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Aug

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Lionel Messi confirms India visit, set to meet PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, to play padel with Shah Rukh Khan

Lionel Messi will visit India for the 'GOAT Tour of India 2025', starting in Kolkata on Dec 12, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The tour includes meet-and-greets, football events, a statue unveiling, and ends with a meeting with PM Narendra Modi. Kolkata: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is set to make a much-awaited visit to India this December, kicking off a special four-city tour, starting in Kolkata on December 12. The event, officially confirmed by promoter Satadru Dutta, will also include stops in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and conclude in New Delhi, culminating in a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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15

Aug

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AUS vs SA pitch report: How will surface at Cazaly’s stadium in Cairns play in 3rd T20I?

The third and final T20I between Australia and South Africa will be played on Saturday (August 16) at Cazaly's stadium in Cairns. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and both teams have a chance to win the contest. Here's the pitch report of venue: Queensland: Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the third and final T20I on Saturday (August 16) at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns. The three-match series is currently locked at 1-1, with Australia winning the opening game while the visitors hit back in the next game to level the contest. The decider is expected to…

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15

Aug

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‘Easy to say I’m going to put team first…’: Bavuma lauds Mulder’s ‘leaving records with legends’ gesture

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, in his maiden Test as captain of the national team, had a golden opportunity to replicate Brian Lara's feat of scoring a quadruple century in the longest format, however, he declared the innings on 367*. Cape Town: South Africa's regular Test captain, Temba Bavuma, reckoned that all-rounder Wiaan Mulder's decision to forgo breaking the all-time Test record last month against Zimbabwe was the outright example of a team player, of someone putting the collective goal ahead of personal achievements and milestones. Mulder, who was the stand-in captain of South Africa in the second Test after…

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15

Aug

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India beat Australia in second One-Day, chase down 266 runs to seal series

Tanuka Kanwar and Prema Rawat pulled off the thrilling win for India, stitching 68 runs for the eighth wicket. Earlier, Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav both notched up crucial half-centuries. With this win, India A Women have also sealed the three-match series with a game left. Brisbane: India A Women, under the captaincy of Radha Yadav, sealed the three-match series against Australia A at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane today, chasing down 266 runs in a thrilling second One-Day. It was a terrific performance from the visitors as they weathered the storm and most importantly, the lower-order pulled off…

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Aug

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‘Kuch nasha tirange ki aan ka hai’: Sachin, Sehwag lead cricketers’ reactions to India’s 79th Independence Day

India celebrated its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with celebrations across the country. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, hoisted the Indian tricolour at Red Fort amid overcast weather in the capital city and the cricketers' reactions and wishes followed. New Delhi: The whole of India celebrated the country's 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, as the citizens drowned in the nationalistic and patriotic fervour. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli led the Indian cricketers' reaction as country completed 78 years since it got free from the British rule, which went on for…

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Aug

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Out of favour India fast bowler comes out in support of Jasprit Bumrah: ‘People don’t understand…’

Jasprit Bumrah was criticised by many former India cricketers and experts for playing only three Test matches in the five-match series against England. Many felt he should've played the final Test match with the series on the line. New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah playing only three Test matches in the five-match series against England didn't go down well with many. The likes of Irfan Pathan and Sandeep Patil, among many others, called him out for picking and choosing matches while on tour. Moreover, it was decided even before the start of the tour that his workload would be managed during the…

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Aug

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Rilee Rossouw registers unwanted T20 feat during CPL opener after getting out for a duck

South African batter Rilee Rossouw returned to the CPL playing for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. However, the southpaw didn't have a great outing in the opening game, being dismissed for a duck. The Patriots, though, did get off the mark with a new team and under new leadership. Basseterre (St Kitts and Nevis): St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, who have won just two games in their last 20 in the 2023 and 2024 seasons of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), began their campaign in the 13th edition of the tournament with a solid win against the Antigua and Barbuda…

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Aug

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Chris Woakes provides latest update about his shoulder injury, says ‘certainly a good news’

England all-rounder Chris Woakes seemed in excruciating pain on the final day of the Oval Test after dislocating his shoulder. Woakes sustained the injury on Day 1 of the fifth Test of the series against India and didn't take much part in the rest of the match, before coming out to bat on Day 5. London: England all-rounder Chris Woakes breathed a sigh of relief as he was able to move his arm a little better and opted against undergoing surgery, following a shoulder injury during the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval.  “Certainly good news for…

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14

Aug

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‘Most painful moment’: Venkatesh Iyer reveals most disappointing aspect of IPL 2025, reflects on his season

Venkatesh Iyer, who won the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, was bought back by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 23.75 crore. Iyer didn't have a season to remember in IPL 2025, but admitted that it was a huge learning curve for him. New Delhi: Venkatesh Iyer, the man of all seasons for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was first to admit that he didn't have a great season in the 2025 edition of the IPL but opined that the price tag didn't have pressure on him going into the season. Iyer, who scored a half-century in both…

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Aug

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Premier League 2025-26: Where to watch world’s number-one football league in India?

The 2025-26 season of the Premier League will begin early Saturday in India. Defending champions Liverpool will take on Bournemouth in the opening fixture of the season. Check out where to watch the blockbuster action live on TV and stream online in India. New Delhi: The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with high drama as Liverpool, the reigning champions, host Bournemouth at Anfield. The Arne Slot side faces the toughest opening 10 games, including clashes with several top-six sides and a home game against Manchester United. On the other hand, the Red Devils, coming off their worst-ever Premier League…

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