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Akash Deep is 'lambi race ka ghoda': Ex-Bengal keeper who saw pacer's bowling from close quarters

Niharika Raina | July 8, 2025 1:02 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With 80 overs of play possible after rain delayed the start of day five’s play at Edgbaston by an hour and 40 minutes, anticipation about the end result was at its high amongst fans. Despite England’s win being far-fetched, the hosts still held onto a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak situation – an unlikely draw.

Tim David has 'no plans' to ODI return despite Maxwell, Stoinis retirements

IANS | July 8, 2025 12:51 PM

Perth, July 8 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Tim David has ruled out the possibility of making his return to the ODI format after the shock retirements of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis from the 50-over cricket.

DPL Season 2: South Delhi Superstarz will play fearless cricket, says Ayush Badoni

IANS | July 7, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Among the most strategic and balanced outfits to emerge from the bidding frenzy in the Delhi Premier League Season 2 auction was the South Delhi Superstarz, who assembled a title-worthy squad ahead of the highly anticipated second season by retaining their superstar captain, Ayush Badoni.

PCB draws flak for ousting former champions Karachi from domestic tournament

IANS | July 7, 2025 11:16 PM

Lahore, July 7 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board has come under fire for denying the country's top teams a direct entry into Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, their premier first-class tournament.

Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic storms into QFs after slow start against De Minaur

IANS | July 7, 2025 10:51 PM

London, July 7 (IANS) Former Champion Novak Djokovic recovered from a shaky start to defeat Australia’s Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday and book his place in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2025 for a remarkable 16th time. The seven-time champion was far from his best in the early exchanges but showed trademark resilience and composure to claw back control and edge closer to a record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club.

Brian Lara’s record is special, he deserves it: Mulder explains surprise declaration on 367*

IANS | July 7, 2025 10:39 PM

Bulaway, July 7 (IANS) Wiaan Mulder revealed the reason behind declaring 33 runs short of the record of the highest individual score in an innings in the second Test of the two-game series against Zimbabwe being played at the Queen’s Sports Club here on Monday.

Mulder’s monumental 367 lights up day as South Africa tightens grip over Zimbabwe

IANS | July 7, 2025 10:20 PM

Bulawayo, July 7 (IANS) Wiaan Mulder produced an innings for the ages on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, smashing a career-best 367 not out before making the bold decision to declare during the lunch break with South Africa at 626 for 5 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has announced the decision to hang up his football boots at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and Hadjuk Split back in Croatia, he called curtains to his playing days, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona.

World Boxing extends Ajay Singh-led BFI Interim Committee’s term till August 31

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:34 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Acknowledging the structured effort undertaken by the Interim Committee to restore transparency and stability in the functioning of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), World Boxing has extended the term of the Committee headed by Ajay Singh till August 31, 2025.

Wimbledon 2025: Bencic reaches first QF with straight sets win over Alexandrova

IANS | July 7, 2025 8:44 PM

London, July 7 (IANS) Belinda Bencic defeated No. 18 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach her first-ever Wimbledon quarterfinal, and her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since becoming a mother, in 1 hour and 57 minutes here on Monday.

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Akash Deep is 'lambi race ka ghoda': Ex-Bengal keeper who saw pacer's bowling from close quarters

Tim David has 'no plans' to ODI return despite Maxwell, Stoinis retirements

DPL Season 2: South Delhi Superstarz will play fearless cricket, says Ayush Badoni

PCB draws flak for ousting former champions Karachi from domestic tournament

Wimbledon 2025: Djokovic storms into QFs after slow start against De Minaur

Brian Lara’s record is special, he deserves it: Mulder explains surprise declaration on 367*

Mulder’s monumental 367 lights up day as South Africa tightens grip over Zimbabwe

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic announces retirement

World Boxing extends Ajay Singh-led BFI Interim Committee’s term till August 31

Wimbledon 2025: Bencic reaches first QF with straight sets win over Alexandrova

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