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Shai Hope's Bizarre Hit-Wicket Dismissal on Wide Ball Stuns Caribbean Premier League

Shai Hope got out in the most unfortunate manner possible in the Caribbean Premier League as he got dismissed hit wicket on a hit wicket.

US Open Shocker: Zverev Ousted by Auger-Aliassime; Sinner Survives Scare to Keep Title Hopes Alive

Third seed Alexander Zverev's US Open journey ended abruptly in the third round, as Felix Auger-Aliassime secured a four-set victory. Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced with a comeback win. Iga Swiatek displayed resilience in her victory, while Coco Gauff progressed, setting up a compelling match against Naomi Osaka.

Nitish Rana on heated exchange with Digvesh Rathi: I didn't start it

Nitish Rana has opened up on his on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi in the Delhi Premier League 2025 (DPL 2025) and revealed that Digvesh had started it.

Ostapenko breaks silence amid racism storm, apologises for Townsend remark

Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her remark against Taylor Townsend. Amid racism row, Ostapenko has stated that English is not her first language, and she did not mean what she said.

US Open: Stunned by forehand barrage, Alexander Zverev crashes out in Round 3

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime came from behind to defeat Alexander Zverev at the US Open. In men's doubles, Yuki Bhambri progressed to Round 2 with his partner Michael Venus.

Joe Root could face Kohli's fate with another poor Ashes in Australia: Monty Panesar

Former England spinner Monty Panesar feels Joe Root could face a similar fate as Virat Kohli in Tests, if he fails to score runs in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

IOC urges protection of sport’s autonomy after India’s new sports governance law

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged India to safeguard the autonomy of sports following the enactment of the National Sports Governance Bill 2025. The IOC emphasized that the legislation should align with the Olympic Charter.

Harry Kane stars as Bayern Munic hold on in thrilling 3-2 win over Augsburg

Bayern Munich continued their winning streak, defeating Augsburg 3-2, while Bayer Leverkusen drew 3-3 with Werder Bremen after squandering a two-goal lead. Eintracht Frankfurt secured a 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim, and Stuttgart edged out Borussia Moenchengladbach 1-0. RB Leipzig rebounded from their previous defeat by beating Heidenheim 2-0.

India’s challenge: Live up to ‘No. 1 in Asia’ tag –Hosts face Japan in crucial clash today

India's hockey team faced a tough challenge from China in their Asia Cup opener, despite being the top-ranked team. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the need to address defensive errors, especially conceding penalty corners. Meanwhile, Malaysia impressed with a dominant 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea, fueled by Akhimullah Anuar's hat-trick. Bangladesh also secured a win, defeating Chinese Taipei 8-3.

Interview | ‘Unfinished business’ - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce looks forward to making amends for Paris heartbreak

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, considered one of the greatest female sprinters, is set to retire after her ninth and final world championships in Tokyo. After motherhood, she achieved remarkable success, fueled by her son's inspiration.

Asia Cup 2025: 'Strictly none of their business' – Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign players over Shreyas Iyer omission remarks

Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised AB de Villiers for questioning Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup omission, asserting that foreign players should not interfere in Indian cricket matters. Gavaskar emphasised that Indian cricketers refrain from commenting on other nations' selections and accused the Indian media of seeking validation from overseas opinions, reigniting the debate over external influence in Indian cricket.

Iga Swiatek reflects on stunning comeback win vs Kalinskaya: I had nothing to lose

Iga Swiatek said that she had nothing to lose in her stunning win against Anna Kalinskaya in the third round fixture of the US Open 2025. Swiatek came back from 1-5 down in first set to seal the match in two sets.

Leadership becoming a barrier to Shreyas Iyer's T20I return: Monty Panesar

Former England spinner Monty Panesar, in conversation with IndiaToday.in, offered a bold assessment that Shreyas Iyer has missed out on T20I selection because of his captaincy credentials. The left-arm spinner also endorsed Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad.

Akash Deep stays away from workload debate ahead of home Test series

India fast bowler Akash Deep was felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal for his brilliant outing in England. Speaking at the event, Akash Deep steered clear of the workload management debate ahead of India's home Test season.

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bow out in semi-finals, settle for bronze

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.

'Why is she getting angry?': Lalit Modi hits back at Sreesanth’s wife; defends release of unseen Slap-gate video

Lalit Modi defended releasing unseen footage of the 2008 'Slap-gate' incident, asserting he was simply answering a question truthfully during a podcast with Michael Clarke. This reignited controversy, drawing criticism from S. Sreesanth's wife, Bhuvneshwari, who condemned the act as insensitive and harmful to their families. Harsha Bhogle explained the video's suppression, aimed at protecting the IPL's early image.

Vihaan Malhotra: Sacrificed his batting position for Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, now creating his own space

Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.

Perrin ton powers Northern Superchargers into the final

Courtesy Perrin's 43-ball knock, Superchargers posted a mammoth 214/5, the highest team total in the Women's Hundred

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag win 2nd bronze after gritty display in semifinal defeat

BWF World Championships: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put in a fighting performance but gassed out as they took a second bronze after their defeat to China's Liu Yi and Chen Bo Yang

US Open: Jannik Sinner survives Shapovalov scare, Naomi Osaka beats Kasatkina

Jannik Sinner survived a tough four-set match against Denis Shapovalov to reach the US Open fourth round. Naomi Osaka also advanced, setting up a high-profile clash with Coco Gauff.