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Aug

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Daniil Medvedev breaks silence on his outburst during Bonzi clash after US Open first-round exit

Daniil Medvedev suffered an opening-round defeat in the US Open 2025 after being beaten by Benjamin Bonzi in a five-setter. Medvedev had an ugly meltdown with the chair umpire in a chaotic pause during the third set. New Delhi: Daniil Medvedev suffered a first-round exit at the US Open 2025 after his loss to Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi on August 24 (August 25 as per IST). Medvedev, the US Open 2021 winner, suffered a shocking opening-round defeat 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 4-6 to the 51st-ranked Bonzi in a five-setter that saw an ugly meltdown from the Russian. Medvedev went furious after…

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Aug

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Sunil Chhetri injured, India announce 23-member squad for CAFA Nations Cup; Mohun Bagan players remain unavailable

India have announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming edition of the CAFA Nations Cup on August 29. Legendary footballer Sunil Chhetri is out with an injury, while Mohun Bagan team management has refused to release the players due to the AFC Champions Trophy 2. Bengaluru: Newly appointed India football head coach Khalid Jamil announced a 23-member India Squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup. Legendary striker Sunil Chhetri, who is also the leading goal-scorer of the country, has been left behind. The veteran retired from international football in June 2024, but after a chat with former coach Manolo Marquez,…

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Aug

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Jonathan Trott replaces IPL-winner as Gulf Giants’ head coach in ILT20

Afghanistan and former Pretoria Capitals head coach, Jonathan Trott, was confirmed as the new head coach of the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise, Gulf Giants, ahead of the 2025-26 edition. After winning the title in the inaugural edition, the Giants finished in third and fifth positions. Dubai: A day after parting ways with the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, current Afghanistan head coach has taken up the role at the Gulf Giants, the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise owned by Adani Sportsline. The inaugural champions of the ILT20, the Giants haven't had the seasons they would have liked in the subsequent…

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Aug

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Former South Africa captain revokes retirement 2 years after hanging her boot ahead of Women’s World Cup

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk, who last played international cricket in 2021 and announced her retirement in 2023, made a U-turn from her decision two years later. The decision came on the heels of the announcement of South Africa's squad for the Women's World Cup. Durban: Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk is on the path to a return for the Proteas women in international cricket as she confirmed revoking her retirement. Van Niekerk, who last played for South Africa in 2021, retired from international cricket in 2023 amid non-cordial terms with Cricket South Africa (CSA) after she failed…

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Aug

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Fatima Sana to lead, uncapped 20-year-old Eyman named in Pakistan’s Women’s World Cup 2025 squad

Uncapped 20-year-old batter Eyman Fatima, who made her T20I debut earlier this year, has been included in Pakistan's 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan also play South Africa in a three-match ODI series against South Africa ahead of the tournament. Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, August 25 confirmed the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, led by Fatima Sana. Sana, who was impressive in her first major tournament as captain in the last year's T20 World Cup in the UAE,…

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Aug

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Dream11 parts ways with BCCI as principal sponsor of Indian teams after Online Gaming Bill enactment

The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the development after the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill in the Parliament last week. Dream11 had gotten into an agreement with the BCCI in 2023, on a three-year contract. Mumbai: The online fantasy gaming app Dream11 has parted ways with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill in the Parliament last week. Dream11, the online gaming wing of Dream Sports, replaced Byju's as the principal sponsor of the Indian teams in March 2023 for three years until 2026.  Dream11 shut its fantasy gaming…

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Aug

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US Open 2025: Scratchy Novak Djokovic endures pain to breeze past teenager Learner Tien in first round

Novak Djokovic wasn't at his fluent best as he returned to New York to play his first singles match since the Wimbledon semi-final last month. Djokovic was challenged by the American teenager Learner Tien at least in the second set, but the Serbian was good enough for him in the end. New York: “It was a strange kind of match. The first set was 20 minutes and then the second one was one hour and 20, so quite the opposite sets we played,” the Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic, said after getting past American teen sensation Learner Tien 6-1, 7-6 (3),…

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Aug

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Cheteshwar Pujara reveals why he opted out of Ranji Trophy 2025 after announcing all-format retirement

Last week's reports suggested that Cheteshwar Pujara had expressed his willingness to take part in the 2025 edition of India's premier red-ball competition, Ranji Trophy, however, the 37-year-old quashed all of them by announcing retirement from all formats. Rajkot: India's wall after the wall, Cheteshwar Pujara, one of the best Test batters for more than a decade, hung up his boots from all formats of the game on Sunday, August 24. Pujara mentioned that representing India at the highest level was a dream and an honour and felt content with what he was able to achieve. However, the decision was…

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Cheteshwar Pujara retirement: Indian pacer pens heartfelt note for ‘senior, colleague and brother’

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara brought an end to his illustrious career spanning nearly 20 years as he announced his retirement from all formats. Pujara's long-time Saurashtra and India teammate Jaydev Unadkat penned a heartfelt note for him after he called it a day on Sunday, August 24. Rajkot: Cheteshwar Pujara found himself in the midst of an emotional outpouring of tributes, best wishes, and heartfelt messages as the former India batter called it a day on his illustrious career, which spanned nearly 20 years. The 37-year-old, who last played for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, represented the…

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‘Last of his kind’: Cricket fraternity pays tribute to ‘real warrior’ Cheteshwar Pujara on his retirement

Cheteshwar Pujara walked into the sunset as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Having represented the Test team for 13 years, Pujara had played crucial roles in several Indian wins. The cricket fraternity paid its tribute to Pujara on his retirement. New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday took to social media to announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket as he walked into the sunset after representing the Indian Test team for 13 years. Pujara, the mainstay No.3, had a memorable career and took over the baton at one down from the legendary Rahul…

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