Cricket

Yorkshire's Mammoth Total Sets Up Promotion Battle with Middlesex

Middlesex's valiant response to Yorkshire's mammoth first-innings total of 601 for six declared has set the stage for an intriguing battle in the Vitality County Championship promotion race. Jonny Bairstow, eager to prove his worth after being dropped from England squads, continued his impressive form with

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Sussex Dominate Derbyshire with Mammoth Total and Early Wickets

Sussex tightened their grip on the Vitality County Championship promotion race with a dominant display against Derbyshire at Hove. The second division leaders piled up a mammoth 607 for 8 declared, their highest total against Derbyshire, before reducing the visitors to 178 for 6, a deficit of 429 runs. Sussex&

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Coco Gauff Rallies to Defend US Open Title, Overcomes Svitolina Test

Coco Gauff's US Open title defense faced its first significant challenge against former world No. 3 Elina Svitolina. Despite dropping the opening set, Gauff rallied to secure a hard-fought 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory, extending her Flushing Meadows win streak to 10 matches. Svitolina, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist,

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Anuj Rawat, Sujal Singh Smash Record-Breaking 241-Run Opening Partnership in T20 Cricket

Anuj Rawat and Sujal Singh etched their names into the record books with the second-highest opening partnership in T20 cricket history, amassing a staggering 241 runs in the Delhi Premier League clash between East Delhi and Purani Dilli 6. Rawat, who has represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier

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Pepper's Maiden Century Puts Essex in Control Against Worcestershire

Michael Pepper's maiden first-class century propelled Essex to a commanding position in their Vitality County Championship clash against Worcestershire. The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman's unbeaten 112, coupled with Shane Snater's 53, helped Essex amass 404 in their first innings, establishing a 138-run lead. Worcestershire's

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Shaheen Afridi Released from Pakistan Test Squad for Family Reasons

Pakistan's Test squad for the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh has undergone a significant change, with the release of left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. The decision was made to allow Afridi to spend time with his family following the birth of his son, Aliyaar, during the first

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Sri Lanka Falter at Lord's, England Dominate with Seam Attack

Sri Lanka's Batting Woes Continue as England Dominate at Lord's On the second day of the second Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, Sri Lanka's batting woes continued as they fell well short of England's imposing first innings total.

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Mumbai's Draw Hopes Crushed by TNCA XI's Unorthodox Fielding

Mumbai's hopes of salvaging a draw against TNCA XI in the Buchi Babu tournament were dashed as star batters Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan fell in quick succession to short-pitched deliveries. The visitors, chasing a daunting 510, had shown promise in the first session, reaching 119 for two

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Mother of Two Overcomes Challenges to Win Paralympic Bronze

Mona Agarwal, a mother of two, has overcome immense challenges to achieve her dream of winning a Paralympic medal. Despite being away from her children and facing financial difficulties, she persevered and clinched the bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle at the Tokyo Paralympics. Mona's

Cricket

Danish Kaneria: Virat Kohli Clearly Superior to Babar Azam

The debate over who is the better batter between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam has been a hot topic among cricket fans for some time now. While both players have had their ups and downs, the conversation over who is superior continues to rage. However, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria

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PCB Appoints Mentors for Champions Cup, Aiming to Bridge Domestic-International Gap

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed five mentors for the upcoming Champions Cup, a series of domestic tournaments aimed at bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket. The mentors, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saqlain Mushtaq, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Malik, will provide guidance and support to the players, helping

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Shamsi Jokes About Controversial World Cup Catch, Sparks Debate

South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has sparked a debate on social media after jokingly suggesting that a controversial catch in the 2024 T20 World Cup final could have been ruled not out if an unconventional method of measurement had been used. In a playful post on X (formerly Twitter), Shamsi

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Central Sparks Thrash Southern Vipers to Shake Up Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

Central Sparks' dominant performance against Southern Vipers has shaken up the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy standings. Sparks' seven-wicket victory at Worcester propelled them to the top of the table, while Vipers' lead has been significantly reduced. Vipers, depleted by international call-ups, struggled to post a competitive total.

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Indian Middle-Distance Runner Parvej Khan Provisionally Suspended for Doping

Indian middle-distance runner Parvej Khan, who recently gained recognition for his impressive performances in the NCAA circuit in the United States, has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test. The 19-year-old faces a potential four-year ban if found guilty of doping. Khan's provisional suspension was confirmed by

Football

Durand Cup Final: Defending Champion Mohun Bagan Faces First-Time Finalist NorthEast United

Defending champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face first-time finalist NorthEast United FC in the 133rd Durand Cup final at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The match promises to be a historic occasion for both teams, with NorthEast United aiming for its maiden title and Mohun Bagan seeking to

Football

Ronaldo Retains Portugal Place Despite Euro Disappointment

Cristiano Ronaldo's unwavering commitment to the Portugal national team remains steadfast despite his underwhelming performance at Euro 2024. The 39-year-old legend has been included in the squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland, signaling the continued faith of coach Roberto Martinez. Ronaldo'

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Yorkshire Appoints Mitesh Velani as Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has appointed Mitesh Velani as its new Chief Financial and Operations Officer, effective September 16. Velani joins Yorkshire from Saracens, where he held various leadership roles, including Finance Director and Chief Executive. Velani's appointment comes amidst significant changes at Yorkshire, both on and off

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PCB Secures Billion-Rupee Deal for Gaddafi Stadium Naming Rights

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has secured a lucrative deal worth PKR 1 billion with a private bank for the naming rights of the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The five-year agreement will see the stadium, previously named after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, bear the bank's name. This

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Ahmed Shehzad Blasts PCB, Withdraws from Domestic Cricket

Ahmed Shehzad, a former Pakistani cricketer who was once compared to Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli, has ignited a firestorm in the cricketing world with his scathing criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a series of tweets, Shehzad announced his withdrawal from the Domestic Cricket Champions Cup and

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool Legend and Modern-Day Maestro

Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian maestro, has etched his name among the Premier League's elite. With over 300 goal contributions in just 350 games for Liverpool, Salah continues to mesmerize fans with his prolific scoring and creative brilliance. Despite turning 32, Salah shows no signs of slowing down. Under

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Shakib Al Hasan to Play for Surrey Before India Tour

Shakib Al Hasan, the star all-rounder from Bangladesh, is set to make a brief appearance in the English County Championship for Surrey before joining his national team for their upcoming tour of India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted Shakib a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the match against

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Flintoff Joins England Test Squad as Batting Consultant, Trescothick Takes White-Ball Break

Andrew Flintoff, the former England all-rounder, will join the Test squad as a batting consultant ahead of the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. Flintoff's appointment comes as Marcus Trescothick, the current batting coach, takes a short break before assuming the role of interim white-ball head

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Argentine Rookie Colapinto Brushes Off Messi Comparisons Ahead of F1 Debut

Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto is set to make his Formula One debut at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, becoming the first driver from his country to compete in the sport in over two decades. Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams, who has struggled this season. Despite the excitement

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Gus Atkinson Joins Elite Club with Lord's Century and 10-Wicket Haul

England's Gus Atkinson has etched his name into the annals of Lord's history by becoming only the second player to achieve both a Test century and a 10-wicket haul at the iconic venue in the same season. Atkinson, 26, followed up his match-winning 118 with the

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Abhinav Bindra: Mental Health Training for Indian Athletes a Work in Progress

Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health training for Indian athletes across all sports. He acknowledges that while progress is being made, there is still much work to be done to ensure that the benefits of mental health support reach the grassroots level. Bindra