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Aug

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Duleep Trophy 2025: RCB skipper leads Central Zone, no Easwaran for East Zone; Gill, Jurel miss out as well

India's domestic season began on Thursday, August 28, with the Duleep Trophy quarter-finals. The Central Zone was up against the Northeast Zone while the North Zone locked horns with the East Zone. Both matches are taking place at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence grounds. Bengaluru: India's domestic season commenced in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 28, with the North Zone taking on the East Zone in the first quarter-final while the Central Zone were up against the Northeast Zone. A few big names, who were picked in the squad for their respective zones, skipped the quarters, with Shubman Gill, the Indian…

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‘Silence wasn’t Absence, it was grief’: RCB break 84-day social media dry spell since Chinnaswamy stampede

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hadn't posted anything since June 5, a day after the Bengaluru stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. 11 people died and many got injured as fans thronged the Bengaluru streets and the stadium to celebrate the franchise's maiden IPL title victory. Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) social media team broke its dry spell, finally posting something on the 84th day since they last announced financial support to the families of the 11 people who lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the garden city on June 4. Thousands of fans hit…

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28

Aug

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Alex Hales equals Chris Gayle’s massive T20 record during match-winning fifty for Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL

Trinbago Knight Riders got home to their third win of the season and the first against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, as on a slightly sluggish track, the bowlers came to the fore for the hosts in Tarouba, before Keacy Carty and Alex Hales finished the job with an 87-run stand. Tarouba (Trinidad and Tobago): Alex Hales wasn't at his fluent best on a sluggish track at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on Wednesday, August 27, but the senior Englishman was able to guide the Trinbago Knight Riders to their first win of the Antigua and Barbuda…

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Aug

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Mondo Duplantis wins fifth straight Diamond League title

The Swedish-American athlete Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis may not have broken the world record, but he still managed to get over the line without much fuss to win the Diamond League crown for the fifth time in a row, as he inched closer to Renaud Lavillenie, the French pole vaulter with seven titles. Zurich (Switzerland): Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis may not have had the tag of breaking a world record on Wednesday, August 27, in the Diamond League final in Zurich, but still, he got the job done, winning the pole vault title for the fifth straight time. Duplantis, who recently broke…

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‘Shambolic’ Manchester United suffer shock loss to Grimsby Town, get knocked out of Carabao Cup

Manchester United's realistic chance of winning a trophy this season further diminished after the fourth-division side Grimsby Town rendered them a humiliating defeat on penalties in Cleethorpes. The Red Devils are yet to win in the Premier League and their only title hope rests with FA Cup. New Delhi: Manchester United suffered a humiliating loss at the hands of the fourth division side Grimsby Town as they got knocked out of the Carabao Cup. The United haven't been at their best in the ongoing season, having lost one and drawn the other in the two games they have played so…

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27

Aug

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Afghanistan announce squad for crucial T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup campaign

Afghanistan will face Pakistan and UAE in a T20I tri-series in Sharjah starting Friday, ahead of the Asia Cup. With a near-identical squad, debutant hopefuls like AM Ghazanfar and Abdollah Ahmadzai join the lineup, while Ibrahim Zadran returns to the side. Sharjah: Ahead of the marquee Asia Cup, Afghanistan will play a T20I tri-series in Sharjah against Pakistan and UAE. The three-nation tournament will begin on Friday, August 29, with Afghanistan taking on Pakistan in the opening fixture. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named a largely unchanged 17-member squad from their Asia Cup contingent, with only fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq…

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27

Aug

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Neeraj Chopra at Diamond League final: When and where to watch?

Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the Zurich Diamond League 2025 javelin final, aiming for his second title. After a strong season and breaking the 90m mark, he faces stiff competition from Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, and other top throwers. Zurich (Switzerland): Double Olympic medallist and 2022 Diamond League champion Neeraj Chopra will return to the big stage on Thursday night as he lines up for the men’s javelin throw final at the 2025 Diamond League in Zurich. The event, set to begin at 11:15 pm IST at Letzigrund Stadium, features a high-quality field, including several past champions and…

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Aug

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How did Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir, fare in his Delhi Premier League debut? Watch

Aryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, made his Delhi Premier League debut for Central Delhi Kings, scoring a quick 22 off 16 balls. Opening the innings, the 17-year-old showed early promise with aggressive strokes before falling in the fourth over. New Delhi: Aryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, made his Delhi Premier League (DPL) debut on Wednesday, August 27. Playing for Central Delhi Kings, he stepped into the spotlight with a brief but eye-catching innings. The 17-year-old right-hander opened the batting in place of Yash Dhull, who is currently on Duleep Trophy duty with North Zone. Meanwhile,…

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Aug

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MONDO Track installed at JLN Stadium ahead of 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

JLN Stadium in New Delhi now features India's first outdoor MONDO track ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Despite monsoon challenges, the ₹23.56 crore project was completed in four months as the tournament is set to begin on September 26. New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi now features India's first outdoor MONDO athletics track, installed ahead of the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships scheduled for 2025. The new track has been laid at both the main competition arena and the warm-up area, following recommendations from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and other stakeholders. The…

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India bids for Commonwealth Games 2030: What happens next? All you need to know about the process

India has officially bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The host city will be announced by 2026. India previously hosted in 2010 and now aims to bring back the Games, promising world-class infrastructure and wider sporting participation. Ahmedabad : The Union Cabinet approved India’s official bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The governing body showed an Expression of Interest (EOI) in March 2025 and is now ready for an official bid, as the government has approved. In the meantime, here’s a breakdown of what happened, how the hosting rights are awarded and what lies…

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