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Cricket has always produced batting generations that redefine greatness, but every golden era eventually makes room for a new one.

England all-rounder Sam Curran has attained a new milestone in T20 cricket.

Team India batters had a mixed day at the office on Day 2 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

Team Afghanistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after a convincing 92-run win in the second match.

The Indian cricket team is facing another injury scare as Sai Sudharsan, their designated No. 3 batter, is likely to miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Cricket has witnessed some incredible moments that have left an indelible mark on the sporting world.

An American oil company with links to Donald Trump is gearing up to drill wells in remote Greenland.

Devdutt Padikkal put up a stellar show with the bat in the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

Team Afghanistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after winning the rain-curtailed second match by 92 runs at the Bready Cricket Club.

United States intelligence reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be more inclined to authorize provocative actions that could spill over into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) territory.

Spain will impose temporary border checks on visitors from Italy, starting at midnight Saturday until September 7.

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a two-ball duck during the ongoing three-day practice match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.

Bollywood actor John Abraham is set to reunite with director Shivam Nair (The Diplomat) for a new two-hero action thriller, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland, after winning the second match by 92 runs. The first match was washed out.

Afghanistan rattled hosts Ireland in the 2nd ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

England's cricket team is facing a potential opening crisis as Emilio Gay suffered a right shoulder injury while playing for Durham.

Crystal Palace have signed Japan international defender Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer.

Newcastle United have turned down Manchester United's interest in left-back Lewis Hall.

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has credited a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick for helping him regain his form and break the all-time T20 run-scoring record.

The West Indies cricket team, under Daren Sammy's guidance, has shown significant improvement in their first-innings batting performances.

Star Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran made his bat talk in the second ODI against Ireland at the Bready Cricket Club.

Newcastle United's sporting director, Ross Wilson, has revealed that the club never intended to sell Bruno Guimaraes.

Manchester City have turned down an opening offer of 38.5 million from La Liga giants FC Barcelona for star midfielder Rodri, as per BBC Sport.

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu and Pathum Nissanka have been awarded the Women's and Men's Cricketer of the Year honors at the Sri Lanka Cricket Awards.

Team India bowlers had a hard time on Day 1 of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

Afghanistan's cricket sensation, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, has crossed the 3,000-run mark in List A cricket.

Namibia is gearing up to host a T20I tri-series involving South Africa and Zimbabwe.

England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault over an incident at a Soho nightclub last December.

Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, officially called the Mecca Agreement, which could significantly reshape the security landscape in West Asia.

Ajinkya Rahane, the former Indian cricketer who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, has signed up for an overseas league.

Team India is currently up against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up match ahead of their Test series, starting on August 15.

Cricket is a sport that has seen its fair share of records, some of which have been broken over time.

At least 30 soldiers of Yemen's internationally recognized government were killed in coordinated attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on military camps in Marib and Hadramout provinces.

Vikram Mubayi, a PhD student of Indian origin at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), was found dead after going missing during a solo hiking trip in California's Big Pine Lakes area.

The Indian cricket team is set to embark on a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for multiple coordinated attacks from Iran-backed Houthis and Iraqi militias, according to a report.

The United States is reportedly expanding its social media vetting process for visa applicants, including foreign journalists.

Indian captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first day's play in a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI.

A tragic school shooting took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, on Friday.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a dark location in Tehran, where he could not see him.

United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. The move comes after the US Supreme Court had rejected a similar attempt as unconstitutional.

The 2026-27 Premier League season promises another thrilling title race, with several clubs strengthening their squads and fine-tuning their ambitions.

The Premier League 2026-27 season will welcome several new managers and head coaches this season, each bringing a distinct philosophy, tactical approach and set of expectations.

FC Barcelona are the favorites to land Manchester City midfielder Rodri this summer.

Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.

Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored an unbeaten century on the opening day of a three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI at Darwin.

UEFA has confirmed that its boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in place, despite Gianni Infantino continuing as president.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026.

Mohamed Salah has officially joined Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor on a free transfer.