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Aug

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ICA launches one-time benefit for spouses of deceased cricketers

The Indian Cricketers Association announced a ₹1 lakh one-time benefit for spouses of deceased members, with around 50 beneficiaries expected initially. The benefit will be periodically reviewed and may be adjusted based on future assessments. Mumbai: The Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) has announced a new welfare initiative aimed at supporting the spouses of its deceased members. Following its second board meeting for the financial year 2025–26 held in Bangalore, the ICA confirmed the launch of a One-Time Benefit (OTB) scheme, under which eligible spouses will receive a lump sum of ₹1,00,000. The move is intended to provide timely financial assistance…

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25

Aug

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Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe ODI Squad after four years for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series after completing his ICC ban. Zimbabwe named a 16-member squad for the two ODIs on August 29 and 31 in Harare, with Craig Ervine as captain and several new faces included. Harare: Brendan Taylor is set to make his much-anticipated return to ODIs for Zimbabwe in the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in Harare. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who last featured in an ODI in September 2021 against Ireland, makes his comeback after serving a ban for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code. Taylor recently marked his international return…

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25

Aug

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Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, who has better record at US Open? Check detailed stats here

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared all the previous seven Grand Slam titles since the start of 2023. The two are hot favourites to meet in the US Open final. Here are records of both Sinner and Alcaraz at Flushing Meadows. New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have been the two emerging stars in modern tennis with their rivalry nicknamed 'Sincaraz'. The two have shared all the last seven Grand Slams and have seemingly taken over the baton from the 'Big Four', with Novak Djokovic being the only surviving member of that famous group. Alcaraz, ranked No.2 and…

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25

Aug

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Oman announce 17-member squad for debut Asia Cup

Oman have announed 17-member squad for the Asia Cup. They will play Pakistan, UAE and India in the group stage. Ahead of that, head coach Duleep Mendis spoke on the idea of causing an upset in the tournament. New Delhi: Oman have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, slated to begin on September 9. They were drawn in Group A, where they will face the favourites India and Pakistan in the opening round. Notably, the Jatinder Singh-led side will kick off the tournament on September 12 against Pakistan and later play Oman, who are also part of…

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25

Aug

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‘There is no better quality player in India than Sunil Chettri’: India coach Khalid Jamil

Sunil Chhetri was left out of India's squad for the national camp for the CAFA Nations Cup, with the coach Khalid Jamil saying that it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifiers matches in October. New Delhi: Newly-appointed India football head coach Khalid Jamil feels that there is no better player in India than the talisman Sunil Chhetri, even if he is 41. Chhetri was not picked in India's national camp for the CAFA Nations Cup that starts on August 29, with the coach saying that this was a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup…

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25

Aug

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Neeraj Chopra’s Diamond League final opponents revealed, check line-up for Zurich event

Neeraj Chopra won the Diamond League final in 2022 and finished runner-up in the last two editions in 2023 and 2024. Chopra looks to win his second title in Zurich. The line-up for the Diamond League final has been revealed. New Delhi: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to face a tough field of Javelin stars in the Diamond League final as he looks to reclaim the title that he won in 2022. Chopra will be up against the likes of Anderson Peters and Julian Weber in the final in Zurich, Switzerland, on August 28. A two-time Olympic medallist…

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25

Aug

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Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle United vs Liverpool?

Alexander Isak is once again missing in action in the Premier League as Newcastle United dropped him from the playing XI and from the squad against Liverpool. Liverpool: For the second week in a row, Alexander Isak is out of the Newcastle squad in the Premier League. The Swedish forward scored 23 goals in the league last season and finished as the second-leading goal scorer. However, things changed drastically in Newcastle as soon after the season ended, Isak handed in a transfer request to the management. It came as a shock to many, given that the forward had a stellar…

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25

Aug

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‘India confident of winning Asia Cup after eight years’: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton

India look to win the Hockey Asia Cup after eight years as Bihar gears to host the regional event, in which eight teams are taking part. India head coach Craig Fulton stated that India are confident of winning the tournament but are not looking to take teams lightly. New Delhi: India hockey head coach Craig Fulton sees that his team is confident of winning the Asia Cup 2025 and qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Bihar will be hosting the Hockey Asia Cup that gets underway on August 29 with eight teams looking to put their best foot forward in…

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25

Aug

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AIFF-FSDL meeting yields limited progress as ISL future remains uncertain

The AIFF and FSDL held talks to resolve the ISL crisis but made little progress. While both parties aim to submit a joint proposal to the Supreme Court by August 28, the league’s future remains uncertain amid ongoing legal and contractual issues. Bengaluru: The much-anticipated meeting between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), on Monday failed to produce a clear resolution regarding the future of India’s domestic football competitions. Despite both sides expressing optimism, concrete decisions on the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) and Super Cup remain pending. In a statement…

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25

Aug

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Lakshya Sen goes down to World No.1 Shi Yuqi in Badminton World Championships 2025 round 1

Lakshya Sen was pitted against World No.1 Shi Yuqi in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025. He put up a strong fight but lost the opener to the Chinese top-seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. New Delhi: Indian star shuttler Lakshya Sen bowed out of the Badminton World Championships 2025 after suffering an opening-round loss to World No.1 Shi Yuqi on Monday, August 25. Sen put up a valiant show, but fell short to the top seed 21-17, 21-19 in a clash that lasted for 54 minutes. Sen was pitted in a…

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