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'Nothing to do with rules': AB de Villiers clarifies 'CSK's masterstroke' comment on Dewald Brevis IPL signing

AB de Villiers clarified his earlier comments on Dewald Brevis, stating he never questioned the legality of his IPL entry. Instead, he emphasized that several franchises, including RCB and Mumbai Indians, missed an opportunity by not investing in the young South African talent. De Villiers urged Brevis to develop his pacing skills while acknowledging his impressive six-hitting ability.

US Open Day 6 recap: 'Welcome to the Townsend show'; seeds, American men fall by the wayside

Taylor Townsend had so far captured the US Open spotlight for her heated exchange with Jelena Ostapenko. On Friday night, she shifted focus to her tennis with first fourth round spot since 2019, beating fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. Even as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka won, Ben Shelton and Jasmine Paolini became two of the biggest casualties on Day 6.

SOLD OUT! 50 days before Australia series, India fan zones booked completely at all 8 venues

Cricket Australia reports exceptional demand for the upcoming white-ball series against India, with Indian fan zones sold out at all eight venues. Public tickets for Sydney and Canberra matches are also fully booked. The series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is, promises a vibrant atmosphere and a world-class contest between the two cricketing nations.

Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill among others to undergo pre-season fitnes tests at COE

India's Test skipper Shubman Gill has reached BCCI Centre of Excellence for fitness checks ahead of Asia Cup 2025. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammad Siraj and Shardul Thakur too are set to arrive at CoE for the mandatory pre-season assessment.

Indian fan zones sold out 50 days ahead of series, says Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia has announced that the dedicated Indian fan zones at all eight venues for the upcoming white-ball series against India have been sold out.

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

The Delhi Premier League Eliminator witnessed a heated clash between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz, highlighted by a near-brawl between Nitish Rana and Digvesh 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.

Kieron Pollard creates history, joins Chris Gayle as only second player to...

Kieron Pollard etched his name further into T20 history, becoming only the second player to surpass 14,000 runs. The West Indies legend reached the milestone playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL 2025. Pollard's achievement underscores his enduring impact on the format, adding to his legacy as a dominant force in T20 cricket worldwide.

Duleep Trophy: 'Not bad for a No.11' - Arshdeep Singh flexes after power-hitting ahead of Asia Cup

Arshdeep Singh showcased his all-round abilities in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, smashing two sixes in a cameo and later impressing with the ball. Aquib Nabi's hat-trick helped North Zone dominate East Zone, securing a substantial first-innings lead. Arshdeep's performance, after recovering from a thumb injury, will boost India's confidence ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana handed massive fines for fight, using obscene language in DPL 2025

The Delhi Premier League (DPL) penalized several players after a fiery Eliminator match between South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions. Nitish Rana, despite his match-winning century, was fined. Digvesh Rathi and Krish Yadav received hefty penalties for violating the Code of Conduct. Aman Bharti and Sumit Mathur were also fined for inappropriate behavior.

Team Liquid punch ticket to VCT EMEA Stage 2 grand final with win over BBL

Team Liquid edged past BBL Esports in a thrilling VCT EMEA Stage 2 playoff clash, booking their spot in the grand final. The result also confirmed Team Heretics' qualification for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, while setting up a high-stakes lower bracket final tomorrow.

Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana fined for verbal spat in Delhi Premier League

Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana were fined heavily for their heated on-field clash during the DPL 2025 Eliminator. The duo were at loggerheads during the second innings of the match and had to be separated by umpires.

Brazil's best face off in VCT Game Changers final stage for Seoul spot

The Brazilian VCT Game Changers final stage begins in São Paulo, featuring the nation's top women's and marginalized-gender teams. The tournament's new qualification system adds pressure as only the champion qualifies directly for the 2025 Seoul Championship.

Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick powers India past China 4-3 in Asia Cup opener

India overcame a resilient China 4-3 in their Asia Cup opener, despite disallowed goals and a missed penalty stroke. Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick and Jugraj Singh's goal secured the win, though coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the team's performance was not up to par. India now prepares to face Japan, while China will play Kazakhstan.

RCB announce Rs 25 lakh each for families who lost members in Bengaluru stampede: 'Promise of compassion, unity and care'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has launched 'RCB CARES' to support families of the eleven victims of the June 4th tragedy that occurred after their IPL victory parade. Each family will receive Rs 25 lakh as initial support. The franchise aims for long-term community support and fan engagement through this initiative.

Pat Cummins set to miss New Zealand T20Is amid fitness concerns ahead of Ashes

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is reportedly set to miss the upcoming T20I tour of New Zealand, with Cricket Australia prioritising his fitness ahead of the home Ashes series.

RCB announce Rs 25 lakh financial aid for families of Bengaluru stampede victims

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced that it would provide Rs 25 lakh in financial assistance to each of the families of the 11 fans who died in the stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 4 June 2025.

Djokovic jokes about injury after reaching US Open 4th round: Can't let rivals know

Novak Djokovic overcame a lower back injury to reach the US Open round 4. His victory makes him the oldest man to reach the last 16 since 1991.

DDCA looking to save 40-50% revenue from Delhi Premier League: Rohan Jaitley

The Delhi Premier League T20, now in its second season with eight teams, is generating significant revenue for the DDCA. The association plans to allocate 40-50% of the league's revenue to cricket development, potentially underwriting annual domestic season expenses.

Sindhu's World Championships Hopes Dashed; Mixed Doubles Pair Also Exit in Paris

P.V. Sindhu's quest for a record sixth World Championships medal ended in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite a strong fightback, Sindhu couldn't overcome her younger rival. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out in the quarterfinals.

FIDE strips Grandmaster title of player for cheating, banned for three years

Grandmaster Kirill Shevchenko has been handed a three-year ban from FIDE-rated events and lost his Grandmaster title after confessing to hiding a phone during the Spanish Team Championship in October 2024. Tournament officials discovered the phone, prompting an investigation after concerns were raised about Shevchenko's absences.