

Bangladesh defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets in the Asia Cup 2025. The Bangla Tigers suffered an embarrassing defeat to Hong Kong in T20Is and after 11 years, the Litton Das-led side managed to take revenge. The captain led from the front, scoring a half-century. Abu Dhabi: Bangladesh picked up a comfortable seven-wicket win in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025. The bowlers kept the Hong Kong batters in check in the first innings, as Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hussain clinched two wickets each. The Yasim Murtaza-led side struggled to get going in the powerplay,…

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Kuldeep Yadav surpasses Ravi Ashwin, joins Yuzvendra Chahal in elite T20I list

Kuldeep Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in India's opening match of the Asia Cup against UAE. It was his fifth POTM title in the shortest format of the game. With that, he surpassed the likes of Ravi Ashwin and others. Dubai: Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a brilliant performance in India’s opening game of the Asia Cup against UAE. It didn’t take captain Suryakumar Yadav to realise that the surface was on the slower side, and he used the spinners heavily in the middle. Part-time pacer Shivam Dube also proved impactful. However, it…

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Asia Cup 2025: How can India qualify for final after losing 4-1 to China?

China defeated India 4-1 in the Super 4s of the women's Hockey Asia Cup. To qualify for the final, India cannot afford to drop a point in their upcoming clash against Japan on Saturday, September 13. A defeat will rule the team out of the race. Hangzhou (China): After a tough 1-4 defeat against hosts China in their second Super 4s match at the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup, the Indian hockey team finds itself in a high-stakes scenario heading into the final round of matches. With just one spot left for the title clash and a place at the 2026…

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Chelsea charged with 74 FA regulation breaches, Premier League club issues statement

Chelsea FC has been charged by the FA with 74 breaches related to agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments from 2009-2022, mainly during the Roman Abramovich era. The club self-reported irregularities and is cooperating fully with the investigation. London: Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association (FA) with 74 breaches of its regulations, spanning issues related to football agents, intermediaries, and third-party investment in players. The alleged violations cover a period from 2009 through 2022, with most incidents occurring between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons, during Roman Abramovich’s ownership. The charges come after Chelsea’s current ownership, led by Todd Boehly…

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Sachin Tendulkar in contention for BCCI president? Legendary cricketer issues statement

Sachin Tendulkar has denied rumours of being considered for BCCI president. His team called the reports baseless ahead of the September 28 elections. Key roles, including president and vice-president, remain undecided as nominations close on September 12. Mumbai: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar has firmly denied speculation linking him to the presidency of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), calling reports of his potential candidacy inaccurate. In a statement released by his management firm, SRT Sports Management Pvt Ltd, Tendulkar distanced himself from any involvement in the upcoming BCCI elections, scheduled for September 28. The statement clarified that…

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Asia Cup 2025: India’s 32-year-old cricketer wins first Impact Player of the match award post IND vs UAE clash

India thrashed the UAE in their opening game of the ongoing Asia Cup by nine wickets. While Kuldeep Yadav was the star with four wickets, Shivam Dube also had fun, picking up three scalps during his short spell, skittling the UAE for just 57 runs. Dubai: India stamped their authority on the UAE in their opening game of the Asia Cup, winning the clash by nine wickets. They chased down the target of 58 runs in just 4.3 overs, even as Kuldeep Yadav won the player of the match award for picking up four wickets for just seven runs during…

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Ayush Shetty stuns fifth-seeded Kodai Naraoka, who defeated Olympic gold medallist Viktor Axelsen

India's Ayush Shetty continues his rise in the top-level badminton tournaments. In the ongoing Hong Kong Open, the youngster stunned the fifth-seeded Japanese Kodai Naraoka who defeated Olympic gold medallist Viktor Axelsen in the previous round. Hong Kong: India's 20-year-old emerging badminton star Ayush Shetty stunned the fifth-seeded Japanese shuttler Kodai Naraoka to storm into the quarterfinals of the ongoing Hong Kong Open. Shetty's rise continues after clinching the BWF Super300 title, winning the US Open in June this year. Shetty's win over Naraoka is special as the latter had defeated the Olympic gold medallist, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. Shetty…

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