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Trent Rockets soar clear at top with fifth consecutive victory

Sam Billings seals scrappy chase after Phoenix stutter to 111 for 6 despite Joe Clarke fifty

Espn CricInfo 6 Aug 2026 2:19 am

2030 World Cup Final Venue: Report claims Infantino offered Morocco final for support

Gianni Infantino has reportedly been accused of offering Morocco the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for political support ahead of his re-election battle, claims FIFA has denied. The report comes as pressure grows on the FIFA president following the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, with Infantino facing increasing scrutiny over his leadership and governance.

The Times of India 6 Aug 2026 1:28 am

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Lovlina

Making her third Commonwealth Games appearance, Lovlina won her first CWG medal a silver. She was happy with the result, even though she had hoped to finish with gold

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 1:23 am

Newcastle United announce Matthias Jaissle as new head coach

Newcastle United have announced the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach. The German manager takes over from Eddie Howe, who recently left the club.

NewsBytes 6 Aug 2026 1:03 am

WTC 2025-27: Pakistan rise to 8th spot after WI win

Pakistan have climbed a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test of a two-match series.

NewsBytes 6 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Jos Buttler Breaks Massive T20 World Record With Blistering Knock In The Hundred

Jos Buttler achieved the feat during the Super Giants' fixture against the Welsh Fire in The Hundred at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

NDTV 6 Aug 2026 12:20 am

Korea Masters Badminton: Tanvi Sharma Leads Strong Women's Show, Kidambi Srikanth Crashes Out

Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma led a strong Indian showing in the women's singles, but former world championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth suffered an opening-round exit in men's singles

NDTV 6 Aug 2026 12:03 am

'Gold Is The Target': Lovlina Borgohain To NDTV On Asian Games Ambitions And India Map Controversy

Lovlina Borgohain won the silver medal in the women's 75kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where she went down 4-1 to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the final.

NDTV 6 Aug 2026 12:01 am

PV Sindhu lays foundation for Centre Of Excellence named after her in Vizag

PV Sindhu lays foundation for Centre Of Excellence named after her in Vizag

India Today 5 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Foundation Stone Laid For PV Sindhu's 'Centre Of Sports Excellence' In Visakhapatnam

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu now looks to give back to the sport, with the foundation stone for the 'Centre of Sports Excellence', initiated by the shuttler, laid in Visakhapatnam

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Lumsden, Abbott run through Glamorgan to keep Hampshire in contention

Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown hit fifties in comfortable win for home side

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Babar Azam ends Pakistan's wait for away Test win, saves series vs West Indies

Babar Azam ends Pakistan's wait for away Test win, saves series vs West Indies

India Today 5 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

Patel drives Surrey before Lawes four-for sinks Kent

Dom Sibley and Tommy Ealham also impress to maintain Surrey's bid for knockouts

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

Xabi Alonso Hails 'Emotional' Mykhailo Mudryk Return In 1-0 Loss To Juventus

Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 11:34 pm

Updated WTC Points Table After Pakistan Thrash West Indies To Level Series

Pakistan have risen a spot in the WTC points table after thrashing the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test of a two-match series in Trinidad

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Pakistan beat West Indies in 2nd Test, level series: Stats

Pakistan ended their three-year wait for an overseas Test victory by defeating the West Indies by eight wickets.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 11:14 pm

Pakistan win first away Test after three years, beat WI by 8 wickets

The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won the first Test by 90 runs.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

Shafique, spinners give Pakistan rare overseas win

Pakistan made short work of West Indies on the fourth morning to register their first away Test win in three years

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 11:07 pm

Pakistan beats West Indies to end 8-match overseas losing streak in test matches

Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory against the West Indies in the second test match. This win ended their eight-match losing streak in away test matches. Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam guided Pakistan to the target with unbeaten scores. Pakistan spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman took eight wickets combined. The series was drawn 1-1 after Pakistan's dominant performance.

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

Buttler takes T20 runs record as Super Giants snap losing streak

Buttler surpasses Kieron Pollard's benchmark with 20-ball 51* against Welsh Fire

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 10:53 pm

Dunkley 65 helps fire Rockets joint top of table

Phoenix chances hit after struggling effort with the bat at Trent Bridge

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 10:48 pm

Petrol bomb attack at Shakib Al Hasan's home hours after joining Hasina's presser

Petrol bomb attack at Shakib Al Hasan's home hours after joining Hasina's presser

India Today 5 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Former India Hockey Captain Asunta Lakra Challenges Ethics Committee's Authority

Former India women's hockey team captain Asunta Lakra has challenged the maintainability of the ethics proceedings initiated against her by Hockey India.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Australia's Ashes Hero Michael Neser Suffers Setback, Eyes Comeback vs South Africa

Michael Neser, 36, was not a part of the Aussie squad for the home Tests against Bangladesh starting next Thursday, due to return of star pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood after a lengthy injury lay-off.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 10:34 pm

After Stephen Fleming Exit, Another CSK Stalwart Could Be On His Way Out

Stephen Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, is scheduled to officially take charge of the England side during their three-match Test tour of South Africa in Decembe

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

World Championships: Stung by criticism, Delhi venue gets Rs 20-crore facelift

World Championships: Stung by criticism, Delhi venue gets Rs 20-crore facelift

India Today 5 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

'Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's Injury Remains Biggest Concern': Coach Tan Kim Her Ahead Of Badminton World Championship

India's men's doubles coach Tan Kim Her on Tuesday said Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's recurring shoulder injury remains the biggest concern ahead of the BWF World Championships.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 10:27 pm

Jos Buttler becomes leading scorer in T20s; slams 106th fifty

Jos Buttler continued his rich vein of form in The Hundred 2026 season.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 10:24 pm

Matthew Short completes 4,500 runs and 200 T20 sixes: Stats

Australian batter Matthew Short scored a 71-run knock off 47 balls for Welsh Fire against Manchester Super Giants in the 21st match of The Hundred on Wednesday.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Lovlina Borgohain overcomes self doubt to claim maiden CWG medal

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain reflects on overcoming self-doubt and injuries post-Paris Games to win her first Commonwealth Games medal

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 9:48 pm

2nd Test: Pakistan's Ali Usman and Sajid Khan floor WI

Pakistan have taken a significant stronghold in the second and final Test against hosts West Indies in Trinidad.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

India Get Major Boost As Star Nears Return After Injury Scare Ahead Of Sri Lanka Tests

Sai Sudharsan's participation in the two-match Test series starting August 15 was subject to fitness clearance.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 9:35 pm

Here's how Ireland can qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup

Ireland's hopes of qualifying directly for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup have been dashed after their first match against Afghanistan was washed out.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 9:11 pm

He should go: Luis Figo slams Gianni Infantino, says FIFA President should quit

He should go: Luis Figo slams Gianni Infantino, says FIFA President should quit

India Today 5 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

Sindhu, Lakshya get easy openers, Ayush draws top-ranked Shi Yu Qi at World Championships

Fifth-seed pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty receive a bye in the opening round

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:43 pm

'Too Late To Save His Dignity': Ballon d'Or Winner's Brutal Message To Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino is fighting to save his job after a fierce backlash against his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Tanvi leads strong women's show, Srikanth crashes out in mixed day for India at Korea Masters

Tanvi Sharma advanced at the Korea Masters after winning her opening match. Several other Indian women's singles players also secured victories in their respective matches. However, Kidambi Srikanth suffered an early exit from the men's singles competition. Other Indian men's singles participants also faced first-round defeats. Indian mixed and women's doubles pairs saw mixed results on the opening day.

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

A calculated risk which came off for Sakshi

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 8:07 pm

Trump reportedly ready to do 'everything possible' to keep Infantino as FIFA president

US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to do everything possible to help Gianni Infantino remain FIFA president despite mounting pressure over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. While FIFA denies recent contact with the White House, reports claim Trump remains a loyal ally. Infantino now faces a far tougher 2027 re-election battle as opposition within world football grows.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Stephen Fleming approaches Michael Hussey for England coaching role

Stephen Fleming approaches Michael Hussey for England coaching role

India Today 5 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Yamini Mourya gains Olympic confidence following Commonwealth Games Silver medal

Indian judoka Yamini Mourya reflects on her silver medal win at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sharing how competing against world-class opposition ahead of LA 2028

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

'I worked tirelessly while staying in Pakistan': Nadeem blames cold for CWG poor show

Pakistans Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem blamed Glasgows cold weather for his ninth-place Commonwealth Games finish, saying it stiffened his body and affected his run-up. Despite the setback, he urged fans not to lose faith and promised a strong comeback. Nadeems next challenge is the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, where he will face Neeraj Chopra.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Ireland to play Qualifier for 2027 ODI World Cup

A washout in the first ODI against Afghanistan ended Ireland's chances of securing direct entry into the World Cup

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

How Jannik Sinner has fared in Cincinnati Open

Tennis World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has sparked fresh fitness concerns after a nearly four-hour-long visit to a specialist clinic in Milan.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Juventus hand Chelsea a 1-0 defeat in Hong Kong: Details

Chelsea suffered a disappointing defeat against Juventus, losing 0-1 in their latest pre-season match in Hong Kong.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 7:32 pm

Nirankars dream debut helps Dindigul Dragons overcome Ashwin-Varun absence in TNPL 10 opener

While Ashwin is in the dugout as a mentor and not on the field, Varun Chakaravarthy is yet to recover from a hamstring injury

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:31 pm

Prendergast stars as Fire boost qualification hopes

Manchester Super Giants manage just 85 but make Fire work hard for points

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

Eminent Gold impresses

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 7:21 pm

BWF World Championships draw leaves Indian shuttlers with daunting road in New Delhi

BWF World Championships draw leaves Indian shuttlers with daunting road in New Delhi

India Today 5 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

Men's Hundred: Batters with fastest half-century

Sunrisers Leeds scripted history by posting the highest-ever total in Men's Hundred.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 7:13 pm

Scott Edwards, Roelof Van Der Merwe Lead Netherlands Surge In ICC ODI Rankings

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards was among the biggest beneficiaries of the latest rankings update after his match-winning knock of 57 against Nepal.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

'This is my concern': Coach Tan on Sat-Chis World C'ships challenge

Indias mens doubles coach Tan Kim Her believes Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty can challenge for the World Championships title if they stay mentally strong. While Satwiks shoulder has recovered significantly, injury remains a concern. Tan also stressed the need to regain match rhythm after breaks, manage expectations and focus on one match at a time.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Bangladesh's Litton Das resumes training after injury layoff: Details here

Bangladesh cricketer Litton Das has resumed training after a long injury layoff.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

After Pakistan Cricket Board Refuses To Publish Audit Reports, Court Says This

The Pakistan Cricket Board has faced persistent scrutiny over financial transparency and it has not uploaded any audit reports/financial statements on its website since 2024.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 6:50 pm

West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4: Live Score and Updates from Trinidad

West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4: Live Score and Updates from Trinidad

India Today 5 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

Mitchell Starc set to surpass legends in Test wickets tally

Mitchell Starc, Australia's seasoned pacer, is on the verge of making history in the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

Turn And Burn and Vortex catch the eye

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:37 pm

One Slip Could Cost West Indies A Direct ODI World Cup Spot. Here's Why

West Indies are currently 10th in the ODI rankings and have just two matches remaining before the September 30 cut-off, both against India in September.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 6:36 pm

Australia Reveal Stunning Blueprint Ahead Of Five-Test Blockbuster In India

The five-match Test series will start on January 21 in Nagpur and end on March 3 in Ahmedabad. It will mark Australia's longest tour of India in 50 years.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

FIFA 'blackmailing' members to back Infantino, alleges former vice president

Prince Ali, who heads the Jordan Football Association, said the federation has still not received the prize money for finishing runners-up in the FIFA Arab Cup held in Qatar last December

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 6:09 pm

Mohamed Salah to join Turkish club Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

Mohamed Salah, the former Liverpool star and one of the club's all-time greats, is set to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 6:05 pm

ICC sets dates for 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier tournament

The 2027 World Cup Qualifier is scheduled for February-March 2027 under a revamped qualification model, as teams like the West Indies battle to avoid it

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 6:05 pm

Paaji, Bahut Ho Gaya: Meeting With Sachin Tendulkar That Changed Virat Kohli's Lifestyle

Over the years, the right-handed batter has set a new benchmark for fitness and has become an inspiration for millions of fans.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Suzie Bates takes up domestic contract with Otago after 20 years

The former NZ allrounder is currently part of Sunrisers Leeds' support staff in the women's Hundred

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

Sai Sudharsan set to join India squad in Sri Lanka: Details here

Indian batter Sai Sudharsan is likely to join the Test squad in Sri Lanka by Saturday, August 8, according to a report by Cricbuzz.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

R Praggnanandhaa tops at St. Louis rapid and blitz phase

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured first place in the rapid segment of the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz, holding a one-point lead heading into the 18-round blitz phase

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Namibia cricket chair urges Associates to look at 'bigger picture' in ODI World Cup restructuring

If you look at viewership numbers or if you look at popularity for ODI cricket, we don't really know where it is going, van Vuuren said at the launch of the 2027 World Cup

Espn CricInfo 5 Aug 2026 5:44 pm

CWG flag handed over to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel as preps begin for 2030 event

CWG flag handed over to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel as preps begin for 2030 event

India Today 5 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

Why BCCI's Crucial Review Meeting After England, Ireland Losses Is Yet To Take Place

The BCCI was supposed to conduct a review meeting after three straight losses in the T20I series in Ireland and England, which was followed by an ODI series loss against the latter

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 5:40 pm

Jannik Sinner spends 4 hours at Milan hospital, raises fresh US Open fitness fears

Jannik Sinner spends 4 hours at Milan hospital, raises fresh US Open fitness fears

India Today 5 Aug 2026 5:31 pm

Infantino Re-Election Bid: FIFA chief left with six open backers; UEFA warns of legal action

Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure ahead of FIFA's 2027 presidential election after the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. While major football nations have withdrawn support, six countriesQatar, UAE, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, and Kuwait, remain key backers. UEFA continues to criticise FIFA's governance, and potential challengers are emerging as scrutiny over Infantino's leadership intensifies.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

PV Sindhu lays foundation stone for Sports Academy in Visakhapatnam

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu initiated the 'Centre of Sports Excellence' in Visakhapatnam to nurture young talent across seven sports

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 5:20 pm

Novak Djokovic's numbers at Cincinnati Open

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic confirmed his participation in the upcoming Cincinnati Open last week.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

Neymar Faces Backlash For Mocking Rival Fans. Report Reveals What Triggered His Outburst

While Neymar's behaviour was heavily criticised by fans on social media, a report in Metropoles claimed that the former Brazil captain was heavily harassed by fans inside the stadium.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

Why Only Gautam Gambhir? Indian Players Cautioned Over Rising Pressure On Coach

Pressure is mounting on India head coach Gautam Gambhir after a poor UK tour as Sri Lanka Test series offers a chance for redemption.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 4:47 pm

Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran Returns To SA20 As Franchises Finalise Pre-Auction Squads

The fifth season of the SA20 will see T20 superstars Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root, Sam Curran, Jason Holder and Phil Salt joining the fold as the six franchises confirmed their pre-auction retentions and signings ahead of the new edition

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 4:42 pm

After Pakistan boxer, Uganda athletes go missing in Glasgow after CWG campaign

Scottish police are probing reports of athletes from Pakistan and Uganda going missing after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Four Ugandan boxers reportedly disappeared, with one seeking asylum, while Pakistani boxer Qudratullah was also reported missing. Pakistan finished with just one medal, a bronze for Fatima Zahra, marking its poorest Commonwealth Games campaign in decades.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 4:24 pm

Mohamed Salah Arrives In Turkey For Trabzonspor Talks

Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 4:23 pm

West Indies risk missing direct ODI World Cup qualification again as deadline looms

West Indies risk missing direct ODI World Cup qualification again as deadline looms

India Today 5 Aug 2026 4:23 pm

Turkish Club Trabzonspor In 'Negotiations' To Sign Liverpool Icon Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah is in ransfer negotiations with Trabzonspor and is expected to arrive in Turkey on Wednesday for talks, the Black Sea club said on Tuesday.

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

Ajinkya Rahane explains the chemistry behind his partnership with Virat Kohli

Ajinkya Rahane explains the chemistry behind his partnership with Virat Kohli

India Today 5 Aug 2026 4:17 pm

P.V. Sindhu launches Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam

What began as an initiative focused solely on badminton expanded into a multi-sport project following discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and will now cater to seven disciplines badminton, table tennis, swimming, shooting, football, basketball and chess

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 4:07 pm

Commonwealth record day turns tragic for Olympic legend Chad le Clos

Commonwealth record day turns tragic for Olympic legend Chad le Clos

India Today 5 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

ODI World Cup 2027: Revamped qualification and tournament pathway

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held from February 22 to March 23.

NewsBytes 5 Aug 2026 4:03 pm

ECB 'unhappy' as Ireland defy England policy, host Afghanistan for ODI series

The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland's decision to host Afghanistan could affect its future cricket ties with England.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

Asian Games 2026 | 'I want to set world records in the 100m and 400m...': Gavit

Dilip Gavit is aware of the competition in the continental tournament and said that he enjoys featuring in the 100m races. He dedicated his gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2026 to his personal coach, Vaijanath Kale

Mid Day 5 Aug 2026 3:38 pm

'When Dhoni stepped away, Kohli-Shastri toughened Indian cricket': Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri toughened Indian cricket. They instilled a fearless and aggressive approach, especially in overseas matches. India achieved significant success under their leadership during this period. Rahane expressed concern about the current Test cricket mentality and resilience. He noted a decline in the patience required for difficult match phases.

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 3:38 pm