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Devdutt Padikkal won the Player of the Series award in the just concluded Sri Lanka-India Test series.

Over generaitons, the Indian cricket team has witnessed several superstars who made a huge presence on the field and also enjoyed a status off it.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have confirmed a three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan.

China has removed General Zhao Zongqi from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and two other positions.

Indian cricket is blessed with a wealth of talent, both young and experienced.

In a bizarre turn of events, thieves have allegedly stolen cash from a safe that was swept away by the recent floods in Nepal.

The White House has completed its review of a proposal to end the 60-day post-employment grace period for foreign workers, including those on H-1B visas.

In a stunning display of cricketing prowess, Namibia have beaten South Africa for the second time in a row.

The London Science Museum has ended its long-standing partnership with oil and gas company BP.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has claimed that the result of the recently concluded Colombo Test would have been different if Virat Kohli had played.

Bangladesh's pace bowling coach, Talha Jubair, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to achieve success in overseas Test matches.

Netflix has ordered a spinoff of its hit series Manifest, titled Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery.

The gangster film Toxic, starring Yash, has come close to the 200 crore mark in India gross collections on Day 3.

Singer Taylor Swift has donated a whopping $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut-based certified nursing assistant who was injured in a car accident.

Jackie Glass, the former Clark County judge and host of the syndicated court show Swift Justice, has passed away at 70, reported TMZ.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially surpassed James Cameron's Titanic at the global box office, becoming the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time.

With India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final hanging by a thread, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is leaving no stone unturned.

India is considering sending a second-string cricket team to the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Akshay Oberoi, who recently starred in Geetu Mohandas's Kannada-English film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has expressed his pride in the movie's performance.

China has warned Nepal about the potential risk of a temporary lake in the upper reaches of the Lhende river system bursting its banks.

Pakistan's head coach, Sarfaraz Ahmed, has expressed deep concern over his team's persistent batting failures.

The Tamil romantic comedy-drama Hi, featuring Nayanthara and Kavin in lead roles, has finally hit theaters.

The death toll from the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 584, with 2,482 people still missing.

In a recent development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam has approached a Mumbai court seeking to plead guilty.

United States President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Venezuela, granting the US access to its vast untapped oil reserves.

Aston Villa have officially announced the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to 65 million.

Manchester City continued their winning streak under new manager Enzo Maresca with a resounding 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace in Matchweek 2 of the Premier League 2026-27 season.

India won the Sri Lanka Test series 1-0, but the second match ended in a draw despite the visitors being on the driver's seat.

India's tour of Sri Lanka ended with a 1-0 series win for the visitors.

Indian men's hockey team suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Belgium in the 7/8th classification match of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

England's bowlers put on a stellar performance on Day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's.

Namibia registered a massive victory over South Africa in the opening match of their home T20I Tri-Series 2026.

Namibia registered a historic victory over South Africa in the opening match of their home T20I Tri-Series 2026.

Namibia handed South Africa cricket team a telling 18-run defeat in their T20I Tri-Series 2026 opener on Friday.

England fast bowlers Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer demolished Pakistan on Day 2 of the Lord's Test on Friday.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has revealed that striker Ollie Watkins has apologized for his refusal to play in his side's Premier League 2026-27 opener against Brighton last week.

Manchester United's new signing, Carlos Baleba, is set to be sidelined for up to three weeks due to an ankle injury.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said he will do everything to make Julian Alvarez feel valued when he returns to training.

Namibia's Jan Frylinck scored a solid knock of 60 off 38 balls versus the South Africa cricket team in the T20I Tri-Series 2026 opener on Friday.

The draws for the league phase of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League have been held.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has had a busy year with successful films like Bhooth Bangla and Welcome to the Jungle.

Lee Byung-hun, best known for his role as the Front Man in the globally popular Netflix series Squid Game, will reunite with director Hwang Dong-hyuk for a new sci-fi thriller titled K.O. Club.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has praised his team for their character and mental strength in Test cricket, after they secured a 1-0 series victory over Sri Lanka.

Australia's Test and ODI captain, Pat Cummins, has backed the global call for proper medical care for former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan.

Pakistan's pace attack shone in the first innings of the second Test against England at Lord's, bowling the hosts out for 290.

The devastating floods in Nepal have left at least 547 people dead and over 977 missing, according to the country's disaster authority.

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan has called on the US Federal Reserve to hike interest rates in order to tackle rising inflation.

Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has put his team in a commanding position in the second Test match against England at Lord's.

Sonal Dinusha, the rising Sri Lankan batting sensation, etched his name into the history books with his sensational run in his recent two-match Test series against India.