New Delhi, Aug 16 — Captain Yash Dhull and Siddharth Joon produced a stunning batting display as Central Delhi Kings thrashed North Delhi Strikers by eight wickets in match 28 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. Chasing 151 for victory, Central Delhi…
Galle, Aug 16 — India seized total command in the first Test against Sri Lanka after closing a rain-truncated day two on 460/9 in 116 overs after Devdutt Padikkal’s magnificent 167 laid the groundwork for the visitors to extend their domination over the hosts. Only 43 overs were possible after wet…
Chennai, Aug 16 — Rakshith Dave, a gifted rider from Chennai and only 18 years old, who survived a horrific crash on Saturday, was handed the biggest victory of his career as he got promoted to the top step of the podium following a 30-second penalty to the race winner Chiranth Vishwanath from…
Manchester, Aug 16 — Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has backed Marcus Rashford to remain at Old Trafford, saying the England forward can make a significant difference to the team if he stays and could be crucial for the club as they look to start their new season on a high note. Rashford…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for a change in the Test team after their recent loss to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday. Australia's batting has been facing growing scrutiny recently, and it all compounded when the Aussies were catapulted in their own backyard…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — Anders Antonsen has welcomed the conditions he has encountered in Delhi ahead of the BWF World Championships but questioned the decision to stage the India Open in the national capital in January or February, saying the pollution during that period makes the timing a concern for…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — World No. 4 Anders Antonsen will begin his BWF World Championships campaign in New Delhi on Monday with a clear target to add the one medal missing from his collection, as the Dane looks to convert the confidence of his Thailand Open triumph into a maiden world title in a men’s…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed a complete team effort after his side registered a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, saying the result was built on contributions from players across the XI.It was Bangladesh’s first-ever Test…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Bangladesh have managed to pull off a miraculous win over Australia in the first Test match of the ongoing two-game series. Najmul Hossain Shanto's team tamed a full-strength Australian side in Darwin on Sunday to achieve what will be remembered far from the boundary ropes and for…
Galle, Aug 16 — Devdutt Padikkal managed to make a magnificent 167 before Sri Lanka’s spinners struck with the second new ball to restrict India to 364/5 in 94 overs at tea on a rain-affected day two’s play of the first Test here at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday. Resuming from 288/2…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Australia batter Steve Smith admitted his side was simply outplayed by Bangladesh in all three departments after suffering a historic nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 in the first…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — Heinrich Klaasen has set his sights on winning trophies for the teams that he plays for after having hung up his boots from international cricket. Klaasen, who is plying his trade for Manchester Super Giants in the ongoing The Hundred gears up for the final against 2022…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — PV Sindhu's improved consistency in 2026 has been the product of work away from the spotlight as much as of what she has produced on court, with the Indian revealing that her sports-science, strength and conditioning and physiotherapy teams have played a central role in…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud credited disciplined execution and complete dedication after being named Player of the Match following his side’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the opening Test at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Mahmud was instrumental in Bangladesh…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — PV Sindhu's five World Championships medals have been built across more than a decade of highs and disappointments, and as she begins another campaign in New Delhi on Monday, the ace Indian shuttler said the setbacks she experienced along the way played a major role in shaping…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — PV Sindhu will enter the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Monday with the confidence of a Japan Open title behind her and the added motivation of competing in front of a home crowd, as the former world champion looks to end a seven-year wait for another World…
Galle, Aug 16 — Relentless and stop-start rain since Sunday morning has finally relented to pave the way for play to commence on day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, with action now set to commence at 2:35pm at the Galle International Stadium here on Sunday. Following a completely…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — The colours of the Tiranga, the rhythm of patriotic music and the energy of cyclists and fitness enthusiasts came together at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday as the 86th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle sustained the spirited Independence Day celebration over…
New Delhi, Aug 16 — Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are relishing the opportunity to compete at their first BWF World Championships on home soil, with the star men’s doubles pair saying the support of the home crowd could prove a significant advantage as they target…
Lahore, Aug 16 — Seam-bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana has returned to lead Pakistan in the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup and the Asian Games as the national selectors on Sunday announced two 15-member squads for the quadrenniel event. Fatima had missed the T20I leg of Pakistan’s recent tour of Sri…
Darwin, Aug 16 — Australia captain Pat Cummins has kept the door open for any changes to the team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, following their drubbing in Darwin on Sunday. Cummins heaped praise on Bangladesh's first-ever Test win on Australian soil after the hosts set up a paltry…