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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.

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.

BWF World Championships: Tough challenge awaits for Indian shuttlers in Paris; Coach Pullela Gopichand hopeful of winning medals

Indian shuttlers face a challenging path at the 29th BWF World Badminton Championships in Paris, striving to continue their medal-winning streak despite form struggles and a tough draw. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand remains optimistic, banking on the experienced players to elevate their game. Lakshya Sen faces a formidable opponent in top-seed Shi Yu Qi.

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.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: BCCI breaks tie with Dream11, says ‘will not indulge with such organisations in future’

The BCCI and Dream11 have ended their partnership following the passage of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans money-based online gaming. Dream11 has stopped all paid contests and shifted to a free-to-play model, while My11Circle has also suspended real money games. Both companies affirm their commitment to legal compliance and future updates.

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.

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.

Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch

India’s Divya Deshmukh sparked laughs with her “No jeans!” rule-change joke, recalling Magnus Carlsen’s 2024 dress code controversy. Carlsen famously refused to change his Corneliani jeans, was fined, and later auctioned them for $36,100. Proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, turning a quirky chess moment into a powerful charitable milestone.

KCL thriller: Sanju Samson smashes century, but Muhammad Ashik steals the show with last-ball six – Watch

In a thrilling Kerala Cricket League 2025 encounter, Muhammad Ashik's last-ball six secured a four-wicket victory for Kochi Blue Tigers over Aries Kollam Sailors. Chasing a daunting 237, Ashik's unbeaten 45 complemented Sanju Samson's explosive 121. Earlier, Vishnu Vinod (94) and Sachin Baby (91) propelled Aries Kollam Sailors to 236/5.

Indian Football: NEUFC Durand title a glimmer of hope in troubled times

Northeast United FC, led by coach Juan Pedro Benali, celebrated their historic Durand Cup victory with exuberance, marking their second consecutive title. They defeated Diamond Harbour FC 6-1, becoming the first team in three decades to defend the title.

Cricket | ‘Not being picked for England Tests left Arshdeep Singh impatient’ - Punjab bowling coach

Arshdeep Singh's Test debut in England was delayed due to injury and team selection, testing his patience. Punjab's bowling coach, Gagandeep Singh, believes Arshdeep should have been given a chance, given his swing bowling ability.

Cheteshwar Pujara: Test cricket's classical violinist in the era of heavy metal band

Cheteshwar Pujara retired after a career defined by grit, discipline and resilience. He was a classical violinist in an age of metal and rap. When Pujara batted, the world seemed to pause. His stillness became ours.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz eyes New York glory to end three-year agonising wait

Carlos Alcaraz, already a five-time Grand Slam champion, is still chasing consistency on hard courts, with his 2022 US Open triumph remaining his lone major success on the surface. Armed with momentum from a strong 2025 season, he now returns to New York determined to end his drought and reclaim hard-court glory.

Novak Djokovic overcomes pain to reach US Open 2nd round: Wish I was younger

Novak Djokovic said he wished he was younger after delivering a masterclass in Grand Slam tenacity to American teenager Learner Tien, battling past him 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 in the US Open first round on Sunday to launch his latest quest for a record 25th major title.

Ruben Amorim blames Manchester United's defensive mindset for draw vs Fulham

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim lamented that his players abandoned their attacking principles after taking the lead against Fulham, arguing that a defensive mentality proved costly in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage.

La Liga: Kylian Mbappe shines as Real Madrid cruise to 3-0 win over Real Oviedo

Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, marked by Kylian Mbappe's brace and Vinicius Junior's late goal. In other La Liga action, Villarreal crushed Girona 5-0, with Tajon Buchanan scoring a hat-trick. Real Sociedad fought back for a 2-2 draw against Espanyol, while Osasuna edged Valencia 1-0 in a tightly contested match.

India’s ultimate survivors: Most balls faced in a Test innings ft. Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement marks the end of an era of Test cricket resilience. His record of facing 525 balls in a single innings against Australia in 2017 tops the list of marathon innings by Indian batsmen.

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'Time to give the next generation a chance' – Post-retirement interview

Cheteshwar Pujara, India's Test batting mainstay, has retired from all cricket forms after a stellar career spanning from 2010 to 2023. He emphasized creating opportunities for younger players and expressed satisfaction with his media engagements. Pujara fondly recalled his innings in Colombo, Adelaide, and double centuries in India, while acknowledging the challenges posed by Steyn, Anderson, and Cummins.

Meet Learner Tien: The 19-year-old American faced Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open first round

Nineteen-year-old Learner Tien, with Vietnamese immigrant roots, faced Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open, marking a significant milestone. Tien, who turned professional in 2023, had a breakthrough at the 2025 Australian Open. Despite losing to Djokovic, the match provided invaluable experience for the rising tennis star, highlighting his potential and resilience on the Grand Slam stage.