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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the dates for the much-anticipated three-match T20I series against India.

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam has cleared the fitness test ahead of the Test series against Australia.

India are set to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, with the opener beginning in Galle on August 15.

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Sri Lanka's leading ride-hailing service, PickMe, to offer a special discount for Indian tourists.

India are set to play a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with the opener scheduled in Galle from August 15.

According to Cricinfo, the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle still has 15 of the 27 series remaining.

Bangladesh are set to play their first Test series in Australia in over two decades.

Duan Jansen, the twin brother of South African pacer Marco Jansen, has earned his maiden national call-up.

Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques has been appointed as the captain of Portugal for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028 Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C.

South African cricketers David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen are all set to make their debuts in the International League T20 (ILT20) tournament.

Former US President Barack Obama will soon be hosting a podcast called A Great Book with Barack Obama.

Team Bangladesh is gearing up for its first Test series in Australia in over 20 years.

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be one of Australia's key players when they host Bangladesh in the impending two-match Test series, starting August 13 in Darwin.

Team Afghanistan has qualified for next year's ICC ODI World Cup.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing criticism for his remarks about a gift of melons from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Mushfiqur Rahim is set to play his first-ever Test in Australia when Bangladesh begin their two-match series against the hosts.

Captain Pat Cummins will return to Test cricket as Australia host Bangladesh in the two-match series, starting August 13.

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in the murder case of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar.

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in a landmark case linked to the violent crackdown during the 2011 uprising.

Emma Raducanu recently announced her withdrawal from the 2026 US Open due to a stress fracture in her right leg. The injury also kept her out of Wimbledon this year.

Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip has credited Virat Kohli for raising the bar in fielding standards during his time with the national team.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has made a peculiar recommendation to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of their upcoming Test series against England.

Team India will be looking to extend its unbeaten streak in Sri Lanka, when they kick off a two-match Test series on August 15.

Australia's Test cricket team is gearing up for an exciting phase, with all-rounders Beau Webster and Cameron Green likely to play together in the upcoming matches.

A hat-trick in cricket is a rare and remarkable feat, especially in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Anthony Fauci, the ex-director of US's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, privately expressed concerns over a potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and miscarriages in pregnant women.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked western Colombia on Monday morning, killing at least 132 people so far and injuring over 570 others.

Afghanistan have qualified for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup after a nail-biting victory over Ireland in the third ODI.

Trent Rockets suffered a six-wicket defeat to Southern Brave at Trent Bridge, leaving their fate in the ongoing 2026 Men's Hundred in the hands of other teams.

Stunning knocks from Tristan Stubbs and Marcus Stoinis guided Southern Brave to a six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred Men's Competition.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is set to remove nuclear material from a secret site in Syria.

A report by The Washington Post has revealed that a secret security operation was conducted last month to move US President Donald Trump out of Turkey to the United Kingdom after an Iranian threat to assassinate him.

Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision to change the structure of the Men's ODI World Cup 2027.

The United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has dipped below 300 million barrels, hitting its lowest level since January 1983.

Shukri Conrad, the head coach of South Africa's national cricket team, believes that the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup can be a springboard for their future success.

United States President Donald Trump was reportedly smuggled out of Turkey in a catering truck last month. The incident occurred after an alleged assassination threat from Iranian proxy forces.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife Dona have received death threats in a series of letters over the last six months. The alarming communications prompted the Kolkata Police to launch an investigation.

A United States judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed dialogue to address the grievances in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).

West Indies, the two-time champions of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, have failed to secure direct qualification for the 2027 edition.

The second round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup has drawn some exciting matchups, with Chelsea set to host Jack Wilshere's Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur taking on Charlton Athletic in a London derby.

Afghanistan edged past Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

Liverpool have announced the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.

Afghanistan secured their place in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, thanks to a thrilling win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI on Monday.

Afghanistan overcame Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people, according to the Associated Press.

Aston Villa are reportedly in talks over a move for Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha.

West Ham United are considering a move for veteran striker Jamie Vardy as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new Championship season, as per Sky Sports News.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck western Colombia on Monday, causing injuries and extensive damage in cities like Quibdo, Pereira, and Cali.