Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got his first captaincy role in senior first-class cricket when he took over as the stand-in captain of the East Zone side for their Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone on Sunday.
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Twenty four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will resume his quest for the elusive 25th Major as he gears up for his 20th appearance at the US Open. Djokovic, a four-time winner in New York, will face Argentina's Mariano Navone in the first round as he remains among the headline starters on Day 1 in Flushing Meadows.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Caribbean Premier League franchise Trinbago Knight Riders have retired iconic all-rounder Dwayne Bravo's No.47 jersey "in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the team, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and cricket in Trinidad & Tobago".
Kanpur, Aug 30 (IANS) Impact Player Sameer Rizvi delivered a masterclass in power-hitting, smashing an unbeaten 91 off just 39 balls to guide the Kanpur Superstars to a dominant eight-wicket win over the Noida Kings in Match 25 of the UP T20 League 2026. Played in front of an electric home crowd at the historic Green Park Stadium, a venue that has hosted 40 international matches, the victory keeps Kanpur's playoff aspirations firmly alive while handing Noida their second straight defeat.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday called the government’s Fit India initiative a “movement” rather than merely an event, stressing that a fitter India would be stronger and more self-reliant.
Sydney, Aug 30 (IANS) Ethiopian athlete Addisu Gobena and Kenyan athlete Peres Jepchirchir won the 2026 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with a record 40,000 runners taking part.
Madrid, Aug 30 (IANS) Atletico Madrid underlined its attacking strength without Julian Alvarez with a 3-1 win away to Sevilla.
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Liverpool is still looking for its first win of the season after a 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest in early kick-off.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz produced a dominant all-round performance to register a 71-run victory over East Delhi Riders in the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Mohali, Aug 29 (IANS) IPL franchise Punjab Kings has extended its support to the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, backing the tournament as it looks to provide a strong platform for emerging cricketers from across Punjab to showcase their talent and take their first steps towards the professional game.
