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Watch: Tempers run high! Nitish Rana and Dignesh Rathi nearly come to blows in fiery DPL clash

The Delhi Premier League Eliminator witnessed a heated clash between West Delhi Lionz and South Delhi Superstarz, highlighted by a near-brawl between Nitish Rana and Dignesh Singh Rathi. Rana's explosive unbeaten 134 propelled West Delhi to a thrilling victory, overshadowing South Delhi's earlier formidable score. The Lions now advance to Qualifier 2 after the dramatic win.

'Jitna chahe jor lagale': Hasin Jahan shares cryptic post after Mohammed Shami's 'I never regret the past' comment

Hasin Jahan's cryptic social media post has reignited the public feud with Mohammed Shami, shortly after the cricketer addressed his personal life. Jahan alleges ongoing attempts to intimidate and ruin her, asserting her resilience in the face of adversity.

'Ek Bihari sab pe bhari': Suresh Raina tips 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for India T20I debut

Suresh Raina predicts Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the young Rajasthan Royals' batting sensation, will soon join India's T20I team, praising his fearless approach and IPL 2025 performance, including a century against Gujarat Titans. Raina also acknowledged Ayush Mhatre's impressive performances for Chennai Super Kings and in youth Tests against England's U19 team, highlighting their potential.

IPL: Why 'Slapgate' video stayed hidden for 17 years — Harsha Bhogle explains as Lalit Modi stirs row

Lalit Modi's revelation of unseen footage of the 2008 Harbhajan-Sreesanth 'slap-gate' has reignited the controversy. The incident, where Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth, was captured by Modi's security camera but never released. Harsha Bhogle explained the video was suppressed to protect the nascent IPL's image, a decision now drawing criticism despite the players' reconciliation.

Ben Shelton retires from US Open after shoulder injury

Ben Shelton retired from the US Open due to a shoulder injury, ending his run in the third round. Frances Tiafoe also exited early, leaving Taylor Fritz as the last American hope, intensifying the pressure on him.

US Open: Djokovic, Sabalenka march into 4th round, Krejcikova stuns Navarro

Novak Djokovic battled through back pain to advance to the fourth round of the US Open, demonstrating his resilience and experience. In the women's draw, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka exacted revenge on Leylah Fernandez with a straight-sets victory, underlining her strong form at Flushing Meadows. Meanwhile, Barbora Krejčíková recovered from a first-set deficit to defeat Emma Navarro 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz opens up on possible knee injury after US Open 3rd round clash

Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Luciano Darderi at the US Open despite needing a knee massage mid-match. The Spaniard called it a precaution and says he isn't worried, as he moved into the fourth round with a dominant straight-sets win.

IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi embraces kabaddi at PKL 12

Teen cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi swapped cricket whites for the kabaddi mat as he attended the grand opening of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 in Visakhapatnam. The 14-year-old IPL sensation joined icons like Pullela Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay, and Pardeep Narwal to kickstart a night of nostalgia, drama, and new milestones in India's premier kabaddi league.

BWF Worlds: India's medal streak lives on after Satwik-Chirag's Paris revenge

BWF World Championships 2025: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty outclassed familiar rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik with a devastating display of attacking badminton. The Indian duo progressed to the semifinals of men's doubles, assuring India of a medal in the world meet in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra Takes Silver in Diamond League Final, Cites Imperfect Timing and Run-Up

Neeraj Chopra, despite a challenging performance at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, secured second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany dominated the event with a stunning 91.51m throw. Chopra acknowledged his timing and run-up were off, but remains focused on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend his title.

Rummenigge Warns Football Faces "Financial and Physical Collapse" Amid Soaring Wages, Packed Schedule

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has warned that football risks financial and physical collapse due to soaring player salaries and an overloaded match calendar. He urges football authorities to implement salary caps and reduce fixtures to ensure the sport's sustainability.

Pakistan Fine-Tunes Asia Cup Strategy with Convincing Win Over Afghanistan OR Pakistan's Asia Cup Prep: Victory Over Afghanistan Fueled by Agha's Bat and Rauf's Fire OR Asia Cup Warm-up: Pakistan Dominates Afghanistan in UAE Tri-Series Opener

Pakistan began their Asia Cup preparations with a confident 39-run victory over Afghanistan in Sharjah. Salman Agha laid the platform with a 53-run knock, after which Haris Rauf picked up four wickets.

Can't sit out and give water: Frustrated Vijay Shankar opens up on Tamil Nadu exit

Former Tamil Nadu skipper Vijay Shankar parted ways with the state association, citing a lack of clarity and frustration of not being part of the team as reasons behind his decision. The batting all-rounder will now play for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season.

US Open: Jasmine Paolini stunned in Round 3, Jessica Pegula fights past Azarenka

Marketa Vondrousova defeated Jasmine Paolini to reach the US Open 2025 last 16. Jessica Pegula also secured a straight sets win over Victoria Azarenka, setting up exciting fourth-round clashes.

Madushanka's Hat-Trick Heroics Seal Thrilling Sri Lanka Victory Over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling seven-run victory against Zimbabwe in Harare, highlighted by Dilshan Madushanka's remarkable hat-trick in the final over. Zimbabwe, needing 10 runs with five wickets in hand, saw Sikandar Raza dismissed on 92 by Madushanka, who then secured the win with two more wickets. Sri Lanka posted 298-6, with key contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Janith Liyanage.

R. Ashwin Hints at Coaching Career After IPL Exit: Veteran Spinner Eyes Future Beyond the Boundary

Ravichandran Ashwin, after retiring from the IPL, is contemplating a move into coaching. The veteran off-spinner, who recently concluded his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, expressed his interest in guiding and mentoring players. Ashwin revealed he had discussions about a player-coach role during his time with Rajasthan Royals and gained coaching experience in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.

'Pathetic, heartless, disgusting!': Sreesanth's wife slams Lalit Modi, Michael Clarke for digging up Slapgate video

Lalit Modi's comments reignite the 2008 Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth controversy. Modi claims to possess unseen footage of the incident. Sreesanth's wife strongly criticizes Modi and Michael Clarke. She accuses them of exploiting the past for publicity. She highlights the impact on her family and children. The incident occurred during an IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians.

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet's Heroics and Defensive Prowess Propel India to Victory Over Tajikistan

India triumphed over Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup opener, marking a successful debut for coach Khalid Jamil. Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan scored early, while goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's stellar performance, including a penalty save, secured the win. Despite a strong defensive stance, Jhingan emphasized the need for improvement before facing Iran.

Shubman Gill Faces Fitness Test at NCA Ahead of Asia Cup 2025

The Indian T20I vice-captain will fly to UAE from Bengaluru; Indian team told to assemble in Dubai on September 4 and their first practice session is scheduled for September 5

Bangladesh's Strengths and Weaknesses on Display as Netherlands T20I Series Looms

Ryan Cook, Netherlands' head coach, believes his team will have a good chance to beat the hosts even as the challenge is bound to be stiff