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Matt Henry stars as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Bulawayo

IANS | August 1, 2025 8:23 PM

Bulawayo, Aug 1 (IANS) New Zealand stamped their authority over Zimbabwe with a dominant performance in the first Test of the two-match series at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, wrapping up the match in just two-and-a-half days to secure a comprehensive nine-wicket win. The BlackCaps now lead 1-0 in the series, which is not part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.

U19 Asian Boxing C'ships: Suman Kumari wins on mixed opening day for India’s young boxers in Bangkok

IANS | August 1, 2025 7:51 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), Aug 1 (IANS) Suman Kumari won her bout, but three other boxers could not get the desired result despite putting up a strong fight against much stronger opponents as the Indian boxing contingent had a mixed day at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025, which kicked off here on Friday.

5th Test: India needs to stick to line and length and build pressure at both ends, says Shastri

IANS | August 1, 2025 7:00 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes India must focus on maintaining a strict line and length to build pressure from both ends if they are to bounce back in the ongoing fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at The Oval here on Friday.

National Jr Women Hockey: Goans, Gujarat, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Delhi win on day one

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:30 PM

Kakinada (AP), Aug 1 (IANS) Goans Hockey, Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Mizoram won their respective Division ‘C’ matches while Manipur Hockey, Assam Hockey, Hockey Himachal & Delhi shine in their respective Division ‘B’ matches on the opening day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship.

‘Not at the expense of domestic football’: Premier League CEO denies cutting of teams

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Premier League Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Masters has confirmed the league will not be trimming down on clubs, after reports suggested an 18-team format may be on the cards from the usual 20, despite the overly hectic schedule which has caused many players to speak out over the increasing number of fixtures in the football calendar.

Gaby Lewis to lead Ireland Women against Pakistan in T20Is

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:45 PM

Dublin, Aug 1 (IANS) Gaby Lewis will lead the 14-member Ireland Women's squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan at home in Clontarf, near Dublin.

Macau Open: Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli storm into semis; Satwik-Chirag crash out (Ld)

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:12 PM

Macau, Aug 1 (IANS) India endured mixed fortunes at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament on Friday, with top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashing out, while Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli brought cheer by advancing to the semifinals in the men’s singles category.

5th Test: Gus Atkinson bags five-wicket haul as England bowl India out for 224

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:32 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Gus Atkinson was at his fiery best at his home ground to pick his fourth five-wicket haul in Tests as England bowled India out for 224 in 69.4 overs on day two of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval on Friday.

BFI elections to be held on August 21 during AGM

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The long-awaited Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections will be held on August 21, the Interim Committee overseeing the day-today affiar of the BFI announced on Friday.

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah released from India squad ahead of day two’s play

IANS | August 1, 2025 3:39 PM

London, Aug 1 (IANS) Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad, after not being included in playing XI for the ongoing fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against England at The Oval, due to workload management, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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Matt Henry stars as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Bulawayo

U19 Asian Boxing C'ships: Suman Kumari wins on mixed opening day for India’s young boxers in Bangkok

5th Test: India needs to stick to line and length and build pressure at both ends, says Shastri

National Jr Women Hockey: Goans, Gujarat, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Delhi win on day one

‘Not at the expense of domestic football’: Premier League CEO denies cutting of teams

Gaby Lewis to lead Ireland Women against Pakistan in T20Is

Macau Open: Lakshya Sen, Tharun Mannepalli storm into semis; Satwik-Chirag crash out (Ld)

5th Test: Gus Atkinson bags five-wicket haul as England bowl India out for 224

BFI elections to be held on August 21 during AGM

5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah released from India squad ahead of day two’s play

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