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The new ball is one of the most important strategic tools in Test cricket, but it does not become compulsory after 80 overs.

Off-spin has given cricket some of its most enduring match-winners, blending accuracy, drift, flight, turn and deception.

England cricket captain Joe Root has expressed his disappointment over the recent nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse.

India still have a chance to reach the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Two of the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s most prominent franchises are already set for changes in the coaching staff.

With the ICC ODI World Cup more than a year away, India's core seems to be in shape.

The fourth season of the SA20 League has made a major contribution to South Africa's economy, injecting $406 million into the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

Tennis legend Roger Federer is set to make his long-awaited return to the US Open.

Anaya Bangar, a former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, has been cleared to participate in female Community Cricket in Australia.

A group of young cricketers and their parents staged a protest at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

Between August 19 and 21, Turkish and Chinese military transport aircraft made a series of flights into Pakistan.

In a one-sided display, East Zone thrashed North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs in the 2026 Duleep Trophy quarter-final in Bengaluru.

A United States military aircraft entered Russian airspace on Tuesday morning.

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been reprimanded and given one demerit point for violating the ICC Code of Conduct.

Nepal is witnessing widespread protests after the alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in the Madhesh province.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old vice-captain of East Zone, made a stunning comeback with the ball after a disappointing batting performance in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

A former Russian deputy foreign minister has warned that unknown sources may launch a semi-military response against United Kingdom drone factories.

Pasindu Sooriyabandara has been the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo.

Vodafone Idea's stock price surged by over 8% in intraday trade today, August 25. The surge has brought the stock close to its 52-week high of 15.34.

Rishabh Pant, the dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has been on song in the ongoing two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Oura, the innovative smart ring company with offices in San Francisco and Finland, is reportedly gearing up for a US initial public offering (IPO) next month.

Iran has said it is fully prepared to tackle the United States's widened US sanctions.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Mukesh Ambani, is considering a foray into the aluminum industry.

In an unusual move, the Pakistan women's cricket team has played T20 matches against a men's side to prepare for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons.

Team India is in a strong position in the second Test match against Sri Lanka. However, the weather could play a major role on Day 3 in Colombo.

Iran has threatened to retaliate against the United States's expansion of economic sanctions.

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis sensation and reigning US Open champion, has opened up about his long-awaited return to competitive tennis.

England batter Harry Brook fell short of a century in the 1st Test against Pakistan at Headingley.

Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket, England all-rounder Ben Stokes remains a hot commodity in franchise cricket.

Rishabh Pant has become India's highest run-scorer among designated wicket-keepers in away Tests, including neutral venues.

Indian batter Dhruv Jurel celebrated his second Test century with a special tattoo reveal.

A Chinese humanoid robot has broken the men's 100-meter world record held by Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt.

Pakistan's cricket team is in dire straits after a disappointing performance in the opening Test against England at Headingley.

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has raced to his second Test in Test cricket.