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  Joe Root breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record in fifth Test against India at Oval

  August 01, 2025 20:29 IST

  Joe Root has overtaken Kumar Sangakkara to become the third-highest run-scorer against India in international cricket, with 4,290 runs. Only Ricky Ponting and Mahela Jayawardene are ahead of him on the all-time list.

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  East Zone announce squad for Duleep Trophy, Ishan Kishan to lead; Mohammed Shami called up

  August 01, 2025 19:47 IST

  East Zone have called up a 15-member squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been named as the captain, while Mohammed Shami has been called up. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is named as one of the reserve players.

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  Joe Root goes past Sachin Tendulkar, registers major milestone during ENG vs IND 5th Test

  August 01, 2025 22:45 IST

  Joe Root went past Sachin Tendulkar in a major record list during the first innings of the fifth Test against India. Root made 29 before getting dismissed by a nip backer from Mohammed Siraj. However, his short stay ensured he got past Tendulkar in a major record.

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  Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett equal Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes' historic record against India

  August 01, 2025 19:18 IST

  Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett took England off to a rollicking start in the first innings of the fifth Test match against India. The two equalled a historic record of former West Indies greats Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes during their stand at the Oval Test.

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  New Zealand make short work of Zimbabwe with a 9-wicket win in 1st Test, Henry shines with 9 wickets

  August 01, 2025 19:15 IST

  New Zealand were too strong and professional in the first Test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe, finishing the game off in just 2.5 days. Mitchell Santner, the first-time Test captain for New Zealand, made a winning start, as he did in the ODIs and T20Is (in the first completed match).

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  When Faf du Plessis brought Bavuma as proxy after a series of lost tosses against Kohli-led India

  August 01, 2025 18:23 IST

  Shubman Gill has lost all five tosses in the ongoing Test series against India while calling heads every time. It reminded everyone of a hilarious incident from six years ago when Faf du Plessis tried to change his side's fortunes after he couldn't spell toss on the 2019 tour of India.

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  Chris Woakes suffers shoulder dislocation, Ashes participation in doubt

  August 01, 2025 17:32 IST

  England all-rounder Chris Woakes dislocated his shoulder on Day 1 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval. As things stand, the 36-year-old is likely to undergo surgery, and that might put his participation in the Ashes under threat.

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  Atkinson wraps up Indian innings in half an hour on Day 2, goes past Anderson on WTC list with fifer

  August 01, 2025 17:26 IST

  Team India added just 20 runs to its overnight score of 204 before losing their remaining four wickets in the ongoing fifth Test at the Oval against England. Gus Atkinson, who made his Test return after a couple of months, registered a fifer.

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  Odisha FC suspends player contracts amid ISL uncertainty, women's team to continue

  August 01, 2025 16:56 IST

  Odisha FC has suspended all player and staff contracts from August 5, 2025, citing the ISL's indefinite postponement due to a standoff between FSDL and AIFF over the Master Rights Agreement, which is currently under Supreme Court review.

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  West Zone announce squad for Duleep Trophy, India all-rounder named new captain

  August 01, 2025 16:17 IST

  West Zone announced the squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who was fantastic in the last edition of the Ranji Trophy, has been named the new captain. The likes of Jaiswal, Shreyas, Ruturaj and Sarfaraz also made the list.

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  Jasprit Bumrah released from India's squad for fifth Test against England

  August 01, 2025 15:51 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah was not part of the Indian Playing XI for the fifth Test against England as he had already played the pre-decided number of three Tests during the series. Bumrah has now been released from the squad for the final Test in London.

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  Sean Williams creates world record, breaks 66-year-old feat in 1st Test vs New Zealand

  August 01, 2025 15:12 IST

  Zimbabwe veteran Sean Williams has been the most consistent batter for his team in Test cricket. He has so far played 23 Tests and averages almost 48 with six centuries and seven fifties. In the ongoing first Test against New Zealand, he created a world record, breaking a 66-year-old feat.

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  Pakistan to face UAE and Afghanistan in T20I tri-series ahead of Asia Cup, schedule announced

  August 01, 2025 14:55 IST

  Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE are all set to take on each other in a T20I tri-series that is set to kick off on August 29. The three sides will hope to accelerate their preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 through the series.

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  Injured Chris Woakes ruled out of remainder of the Oval Test against India

  August 01, 2025 15:07 IST

  England all-rounder Chris Woakes was in serious pain and discomfort after hurting his left shoulder on the opening day of the fifth Test against India. England had India six down on the first day of the series decider, which was marred by rain.

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  Lionel Messi to play cricket match against Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at Wankhede? Know details

  August 01, 2025 14:29 IST

  Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is set to visit India in December. If all goes to plan, the man might also end up playing a cricket matches against Indian legends - Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Here are the details

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  Khalid Jamil, first ever Indian manager in ISL, appointed head coach of India men's football team

  August 01, 2025 13:40 IST

  In a major development, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently came forward and announced the appointment of 48-year-old Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Indian men's football team.

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  ENG vs IND: Shubman Gill leaves Virat Kohli behind on the WTC runs leaderboard at Oval

  August 01, 2025 13:11 IST

  Shubman Gill scored 21 runs in the first innings at the Oval before getting run out, unfortunately. Owing to Karun Nair's half-century after nine years in Tests, India ended the day on a high, but they need to bat for as long as possible on Day 2.

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  IND vs ENG, The Oval, Day 2 Weather Report: Will IND vs ENG day 2 be affected due to rain?

  August 01, 2025 12:08 IST

  With day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 around the corner, let us have a look at the weather report and the playing conditions for the upcoming day of the clash.

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  Tottenham Hotspur secure signing of Joao Palhinha on loan from FC Bayern Munich, claims report

  August 01, 2025 11:34 IST

  According to recent reports, Tottenham Hotspur FC has secured the signing of Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha from FC Bayern Munich on a loan deal. Palhinha is reportedly headed to London for his medical with the club.

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  West Indies equal their worst record in T20Is as Pakistan win series opener

  August 01, 2025 10:11 IST

  The West Indies kicked off their white-ball series against Pakistan by taking on the Men in Green in the first T20I. With Pakistan winning the game, the West Indies lost their sixth straight game in the shortest format, equalling their worst record.

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  Cricket South Africa annual awards: Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj take top honours

  August 01, 2025 9:33 IST

  The Cricket South Africa awards were held recently, where many big names from the country won several accolades. Keshav Maharaj won the men's player of the year award, with Nonkululeko Mlaba winning the women's player of the year award.

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  Yuzvendra Chahal breaks silence on cheating rumours amid divorce with Dhanashree Verma

  August 01, 2025 9:31 IST

  Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has admitted that he had mental health issues during the divorce process with Dhanashree Verma, as there were claims of him cheating her. He also revealed that he used to cry for hours and also needed a break from cricket.

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  Jasprit Bumrah said he was going to play three games in England Test series, reveals India's coach

  August 01, 2025 8:54 IST

  The fifth and final Test between India and England at the Kennington Oval in London commenced on Thursday (July 31). Jasprit Bumrah was the focus for many as he was rested yet again, having fulfilled his quota of playing three Tests in the five-match series.

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  AB de Villiers' fielding heroics help South Africa Champions qualify for WCL 2025 final

  August 01, 2025 8:21 IST

  South Africa Champions qualified for the final of the World Championship of Legends defeating Australia Champions in the 2nd semi-final after an excellent piece of fielding by star man AB de Villiers in the latter stages of the game.

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  Chris Woakes unlikely to bowl again in fifth Test against India

  August 01, 2025 7:11 IST

  Star England all-rounder Chris Woakes is expected to miss the remainder of the ongoing fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India after he hurt his shoulder in the first innings of the game.

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  Karun Nair ends drought after 3149 days with hard-fought knock against England in fifth Test

  August 01, 2025 8:35 IST

  It was a day of starts and stops at the Oval as India finished on 204/6 in 64 overs. Things could've been worse for the visitors if not for a fighting knock from Karun Nair who might have saved his career. In the process, he ended a nine-year wait in his Test career as well.

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  'No way he should be doing that': Dharmasena faces backlash for aiding bowler in his appeal - WATCH

  August 01, 2025 9:06 IST

  Josh Tongue was the pick of the bowlers for England, taking crucial wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja. However, one of his appeals to the umpire Kumar Dharmasena met with adverse reaction on social media and from the commentators.

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  Karun Nair's maiden Test fifty saves India's day at rain-affected Oval after Tongue wags for England

  August 01, 2025 1:53 IST

  It was a shared day among India, England and rain, which ate up one full session of play as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy finally saw its first glimpse of a Test match in English conditions - green top, overcast skies and ball swinging and seaming around all day.