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Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate despite thrilling win over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka narrowly defeated Zimbabwe in the first ODI despite a slow over-rate, resulting in a match fee penalty. Dilshan Madushanka's final-over hat-trick secured the seven-run victory after strong batting performances from both sides, including half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis for Sri Lanka. Sikandar Raza's impressive 92 wasn't enough to get Zimbabwe over the line.

PM Narendra Modi's touching tribute to retired Cheteshwar Pujara: 'Team's fate was in safe hands'

Cheteshwar Pujara, after retiring from all cricket forms, received a heartfelt appreciation letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Modi lauded Pujara's resilience, temperament, and pivotal role in Test cricket, especially his remarkable performances in challenging overseas conditions.

Should Jasprit Bumrah skip IPL ahead of five-match Test series? Bharat Arun gives his take

Bharat Arun suggests Jasprit Bumrah should prioritize Test series over the Indian Premier League. Arun feels Bumrah should be adequately compensated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He cites Cricket Australia's policy of resting key bowlers for important series. Arun praises Mohammed Siraj's consistent high energy and intensity.

Tamim Iqbal to contest BCB presidential elections? Bangladesh batter opens up

Former Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal has confirmed he is contesting the upcoming BCB elections. Tamim retired from international cricket back in January and also led Fortune Barishal to victory in the BPL 2025.

Phil Salt, Harshit Rana, Navdeep Saini back Nitish Rana in on-field clash with Digvesh Rathi: ‘Swaad aa gaya raat’

Nitish Rana faced a fine for his aggressive behavior towards Digvesh Rathi during a Delhi Premier League match, stemming from a disagreement over a delivery. Despite scoring a century and leading West Delhi to Qualifier 2, Rana's actions led to a penalty.

Duleep Trophy: Ayush Badoni slams double century; Injury concerns for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar

Ayush Badoni's unbeaten double century propelled North Zone into the Duleep Trophy semifinals, securing a first-innings lead against East Zone after their drawn quarterfinal match. Ankit Kumar missed his double century by two runs, contributing to a strong batting performance. Concerns arose for Mohammed Shami and Mukesh, who faced injury issues during the match.

'Woh phone uthaye hain na?': Ex-cricketer's dig at MS Dhoni amid Team India mentorship role talks

Reports suggest the BCCI has approached MS Dhoni to mentor the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Manoj Tiwary humorously commented on Dhoni's elusiveness, questioning his availability. Tiwary also highlighted the potential benefits of Dhoni's experience and the intriguing prospect of him working alongside Gautam Gambhir, while emphasizing that Dhoni's acceptance of the role remains uncertain.

No. 1 Jannik Sinner drops rare set in 3rd-round US Open win

No. 1 Jannik Sinner dropped a set in the US Open for the first time since last year's quarterfinals but emerged to beat No. 27 Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday to take his title defense to the fourth round.

Fulham, Burnley managers share fury with VAR amid controversy

Burnley manager Scott Parker and his Fulham counterpart Marco Silva both expressed their dismay with VAR after crucial decisions against their teams.

Yoane Wissa criticises Brentford, urges club to let him leave

Yoane Wissa has urged Brentford to "keep their word" and allow him to leave before Monday's transfer deadline.

Vinícius Jr. scores, earns Alonso praise in return to lineup

Xabi Alonso praised Vinícius Júnior's performance after the Real Madrid star celebrated his return to the team by scoring in a 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Rishabh Pant signals eagerness for injury comeback in new Instagram post

Recovering from a toe fracture suffered during the England Test series, Rishabh Pant has hinted at his eagerness to return to action, sharing a heartfelt social media post that has excited Indian cricket fans awaiting his comeback.

Alex Hales scripts history, joins Chris Gayle in exclusive company

Alex Hales achieved a significant milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the third batter to surpass 14,000 runs while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders. His impressive 74 against Guyana Amazon Warriors contributed to TKR's six-wicket victory. Hales joins Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard in the elite club of T20 run-scorers, solidifying his position as a dominant force in the format.

'How many more days in this?': Rishabh Pant's injury update goes viral

Rishabh Pant is determined to get back on the cricket field after fracturing his toe during the Test match against England. Pant shared a photo of his bandaged foot on Instagram, expressing his eagerness to recover.

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

Catch all the LIVE updates from Asia Cup match between India and Japan.

Rinku Singh warms up for Asia Cup with ruthless show in UPT20 League

India batter Rinku Singh is preparing himself for the Asia Cup 2025 with marvellous knocks in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. The southpaw scored 78 (48), captaining Meerut Mavericks to help his team chase down 136 in 15.4 overs.

BCCI promises live telecast of Duleep Trophy final amid fans backlash

Facing social media backlash for the lack of live coverage of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, the BCCI has announced that the final will be telecast live from September 11-15. Despite an agreement for 100 days of live domestic cricket, fans expressed frustration over missing the quarterfinal action, which featured performances from several India players and the return of Mohammed Shami.

Transfer rumors, news: Dovbyk to Newcastle as Isak joins Liverpool?

Will Artem Dovbyk's move to Newcastle open the door for Liverpool to sign Alexander Isak? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Watch: Babar Azam takes on Shoaib Akhtar, hits Rawalpindi Express for successive fours

Pakistan batter Babar Azam took on Shoaib Akhtar in an exhibition match between Peshawar Zalmi and Legends XI and smashed him for multiple boundaries.

US Open, Day 8, Order of Play: Djokovic, Alcaraz hunt quarter-final berth

Some big names fell in the US Open on Saturday night in the US Open. As the competition reaches 4th round, the top stars will be wary of not taking things lightly at Flushing Meadows.