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Sep

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India to host Badminton World Championships after 17 years, BAI promises grand show in New Delhi

India hosted the Badminton World Championships in 2009 in Hyderabad and will be hosting the upcoming tournament in New Delhi next year. Meanwhile, the Badminton Association of India secretary, Sanjay Mishra, assured the nation will give 100 per cent for the tournament. New Delhi: India will be hosting the next Badminton World Championships, with the tournament making a return to the nation after 17 years. India last hosted the BWF's most prestigious tournament in 2009 in Hyderabad, 17 years from, when the event will take place in the nation next in August 2026.  The development was confirmed by the sport's…

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Sep

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‘Seems like fly has been taken out of milk and thrown away’: Ex-India cricketer on Rishabh Pant’s T20I absence

Rishabh Pant has been out of the Indian white-ball teams for quite some time now. He had a poor IPL 2025, with his century against the RCB being the only saving grace. Meanwhile, a former Indian cricketer gave his opinion on Pant's absence from the T20I side. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra gave his views on Rishabh Pant's T20I absence, weighing in for the left-handed wicketkeeper batter being the third-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup 2024. Pant made a miraculous return to the Indian team during the T20 World Cup 2024 following his horrific car crash in…

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Sep

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South Africa announce playing XI for 1st ODI against England; Breetze, Rabada miss out on series opener

After England, South Africa also announced their playing XI for the ODI series opener at Headingley, a day before. South Africa are coming off a 2-1 series victory against Australia in the format and will be keen to take the momentum over to England. Leeds (England): South Africa, too, announced their playing XI a day in advance, like their opponents, England. The Proteas, who recently had a successful away ODI assignment in Australia, had rested a few players in the finale, with the visitors taking an unassailable lead after two games themselves and hence, the likes of Keshav Maharaj, Lungi…

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Sep

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No Indian among 541 players shortlisted for SA20 auction; Anderson, Shakib headline overseas roster

The SA20 2026 auction is set to take place in Johannesburg on Tuesday, September 9, with a total of 541 players set to go under the hammer. The two-time championship-winning skipper, Aiden Markram, will also be among the high-profile local names who might find a new team. Johannesburg: As many as 300 South Africans and 241 overseas players are set to go under the hammer at the SA20 2026 auction next week in Johannesburg, with 84 slots up for grabs. Each of the six teams was allowed six retentions, apart from a wildcard pick ahead of the auction for the…

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Sep

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Hundred’s hat-trick hero to make his debut as England name team for 1st ODI against South Africa

England will be hosting South Africa for a white-ball series, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is. The Three Lions have announced their Playing XI for the first ODI with The Hundred 2025's hat-trick hero set to make his international debut. New Delhi: England have announced their Playing XI for the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, September 2 at Headingley, Leeds with Hundred's hat-trick star in line to make his debut. Sonny Baker, the right-arm fast bowler of Manchester Originals who took the only hat trick in the Hundred 2025, will be making his international debut for the…

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Sep

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‘I’m dreaming about winning another’: Novak Djokovic lays out his plans ahead of US Open QF clash

Star tennis player Novak Djokovic recently came forward and talked about his ambitions after reaching the quarter-finals of the ongoing US Open 2025. He revealed he wants to go all the way and win the tournament. New York: Novak Djokovic continues to prove that age is just a number after his flawless performance against Jan-Lennard Struff in the round of 16 of the ongoing US Open 2025. At the age of 38, Djokovic breezed past Struff in straight sets and is due to play against world number four Taylor Fritz in the quarter-final of the competition.  It is worth noting…

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Sep

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Tim Seifert slams joint-fastest century in CPL, breaks tournament record during sensational run-chase for SLK

Tim Seifert slammed a brutal 125* off just 53 as the defending champions, Saint Lucia Kings, made a mockery of the 205-run target set by the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Gros Islet on Sunday, August 31. Seifert equalled the fastest century record in CPL and broke an all-time record as well. Saint Lucia: Kiwi wicketkeeper batter Tim Seifert slammed his fourth T20 century and the first in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as the pocket dynamite propelled the defending champions Saint Lucia Kings to their fourth win of the season in five completed games, with two of them being…

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Sep

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Manchester City sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG following Ederson’s exit: Report

PSG's ace goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly heading to Manchester City after the two sides agreed on terms for his transfer. He is expected to join the City squad after the ongoing international break. MANCHESTER: In a major development, PSG’s (Paris Saint-Germain) star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has signed for Manchester City, according to reports. Donnarumma won the Champions League title with PSG in the previous season, and his addition will heavily bolster City’s squad and their title-winning hopes. It is worth noting that the Italian star will be undergoing his medical on September 1 and will join City’s squad after…

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Sep

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‘I maintained confidentiality’: Match referee from Harbhajan-Sreesanth slapgate opens up after video surfaces

The slapgate incident between Harbhajan SIngh and Sreesanth has been gaining major traction as of late, and match referee from the game, Farokh Engineer came forward and talked about his reaction to the incident. New Delhi: Over the years, there have been many moments in cricket that have caught the attention of the fans. However, very few have come close to the moment when former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth after an IPL (Indian Premier League) game.  The incident garnered heavy media attention, and Harbhajan Singh was heavily fined for slapping the former pacer. The incident has been trending…

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Sep

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England vs South Africa Live: When and where to watch ENG vs SA series on TV and streaming in India?

England and South Africa are all set to lock horns with each other in a six-game white ball series, involving of three ODIs and three T20I matches. Ahead of the series, let us have a look at the where to watch details of the series. New Delhi: England and South Africa are all set to take on each other for a white-ball series. The two sides will face off across three ODI matches and three T20I matches. The ODIs are scheduled to be held on September 2, 4, and 7. Whereas, the T20I matches are scheduled to be held on…

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