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Ex-South Africa captain makes retirement U-turn, in line for Women's World Cup 2025

Dane van Niekerk has revoked her retirement and returned to international contention, with her name featuring in South Africa's training squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup.

BWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen ready for 1st round final vs Shi Yuqi

India's Lakshya Sen will be competing against top-seeded Shi Yuqi in the first round of the BWF World Championships. A confident Lakshya is going into the match hoping to cause a big upset.

BCCI ends INR 358 crore jersey deal with Dream11

The board will now need to look for a new sponsor for Asia Cup, which starts in just in a fortnight

Armaan Jaffer’s Pondicherry contract cancelled; Jayant Yadav named replacement

Armaan Jaffer's contract with the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) for the 2025-26 season has been cancelled due to his unavailability for pre-season inter-state tournaments, prioritizing club cricket in the UK. Haryana's Jayant Yadav replaces him. Meanwhile, Mumbai's Sagar Udeshi is set to be appointed as Pondicherry's captain, coach, and mentor for the Ranji Trophy due to budgetary constraints.

Duleep Trophy 2025 full schedule: Match dates, timings, format, venues, and all you need to know

The Indian home cricket season of 2025-26 starts with the Duleep Trophy. The tournament begins on August 28. It ends on September 15. The zonal format returns with North, South, East, West, Central, and North East zones competing. Matches will occur at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. South Zone and West Zone enter directly into the semi-finals.

Why everyone is talking about Arsenal's Max Dowman, 15

Arsenal winger Max Dowman is 15 years old, yet is being tipped for the very top of the game. Here's everything you need to know.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool return to Newcastle's Isak

Newcastle United are preparing themselves for Liverpool to make another bid to sign striker Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Badminton World Championships: Where to watch livestream for India matches

The Badminton World Championships is set to begin on August 25, Monday. Several top Indian stars are set to participate in the tournament. Here's where you can watch the games live.

Arshdeep Singh got impatient after not getting chance in England: Punjab bowling coach

India left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh was left impatient after not getting a chance in the five-match Test series against England, revealed Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh.

Fantasy Nightmare: BCCI begins hunt for new sponsor after Dream11 walks out

Dream11 has ended its title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team following the government's ban on real money gaming. The BCCI is now actively searching for a new sponsor but may not finalise one before the upcoming Asia Cup.

Novak Djokovic to hire Monica Seles as coach? Serb legend opens up

Novak Djokovic revealed he is exploring a short-term coaching collaboration with childhood idol Monica Seles, describing it as more emotional than long-term. On court, Djokovic overcame Learner Tien in straight sets to reach the US Open second round.

US Open 2025: Daniil Medvedev exits in dramatic fashion; Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic progress

Aryna Sabalenka commenced her US Open title defence successfully, while Novak Djokovic progressed towards a potential record 25th Grand Slam. Alexandra Eala made history for the Philippines, and Indonesia's Janice Tjen also secured a notable win. Emma Raducanu marked her return with a victory, while Daniil Medvedev faced an unexpected early exit.

'Never say never': AB de Villiers on possible IPL comeback with RCB

AB de Villiers, the former South African cricket star, has expressed his desire to return to the IPL, potentially as a coach or mentor with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While a full-time professional role is unlikely, he emphasized his strong connection with RCB.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: How many crores will BCCI lose after Dream11 exit?

Dream11 is ending its title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team following the passage of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025,' which led to the shutdown of their real money games operations.

Pakistan Names Seven Fresh Faces to Women's Cricket World Cup Squad

The squad includes 20-year-old Eyman Fatima who recently made her international debut for Pakistan in T20Is

Asia Cup: 'Suryakumar Yadav not effective against us' – Former Pakistan cricketer’s shocking claim

Bazid Khan analyzed India's Asia Cup squad, noting the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will impact the team's intensity. He highlighted Suryakumar Yadav's struggles against Pakistan and emphasized Ravindra Jadeja's all-round contribution and fielding prowess will be missed. India faces the challenge of finding the right combination to compensate for these key players.

Exclusive | Not Gukesh, Anand! Meet the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen in classical with black in his 14 years as World No. 1

Karthikeyan Murali, the 26-year-old Grandmaster from Thanjavur, holds a unique place in Indian chess history. In 2023, at the Qatar Masters, he became the only Indian to beat Magnus Carlsen with the black pieces during the Norwegian’s 14-year reign as World No. 1. A two-time national champion, Murali’s accidental chess journey now carries one unforgettable milestone.

Stats: Mbappe on top with 46 goals, Kane's 16th hat trick, Ronaldo hits 100 again

ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

Shocking! Daniil Medvedev’s US Open match delayed after photographer creates chaos on court - Watch

Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi descended into chaos when a photographer's on-court intrusion caused a significant delay. The disruption, lasting over six minutes, occurred at match point for Bonzi, leading to frustration and a prolonged booing from the crowd. Medvedev capitalized on the situation, fueling his comeback after Bonzi's momentum was broken.

Shakib Al Hasan makes history, achieves first-ever feat in T20 cricket

Shakib Al Hasan will make history in T20 cricket. He will become the first player to achieve 500 wickets and 7000 runs. He will play for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League. Shakib's all-round performance will secure a victory against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. His achievement will set new benchmarks in T20 cricket.