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  Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky breaks Somerset's 136-year-old record with blistering show

  August 12, 2026 7:25 IST

  Rocky Flintoff smashed his maiden Lancashire century, hitting 123 off 76 balls against Somerset in the One-Day Cup. At 18 years and 126 days, he became Lancashire’s youngest first-team centurion, breaking Archie MacLaren’s 136-year-old record.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo marries Argentina's Georgina Rodriguez - Everything you need to know

  August 12, 2026 8:45 IST

  Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. The couple, together since 2016, exchanged vows with their five children present, as Ronaldo prepares for another season with Saudi club Al Nassr.

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  Why did Joburg Super Kings release Faf du Plessis ahead of SA20 2027? Ex-Proteas all-rounder opines

  August 11, 2026 23:59 IST

  Faf du Plessis was a long-time captain with the Joburg Super Kings; however, the franchise released him at the retention and pre-auction signings date. Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris opined on what could have been the reason behind his removal.

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  India tour of Bangladesh in limbo after ACB confirms dates for T20I series in Delhi after BCCI's nod

  August 11, 2026 23:50 IST

  India's tour of Bangladesh looks unlikely now as the Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the dates for a three-match T20I series against India in Delhi. The series comes close on the heels of the proposed Bangladesh white-ball series.

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  Co-owners Jonty Rhodes, John Abraham unveil Rotterdam Dockers jersey ahead of maiden ETPL

  August 11, 2026 22:31 IST

  The European T20 Premier League will pit teams from across Europe in a new franchise tournament from August 26 onwards. Meanwhile, co-owners of Rotterdam Dockers - Jonty Rhodes and John Abraham - have unveiled the jersey of their team ahead of the upcoming season.

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  What will happen to WTC 2025-27 points table if India win Sri Lanka Test series 2-0?

  August 11, 2026 20:55 IST

  India won the three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka and head into the Test series with several positive signs. The Shubman Gill-led team is in choppy waters in the World Test Championship points table and need to revive the campaign for a push to the final.

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  After Nations Cup success, India women's hockey team captain eyes World Cup gold

  August 11, 2026 20:09 IST

  The Indian women's hockey team has been placed in Pool D in the World Cup 2026 along with China, England and South Africa. Women's team captain Salima Tete eyes World Cup glory in the global showpiece in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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  Lionel Messi takes indefinite break from football after father's death, no return date set

  August 11, 2026 18:48 IST

  Lionel Messi has decided to spend time with his family during this time of grief following his father's death. Messi has reportedly taken a break from football due to the tragedy.

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  South Africa name Fortuin as captain for Namibia white-ball tour, Duan Jansen gets maiden call up

  August 11, 2026 18:47 IST

  Bjorn Fortuin will lead the second-string South African side on their white-ball tour of Namibia, as the Proteas have rested several of their key players, including regular captains Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma. Only three players from their full-strength squad are part of the tour.

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  Moises Henriques named Portugal captain for T20 World Cup Europe qualifiers

  August 11, 2026 16:40 IST

  Moises Henriques has been named Portugal captain for the T20 World Cup Europe qualifiers. The former Australia all-rounder will lead Portugal against Israel, Germany, Greece and Czechia, aiming to help the side reach the 2028 T20 World Cup pathway.

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  Klaasen, Miller, Allen head to ILT20, Stoinis returns as teams announce pre-auction signings

  August 11, 2026 17:20 IST

  David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen will be seen playing for the same side - Gulf Giants - as they are set to make their ILT20 debuts. Marcus Stoinis returns to the league after three years as the franchises confirmed the pre-auction signings.

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  Tiger Shroff pulls out of Durand Cup 2026, reveals reason | WATCH

  August 11, 2026 15:52 IST

  Tiger Shroff has pulled out of Mumbay FC’s Durand Cup 2026 clash against Nongkseh SS&CC due to a last-minute work commitment. The actor confirmed his withdrawal in a video, saying he was looking forward to playing for his team.

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  Delhi Capitals opener Abishek Porel arrested by Hooghly police over rape allegations

  August 11, 2026 15:19 IST

  Delhi Capitals opener Avishek Porel has been arrested in Hooghly after a rape case was registered at Mogra police station. The Bengal cricketer, identified as the prime accused, was arrested from Emami City after a Calcutta High Court order.

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  Vidarsa Vinod shares journey from nearly quitting shooting to making India's Asian Games squad

  August 11, 2026 13:55 IST

  Vidarsa Vinod has earned a place in India’s Asian Games squad after overcoming financial struggles, self-doubt and the challenges of training away from home. The 27-year-old shooter will compete in the 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions events.

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  Can Cameron Green and Beau Webster coexist in Australia's playing XI vs Bangladesh? Latter answers

  August 11, 2026 13:19 IST

  Beau Webster believes he and Cameron Green can feature together in Australia’s XI against Bangladesh, saying their all-round abilities would give Pat Cummins more options. Webster also backed his case with 452 Test runs and 11 wickets in eight matches.

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  E-Cricket can have Olympics future amid IOC's e-sports interest, says Rajan Navani at GEPL Season 3

  August 11, 2026 12:34 IST

  Rajan Navani believes e-cricket could eventually target the Olympics, but says the game must first expand beyond the subcontinent. He revealed plans to build international teams and Olympic-level athletes while partnering with Krafton to grow Real Cricket globally.

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  West Indies, two-time ODI world champions, set to play third consecutive qualifiers

  August 11, 2026 10:37 IST

  West Indies will have to play the ODI World Cup 2027 Qualifier after failing to secure automatic qualification. The two-time champions are ranked 10th and cannot break into the top eight before the September 30 cut-off.

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  T Dilip reflects on Virat Kohli's influence on Indian team in terms of setting fielding standards

  August 11, 2026 9:23 IST

  T Dilip has praised Virat Kohli’s intensity and fielding standards, saying the former captain’s approach in training and matches remains similar. He believes Kohli’s energy pushes teammates to stretch their limits and raises the team’s overall fielding standards.

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  Ajinkya Rahane reveals chat with Sachin Tendulkar after his sudden retirement announcement

  August 11, 2026 8:45 IST

  Ajinkya Rahane has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar was the first to call after his retirement, saying he expected him to continue. Rahane also received messages from Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Cheteshwar Pujara. He will next represent Amsterdam in ETPL.

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  Afghanistan earn direct entry into ODI World Cup 2027 after hard-fought win over Ireland

  August 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  Afghanistan secured their place in the ODI World Cup 2027 with a three-wicket win over Ireland in the third ODI in Belfast. Rashid Khan's unbeaten 37 took the Afghans over the victory line in the 207-run chase.

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  Sourav Ganguly and his wife receive death threats, complaint filed; police begin investigation

  August 10, 2026 23:11 IST

  Sourav Ganguly is currently serving as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ganguly and his wife have received death threats, and a complaint has been lodged in the matter.

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  Mitchell Starc set to surpass Kapil Dev, Dale Steyn in big record list as Australia host Bangladesh

  August 10, 2026 21:48 IST

  Mitchell Starc has long been the backbone of the Australian fast-bowling attack and forms a famous trioka with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Starc is now set to surpass three icons as Australia gear up to face Bangladesh.

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  Scotland, Netherlands hit out at ICC over World Cup format change, say they are deeply disappointed

  August 10, 2026 20:51 IST

  The ICC has tweaked the ODI World Cup 2027 format, bringing in a new Super Series that will see the bottom three qualified teams playing a two-match round-robin leg. The Associate Nations have hit at the ICC over the rule changes, calling it a setback for them.

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  How Jay Shah played crucial role in developing BCCI's CoE from 40 acres barren land in two years

  August 10, 2026 19:35 IST

  BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and VVS Laxman revealed how Jay Shah played a crucial role in developing the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in two years from a 40-acre idle plot of land. The CoE now stands as a world-class state-of-the-art facility.

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  Jemimah Rodrigues puts maiden Champions Trophy in her sight, eyes more success after World Cup win

  August 10, 2026 17:54 IST

  Jemimah Rodrigues looks forward to the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy as India aim to add another ICC title to their name. The upcoming ICC tournament will be played in Sri Lanka in February 2027.

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  T20 Mumbai League set to expand as MCA invites bid for ninth team; check which region will have side

  August 10, 2026 17:08 IST

  MSC Maratha Royals are the most successful team in the T20 Mumbai League, having won two titles in four seasons. The Mumbai-based franchise league is now set to expand with a new team coming soon to the competition.

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  Which IPL franchises are interested in Hardik Pandya trade deal as talks hog limelight?

  August 10, 2026 16:09 IST

  Hardik Pandya's performances have swung in the last three seasons, and he has guided the Mumbai Indians to only one playoff since 2024. A Hardik trade deal has been speculated in recent times, with a few IPL franchises reportedly being interested in the all-rounder.

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  Jose Mourinho reflects on almost joining Manchester United after Sir Alex's departure in 2013

  August 10, 2026 14:31 IST

  Legendary Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho recently came forward and talked about almost joining Manchester United after the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson from the club after the 2012-13 season, and how that deal broke down.