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Dad hummed Bollywood classics at the crease, son Aaryavir Sehwag keeps it quiet

Aaryavir Sehwag announced his debut in the senior level in the Delhi Premier League 2025 with composure beyond his years. The 17-year-old admitted to nerves but said he leaned on his father's advice to stay focused.

Watch: Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi's heated face off in Delhi Premier League 2025

Nitish Rana's explosive unbeaten 134 helped West Delhi Lions chase down 202 in the DPL Eliminator match. The fiery face-off with Digvesh Rathi added intensity to the thrilling victory and raised tensions on the field.

US Open: Townsend upsets No. 5 Mirra Andreeva, Fritz marches into fourth round

Taylor Townsend knocked out fifth seed Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to secure her place in the fourth round of a Grand Slam for only the second time in her career, while Taylor Fritz ensured steady progress with a four-set win over Swiss qualifier Jérôme Kym.

PAK vs AFG: Pakistan begin Asia Cup preparations with emphatic 39-run win over Afghanistan

Pakistan showcased their strength ahead of the Asia Cup by defeating Afghanistan by 39 runs in the tri-series opener. Salman Agha's unbeaten half-century and Haris Rauf's impressive bowling performance were instrumental in Pakistan's victory. Afghanistan's chase faltered despite Rashid Khan's late hitting, giving Pakistan an early lead in the series.

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.

'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.

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.

George Russell, Mercedes talks a 'formality' despite delay - Wolff

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that contract talks to keep George Russell for next year are "a formality."

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka only sidelined a few weeks - Arteta

Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka will only be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" -- but admitted it is a "big concern" that the England star has suffered two hamstring injuries in eight months.

Alcaraz overcomes knee issue for third-round US Open win

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a knee issue that prompted a medical timeout to advance past Luciano Darderi in the third round of the US Open on Friday.

Tottenham sign Netherlands winger Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee sources told ESPN was in the region of €60 million ($70m).

Khalidball makes instant impact as India begin new era by beating Tajikistan

On some days, you'll wonder if maybe the coach got too defensive. But get used to it. This is Khalidball.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge defends increased football matches amid rising salaries

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 gear up for Asia Cup after easing past 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.

Lalit Modi, shame on you: Sreesanth's wife fumes over releasing Harbhajan slap video

Bhuvneshwari Sreesanth has criticised Lalit Modi and Michael Clarke for reopening the 2008 slap-gate scandal. The resurfacing of unseen footage has sparked fresh debate and controversy in cricket circles.

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.

Dilshan Madushanka hat-trick gives Sri Lanka dramatic win 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.

DPL 2025: Ugly brawl breaks out; Lady umpire intervenes - Watch

A fiery clash marred the Delhi Premier League eliminator between West Delhi Lionz and South Delhi Superstarz following Krish Yadav's dismissal. The incident escalated into a physical altercation involving players from both teams, requiring umpire intervention. This overshadowed South Delhi Superstarz's score of 201/5 and an earlier altercation involving Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana.