New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have denied claims made by veteran off-spin bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on the signing fee of South Africa batter Dewald Brevis as a replacement player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, saying that the franchise acted as per the IPL player regulations.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The United States of America (USA) have become the 16th and final team to qualify for the 2026 ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Bega (Australia), Aug 16 (IANS) Teenage Indian squash player Anahat Singh reached the final of the NSW Bega Open 2025 after a hard-fought win over Egypt’s Nour Khafagy in the semifinal on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed sadness over the demise of legendary Australia cricketer Bob Simpson and described him as ‘a gentleman to the core’. Ganguly added that his memories of being with Simpson during the 1999 World Cup and county stint with Lancashire will remain in his heart and memories.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Yashasvi Jaiswal has a slight edge over Shubman Gill in the race for a place in India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, citing the left-handed batter’s game being suited more towards T20 game.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A 59-member Indian contingent has arrived in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China to participate in the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala – U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament.
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Former Australia captain Steve Waugh hailed the influence of Bob Simpson, who passed away on Saturday, by saying the legendary player and coach not only made him a better player, but also laid the foundation for making the side as a dominant force in the cricketing world.
Cincinnati, Aug 16 (IANS) Elena Rybakina stormed into her first Cincinnati Open semi-final on Friday with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, while five-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second-set lapse to defeat Andrey Rublev to reach the last four.
Liverpool, Aug 16 (IANS) Liverpool manager Arne Slot said that there is no room for racism in football and the abuse faced by Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo at Anfield was "unacceptable".
Sydney, Aug 16 (IANS) Bob Simpson, the former Australian captain and coach, passed away in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89.
