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Asia Cup: After Andy Pycroft, Sri Lankan TV umpire new target of Pakistan ire

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Asia Cup: After Andy Pycroft, Sri Lankan TV umpire new target of Pakistan ire

Pakistan play Sri Lanka in a must-win match for both sides in Abu Dhabi. By questioning the competence of a Sri Lankan official, are Pakistan already making excuses for a potential early exit?

Asia Cup 2025: Shivam Dube – India’s surprise pace ace against Pakistan

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Asia Cup 2025: Shivam Dube – India’s surprise pace ace against Pakistan

On a night when India’s new-ball bowlers – Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah – got a real caning, Shivam Dube was the pick of the pacers.

From football to athletics and LA Olympics — Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk mulls career change

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From football to athletics and LA Olympics — Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk mulls career change

Mykhailo Mudryk reportedly is training with the Ukraine national sprint team under the tutelage of former Olympians.

Najam Sethi on Pakistan Asia Cup boycott meeting: 'Wasn’t planning to help Mohsin Naqvi, went to help PCB'

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Najam Sethi on Pakistan Asia Cup boycott meeting: 'Wasn’t planning to help Mohsin Naqvi, went to help PCB'

Over the last few days, the Asia Cup has witnessed a lot of off-the-field drama, with Pakistan taking centrestage.

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem clash fizzles out; Sachin Yadav records personal best

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Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem clash fizzles out; Sachin Yadav records personal best

India’s best performer was Sachin Yadav, who threw a personal best of 86.27m in the first round to finish fourth.

Neeraj Chopra at World Championships: How did Arshad Nadeem and his other big rivals fare in javelin qualifiers

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Neeraj Chopra at World Championships: How did Arshad Nadeem and his other big rivals fare in javelin qualifiers

Neeraj Chopra is the defending champion, having won in Budapest (2023).

Tuk-tuk vs Formula 1: India vs Pakistan rivalry only in name

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Tuk-tuk vs Formula 1: India vs Pakistan rivalry only in name

This is now a rivalry only in name, with India barely breaking sweat as they cantered to a seven-wicket win on Sunday night.

Why IPL has become more interesting than India-Pakistan no-contests

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Why IPL has become more interesting than India-Pakistan no-contests

Purely from a cricketing point of view, the time has come to move on from the India-Pakistan rivalry. Pakistan’s famed sides of the 1980s and 1990s have long been a thing of the past. They are now cricketing minnows.

Sex scandal threatens to rock English cricket: ‘Well-known’ figure being investigated

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Sex scandal threatens to rock English cricket: ‘Well-known’ figure being investigated

The recent developments do not show the ECB in a good light and the English cricket hierarchy would hope that the preparations for the Ashes aren't affected.

Shubman Gill thanks journo’s jibe and Peaky Blinders for India’s great Edgbaston heist

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Shubman Gill thanks journo’s jibe and Peaky Blinders for India’s great Edgbaston heist

For Shubman Gill, captaining the Test team for the first time, it was a series to remember, with 754 runs and four centuries.

Suryakumar Yadav becomes India’s most successful T20I captain in terms of win percentage, but it's not the whole story

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Suryakumar Yadav becomes India’s most successful T20I captain in terms of win percentage, but it's not the whole story

So far, Suryakumar Yadav has led India in 23 matches, winning 19 of them.

Contenders look too brittle to stop an Indian charge to glory at the Asia Cup

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Contenders look too brittle to stop an Indian charge to glory at the Asia Cup

An Indian side that can afford to leave out the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal should coast to the title.

WATCH: D Gukesh, a global star, gets mobbed by young fans in Samarkand

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WATCH: D Gukesh, a global star, gets mobbed by young fans in Samarkand

Sport is soft power and the boy from Chennai is a symbol of a rising India.

37 years after ‘daylight robbery’, American boxer gets Olympic gold

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37 years after ‘daylight robbery’, American boxer gets Olympic gold

More than three decades down the line, the course correction has happened. And it was Si-hun who took the initiative to put things right. Jones Jr revealed it via a post on social media.

Exclusive | MS Dhoni is likely to play the IPL for one more season

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Exclusive | MS Dhoni is likely to play the IPL for one more season

MS Dhoni has a mind of his own, and nothing is certain until the confirmation is coming from him.

Bruno Fernandes, a square peg in a round hole, continues to hurt Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes, a square peg in a round hole, continues to hurt Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes penalty against Fulham was wild, probably landing in the Thames.

Premier League: Why Thomas Frank is the right manager for Tottenham Hotspur

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Premier League: Why Thomas Frank is the right manager for Tottenham Hotspur

What Spurs fans observed was a clear shift from Ange Postecoglou’s gung-ho style to a more strategic approach. Frank never allowed City to settle into a rhythm in a recent game.

Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma – who will India go with behind the stumps at the Asia Cup?

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Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma – who will India go with behind the stumps at the Asia Cup?

With a home World Cup just months away, the Asia Cup could be the start of a shootout to see who gets the second wicketkeeper’s spot in that squad.

What is rugby-style Bronco Test for Team India and how it will complement Yo-Yo Test?

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What is rugby-style Bronco Test for Team India and how it will complement Yo-Yo Test?

The Yo-Yo Test, introduced at the behest of Virat Kohli when he was the captain, is a little different.

What was Gautam Gambhir's role in Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for Asia Cup

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What was Gautam Gambhir's role in Shubman Gill’s appointment as vice-captain for Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav is 34 years old and might be heading towards the autumn of his career. Shubman Gill is the man for the future.

Asia Cup: No vacancy for Shreyas Iyer, omission defies logic

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Asia Cup: No vacancy for Shreyas Iyer, omission defies logic

According to a source in the know, Shreyas Iyer wasn't even considered for the Asia Cup.

From Wirtz and Willian to Cherki and Sesko – 10 Premier League signings to watch for

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From Wirtz and Willian to Cherki and Sesko – 10 Premier League signings to watch for

10 Premier League signings to watch for this season.

Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: Batting looks frightening but is there adequate pace back-up?

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Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: Batting looks frightening but is there adequate pace back-up?

Asia Cup 2025, India squad SWOT analysis: The big headline was the return of Shubman Gill, while the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer missed out.

India's Men’s Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup selections delayed; here's why

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India's Men’s Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup selections delayed; here's why

Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, and Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, were scheduled to address the media at 1:30pm at BCCI headquarters.

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