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Asia Cup 2025: Samson's Blistering Form Ignites Opener Battle with Gill

Sanju Samson is dominating the Kerala Cricket League 2025, silencing critics with four consecutive match-winning knocks for Kochi Blue Tigers. He has amassed 368 runs at a blistering strike rate of 186.80, including a century and three Player of the Match awards.

DPL 2025 final | Back where it all started! Former India openers receive special felicitation by DDCA

Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were celebrated at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final, where West Delhi Lions defeated Central Delhi Kings. Nitish Rana's unbeaten 79 led the Lions to victory, chasing down a target of 174. The DDCA honored Gambhir and Sehwag for their significant contributions to Indian cricket, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the event.

Asia Cup | Wasim Akram: 'Jasprit Bumrah is world class, credit to India for managing his workload'

Wasim Akram hailed Jasprit Bumrah as a “modern-day great,” praising India for expertly managing his workload. While refusing to compare eras, Akram highlighted the increased challenges bowlers face in modern cricket due to aggressive batting. He also opposed the two-tier WTC system, stressing the need for quality teams and stronger domestic structures before introducing more nations to Test cricket.

Lionel Messi misses sitter, Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final 3-0 - Watch

The Seattle Sounders dominated Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final, securing their sweep of major North American trophies. A record crowd at Lumen Field witnessed goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock. Seattle's strong defense stifled Lionel Messi and Miami's high-powered attack, leading to a historic victory despite a significant wage disparity.

Messi and Ronaldo coming together! AB de Villiers explains why he loved batting with Virat Kohli at RCB

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers revealed his fondness for batting with Virat Kohli during his 11 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their synergy led to five 100+ partnerships and two 200+ partnerships in IPL. De Villiers highlighted their shared competitive spirit and proactive approach to dismantling bowlers, recalling memorable partnerships at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy stadiums amidst electrifying crowds.

Sorry Virat! AB de Villiers picks Sachin Tendulkar in his top 5; includes tainted Pakistan bowler

Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.

Carlos Alcaraz on rivalry with Jannik Sinner: We're fighting for great things in tennis

After securing his place in the quarterfinals of the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz opened up on his rivalry with Jannik Sinner. He says that it is important to have high-stakes matches to keep the morale of the sport high.

Serve and surge: Novak Djokovic storms into record US Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets win over Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite carrying niggles, his serving prowess propelled him into the last eight for the 14th time in his career.

Watch: Fiery Taylor Townsend signs off US Open with cutest story about son AJ

Taylor Townsend capped off her US Open journey with a loss to Barbora Krejcikova in the 4th round of the US Open. After the game, Townsend shared a heartwarming story about her son AJ.

US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka eases into quarters, Elena Rybakina stunned in 4th round

US Open 2025: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the quarterfinals. Vondrousova outclassed ninth seed Elena Rybakina in the fourth round on Sunday.

Watch: Luis Suarez spits on coaching staff after fight breaks out in Leagues Cup final

Leagues Cup Final: Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez appeared to spit on one of the coaching staff of the opposition team after Inter Miami lost 0-3 to Seattle Sounders in the final of the Leagues Cup.

R Ashwin to feature in this T20 league after retiring from IPL

Ravichandran Ashwin, recently retired from international and IPL cricket, has shown interest in participating in the fourth season of the UAE's ILT20. He is in discussions with organizers and plans to register for the auction on September 30. Ashwin's extensive T20 experience, including 221 IPL matches and 187 wickets, makes him a significant potential addition to the league.

Sanju Samson's "No-Look" Six Ignites Viral Frenzy Amidst Asia Cup Selection Buzz & KCL Dominance

Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.

History! 5-year-old Aarini Lahoty becomes India’s youngest with FIDE ratings across all chess formats

Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.

Man United Eye Martínez Amid Goalkeeping Woes; Villa Target Sancho as Lindelöf Arrives

Manchester United are exploring a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, sources have told ESPN.

Piastri wins Dutch GP to extend championship lead as Norris retires

A retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix dealt Lando Norris' championship hopes a critical blow as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri cruised to victory at Zandvoort.

Carlos Alcaraz reaches US Open quarters without dropping set

No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz earned a straightforward 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 win over Arthur Rinderknech on Sunday -- which featured a behind-the-back shot -- to reach his 13th major quarterfinal.

Krejcikova Halts Townsend's US Open Surge in Quarterfinal Thriller

Barbora Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Taylor Townsend at the US Open. Her resilience under pressure kept her alive in a thrilling three-set encounter that captivated fans.

Cleared for Action: Sharma, Gill, Bumrah Pass Fitness Tests Ahead of Asia Cup

Indian cricketers including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have successfully cleared the pre-season fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

East Bengal Clinch AFC Women's Champions League Berth After Hard-Fought Draw Against Kitchee

East Bengal secured a spot in the AFC Women's Champions League group stage after a 1-1 draw with Kitchee SC, with Sangita and Elangbam Panthoi starring, as Hong Kong's side missed a late winner.