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Ricky Ponting feels that, considering the amount of T20 cricket being played and the number of franchise tournaments that have started around the world, 50-over cricket will be played less

Wasim Akram said that Imran Khan's health needs to be safeguarded, and the former pacer is worried about the 73-year-old legendary cricketer

Ponting's arrival ahead of WCL Season 3 added one of the most iconic figures to the Australia Champions ownership group, alongside Puneet Singh

Catch up on top sports headlines, Shubman Gill's birthday, Japan's squad announcement for Team India's clash, and other stories

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming has been named as the captain of the Japanese team. Wataru Miyauchi and Alex Shirai-Patmore have been picked as the two wicketkeeper-batsmen in the squad

Ashish Nehra spoke about Pandya and said that he is always keen to learn. Further, Nehra said that Gill is a bit reserved and is a work in progress

Indian para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar aims for gold at the upcoming Asian Para Games in Japan after claiming bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Cricket Australia has approved a privatisation model for the Big Bash League, opening the Melbourne Renegades for a complete 100 per cent private stake sale

A statistical comparison of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli on their 27th birthdays, detailing their runs, centuries, and captaincy milestones across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is

Indian captain Shubman Gill celebrates his 27th birthday. Read about his journey, record-breaking runs, and stellar stats across Tests, ODIs, and the IPL

Elena Rybakina swept past Naomi Osaka to set up a US Open quarterfinal against Zheng Qinwen, leaving her one win away from claiming the top WTA spot

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes his record-setting World Cup campaign gives him a strong chance at winning his maiden Ballon d'Or award

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says hes working on bettering his game without the ball as Inter arrive for UCL opener tonight

Sabalenka rallied from 1-3 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory

Tiafoe enjoyed loud support from the crowd in Louis Armstrong Stadium, where he has never lost.

Defending champ Carlos shows no signs of rust four months after wrist injury as he beats USAs Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to storm into last eight; insists hes very happy to see where his level has reached right now

The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedure

Aarav pounced on a loose ball outside the box and produced a clinical finish into the top-right corner to seal Podars maiden U-16 title.

Former India paddler pleased to see his 27-year-old doubles vision become reality with next years ITTF Doubles World Cup

India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Shreyas Iyer & Co will face strong competition as they look to defend their title at continental showpiece in Japan from September 19 to October 4

Argentina football legend Lionel Messis second son, Mateo, led Inter Miami Academy to the Naples Cup title recently

Sharing a series of pictures of the couple to his 5.9 million Instagram followers, the left-arm seamer wrote: Happy birthday, meri jaan. My crazy, smart, mature, beautiful partner. I love you so much.

Sainz wore an off-white suit over a white shirt, along with black trousers, while Donaldson wore a shimmering silver dress covered in sequins and crystals

Tennis ace reveals diet that helps continue her career at an age when most others have retired

I never targeted the record. I always targeted seven metres. I want to do something extraordinary

It wasnt the right start, but we certainly reacted in an amazing way, said Arteta

Kai Havertz bagged the equaliser against his former club midway through the first half and Martin Odegaard netted Arsenal's winner soon after the interval.

Speaking about batting at the number three position, Devdutt Padikkal said that the position doesn't matter to him and he focuses on contributing to the side

After his knock, Ishan Kishan stated that he realised that a batsman should focus on scoring runs instead of overthinking and putting on unnecessary pressure

Ahead of the series against Australia, South Africa has announced a near full-strength squad, with regular skipper Temba Bavuma set to take the leadership duties

Catch up on top sports headlines, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz's victories, Ishan Kishan's maiden first-class double century, and other stories

Speaking about the duo, New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner labelled Team India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the masters of the ODI game

Expressing his views ahead of the clash, the incumbent BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the sport's journey is shaped by moments that take the game beyond its traditional boundaries

Frances Tiafoe secured a major victory by eliminating former champion Daniil Medvedev, while Ben Shelton set up a clash with Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open

Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan reached 250 for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final before retiring hurt, continuing his big-match run

The Indian U20 men's team ended a two-decade absence from the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a convincing 3-0 victory over Bangladesh in Tashkent

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher's iconic Ferrari F2002 at Monza, delivering an emotional homage to his childhood idol

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite mounting pressure, UEFA boycott threats, and potential legal challenges

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz delivered straight-set victories over Taylor Townsend and Tommy Paul to reach the US Open QF

Golf great Woodss DUI arrest followed by partner Vanessa Trumps breast cancer diagnosis this year has strengthened their relationship, say insiders

Happy Birthday Jemu! Looking forward to another goofy year with you. Be you, be crazy, and make everyone crazy [about you]. Love you loads.

It, perhaps, was the first time South bowlers tested the young left-hander with a short-pitched ball and it yielded instant results.

Islam Gymkhana win first-innings battle, Parkophene Cricketerss DAlmeida hits century, while Maharashtra chief selector Akshay claims 3-32 in rain-affected Kanga League matches across the city

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a superb strike with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 2-2 draw for the Toffees against Manchester United

However, Reyaansh Shah missed the final attempt, allowing Don Bosco to book a berth in the semi-finals.

The victory completed a sensational Diamond League campaign for the Sri Lankan, who arrived at the final as the circuit leader after a string of impressive performances during the season.

Im a little bit crazy, but in a good way. I am probably not scared of anything or anyone.

Top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6, 6-2 in Rd 3, admits hes relieved to find form after starting off with two tiring five-setters

The world No. 76 Indian had defeated Canada's Rachel Chan, while Xu beat third seed Anmol Kharb in the semifinals.

Max Verstappen finished third in his Red Bull ahead of the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri