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Asia Cup 2025: Who from the ‘Class of 2023’ still remain in the mix as India’s squad announcement nears | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: With the Indian selectors expected to unveil the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, speculation is mounting over who will make the cut for the continental T20I event. India, placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, will feature in the tournament scheduled […]

Alyssa Healy, Australia brace for tough spin challenge in Women’s World Cup

Alyssa Healy acknowledged that Australia will face a tough challenge in spin-friendly conditions at the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup. As the most successful team in the tournament’s history, Australia are aiming for their eighth title, starting their campaign on Wednesday, October 1, against New Zealand at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. To prepare for […]

Swarga and Aviothic impress – The Hindu

Swarga and Aviothic impressed when the horses were exercised here on Sunday morning (Aug. 17). Inner sand: 600m: Western Girl (B. Mal) 42.5. Unextended. Bold Show (N. Darshan) 46. Handy. Aurora Borealis (Farid Ansari) 47.5. Easy. Majestic Monarch (rb) 45.5. Fit. Star Power (A.S. Peter), Black Diamond (B. Mal) 43.5. They finished together. Arctic Sun […]

Markram just a few games away from genius, says Proteas coach Shukri Conrad

Cairns [Australia], August 17 (ANI): South Africa coach Shukri Conrad expressed confidence in skipper Aiden Markram and felt he is on the verge of reaching a “state of genius,” suggesting that Markram is close to achieving exceptional performance levels with just a few more games. Markram, who has gone 31 innings without a T20I half-century, […]

Ex-India cricketer makes bold claim: ‘Rohit Sharma can play till 45’ | Cricket News

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 02: Former India captain Rohit Sharma (r) looks on during day three of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has made a bold statement on Rohit Sharma’s future, […]

Jasprit Bumrah confirms availability for India’s Asia Cup squad: Report

India have received a significant boost ahead of the Asia Cup with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah reportedly making himself available for selection for the continental tournament. According to a report in The Indian Express, the 31-year-old fast bowler has informed the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel that he is fully fit and eager to feature in […]

Cincinnati Open ATP: Carlos Alcaraz to face defending champion Jannik Sinner in final

World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday (August 16, 2025). Defending champion Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked qualifier Terence Atmane 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 while […]

Brewers find a way, beat Reds in 11 for franchise-record 14th straight win

Pinch hitter Andruw Monasterio hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the top of the 11th inning on Saturday to propel Milwaukee to a 6-5 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds as the Brewers set a franchise record with their 14th straight win. The Brewers broke a 38-year record established by the 1987 team, which […]

Top seed Tanya Hemanth lifts Saipan International badminton crown

Top seeded Indian Tanya Hemanth capped off a strong run at the Saipan International 2025 with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kanae Sakai in the women’s singles final on Saturday (August 16, 2025). The 21-year-old, ranked 86th in the world, defeated the unseeded Sakai 15-10, 15-8 at the Oleai Sports Complex in Northern Mariana Islands […]

Dewald Brevis breaks Virat Kohli’s major record after breathtaking 50 vs Australia

South Africa’s young batting sensation Dewald Brevis has broken Virat Kohli’s record after his quickfire half-century against Australia in the third T20I in Cairns. Fresh from a 41-ball century in the second T20I, Brevis continued his rich form as he slammed a 22-ball fifty. The 22-year-old played a sensational innings of 53 (26) as he […]