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Asia Cup 2025: India likely to play without jersey sponsor in continental tournament, say sources

Asia Cup 2025: India likely to play without jersey sponsor in continental tournament, say sources

Unseen video of Harbhajan Singh slapping Sreesanth out; Lalit Modi's clip goes viral

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has released the long-hidden clip of Harbhajan Singh slapping Sreesanth during an IPL match in 2008. The footage has gone viral ever since it played on Michael Clarke's podcast.

Mohammed Shami reveals whether he regrets marrying estranged wife Hasin Jahan

Mohammed Shami addresses his past controversies with Hasin Jahan, emphasizing his focus on cricket amidst marital turbulence experienced by other Indian cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal. He is currently playing in the Duleep Trophy, representing East Zone, after a modest performance in the recent IPL season and missing key international series.

US Open Day 5 recap: Biles inspires tearful Gauff; Townsend-Ostapenko debate rages on

Coco Gauff overcame immense pressure and serve struggles, drawing inspiration from Simone Biles to win her second-round match on Day 5 at the US Open. Thursday's action also saw reactions unfold on the heated exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko a day prior. Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner advanced easily, while Iga Swiatek fought hard for her victory. In doubles, Venus Williams, partnering with Leylah Fernandez, secured a notable doubles win.

'Deserved better send-offs': Ex-India captain criticises BCCI after Kohli, Rohit, Pujara retirements

Following the retirements of Kohli, Sharma and Pujara, Indian cricket enters a new era with Shubman Gill leading a young squad. Krishnamachari Srikkanth has voiced his concerns about the BCCI's handling of these retirements, citing a communication gap and the lack of fitting farewells for such accomplished players.

'Already registered': R Ashwin makes big revelation about future; says he wants to live life on his terms

Ravichandran Ashwin, after retiring from the IPL with 187 wickets, has announced his intention to play in overseas franchise leagues. He has already registered for one league, seeking to enjoy cricket without pressure and recapture the joy of street cricket on the global stage.

India vs China LIVE at Men's Hockey Asia Cup: scores, updates, commentary, news

Catch all the LIVE updates from India vs China in the Men's Asia Cup match.

Sindhu reveals mantra for World Championships after stunning win: Not much to prove

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu revealed her mantra for the World Badminton Championships after stunning world number two Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Riot Games launches Leagues Disrupt Festival with NLC 2025 finals in Stockholm

Riot Games is launching Leagues Disrupt, a new esports and gaming festival in Stockholm. The event will feature the NLC 2025 finals and a wide range of entertainment, boosting esports culture in the Nordics.

Duleep Trophy: Shami fails to impress on first class return, leaks 100 runs in 23 overs

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami had a forgettable return to red-ball cricket as he leaked 100 runs in 23 overs, playing for East Zone vs North Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final.

'Worst thing you can say to a Black player': Naomi Osaka on Jelena Ostapenko-Taylor Townsend clash

A US Open face-off between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko ignited controversy after Ostapenko's unsportsmanlike remarks. Naomi Osaka weighed in, highlighting the racial insensitivity of such comments, especially directed at a Black player in tennis. The dispute arose from a disagreement over tennis etiquette.

Watch: Pakistan captain can’t hide his reaction after journalist calls Afghanistan Asia's No. 2 team

Ahead of the Asia Cup, Pakistan's new T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, faced scrutiny after a journalist's comment about Afghanistan's T20 World Cup performance sparked a viral reaction. As Agha leads a young team, Pakistan aims to regain consistency in the upcoming tri-series against Afghanistan and UAE.

Unseen video: Harbhajan Singh nearly punched Sreesanth in IPL 2008 - WATCH

Lalit Modi's recent revelation on a podcast has brought the infamous Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth "slap-gate" incident from the inaugural IPL season in 2008 back into the spotlight. Modi claimed to possess unseen footage of the altercation, which resulted in Harbhajan's suspension and sparked significant controversy. The resurfacing of this incident reminded fans of the fiery early years of the league.

National Sports Day: Neeraj Chopra, D Gukesh and Indian football team feature in highlights of past year

New world champions, legends transcending their sport, underdogs defeating the system and more.

Noah Lyles and Julien Alfred shine with dominant wins at the Diamond League Final in Zurich

American sprinter Noah Lyles became the first track athlete to win six Diamond League Final titles by defeating Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in the 200 metres, while St Lucia's Julien Alfred put injury concerns behind her with a commanding victory in the women's 100m.

US Open: Tsitsipas' father warned for coaching from sidelines during 2nd round clash

Stefanos Tsitsipas' father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, was warned for coaching his son from the sidelines during the second round match of the US Open 2025 against Daniel Altmaier.

Velavan Senthilkumar stuns Abhay Singh to reclaim national squash title; Anahat Singh completes a treble

Velavan Senthilkumar showcased resilience, reclaiming the HCL National Squash Championships title by defeating Abhay Singh in a thrilling final. Senthilkumar's strategic gameplay secured his second national title after 2023. Anahat Singh continued her dominance, securing her third consecutive national title by defeating Akanksha Salunkhe. Singh's commanding performance highlighted her exceptional shot placement and tactical awareness.

India men’s hockey team ready for Asia Cup opener against China in Rajgir

India's hockey team prepares to face China in the Asia Cup opener in Rajgir, following intense training in Bengaluru and matches in Australia to refine tactics and improve player readiness. Despite a recent losing streak in the FIH Pro League, coach Craig Fulton expresses confidence in the team's preparations.

India vs China, Asia Cup Hockey 2025: Live streaming, telecast and match time

India's men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, begins their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against China at the Rajgir Hockey Complex. A victory in the tournament secures a spot in the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Coach Craig Fulton emphasizes the Asia Cup's importance after a disappointing Pro League season, highlighting the need to regain momentum.

'Bronco Test introduced to keep Rohit Sharma out of India’s ODI team': Ex-India cricketer’s shocking claim

Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, suggests the newly introduced Bronco Test in Indian cricket might be a strategy to exclude Rohit Sharma from the team, especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon. He questions the timing of this endurance-focused test, contrasting it with previous instances where fitness benchmarks seemingly sidelined senior players like Gambhir and Sehwag.