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Kieron Pollard Unleashes Six-Hitting Fury: Veteran Batsman Smashes 7 Sixes in 8 Balls

Kieron Pollard, at 38, showcased his explosive batting prowess in the Caribbean Premier League, reminding everyone of his destructive capabilities. After a slow start, he unleashed a brutal assault, smashing seven sixes in eight balls against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

Netherlands' Coach Pins Series Loss on Shot Selection, Not Senior Players' Absence

Netherlands were bundled out for 103 in the second T20I, after posting just 136 in the opening game

FIDE President Rebuts Nakamura's Allegations of Carlsen Favoritism in Candidates Selection

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky refuted Hikaru Nakamura's claims that the Candidates' rating qualification spot was designed for Magnus Carlsen's potential return. Sutovsky clarified that the rule has existed for years and now benefits top players like Nakamura. He emphasised the spot ensures the inclusion of the world's best, not specifically targeting Carlsen, whose return is deemed unlikely.

Pranav Venkatesh Victorious in Fujairah Global Chess, Eyes Grand Swiss Challenge

Pranav Venkatesh triumphed in the Superstars section of the Fujairah Global Chess 2025, held in UAE. He secured victory with an aggressive final-round win, finishing with 7.0/9 points. Prior to this, the 2025 World Junior Champion earned a spot in the FIDE Grand Swiss by winning the "Asian Wildcard Match"Z against GM Kazybek Nogerbek.

India Dismantles Kazakhstan 15-0 in Asia Cup Hockey Thrashing, Secures Super 4 Spot

India stormed into the Asia Cup Super 4s with a dominant 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan, marking their third consecutive win. Abhishek's four goals led the charge, supported by hat-tricks from Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj Singh. China also advanced from Pool A, while Malaysia and Korea progressed from Pool B.

England's Jamie Overton Steps Away From Red-Ball Cricket to Prioritize White-Ball Career

The England all-rounder said he's making this decision to focus on white-ball cricket

Ten Hag's Bundesliga Nightmare: Leverkusen Sacks Manager After Just Three Games

Erik Ten Hag's tenure as Bayer Leverkusen manager ended abruptly after just two Bundesliga games, following a loss and a draw. The club cited ineffective team-building as the reason for his dismissal, despite heavy investment in new players. This setback comes under a little under a year after his departure from Manchester United last year.

SA20 Auction 2025: No Indian Players Feature for Fourth Consecutive Season

The SA20 Season 4 Player Auction is set for September 9th in Johannesburg, featuring over 500 players vying for spots on six franchises. A record number of cricketers registered, including international stars like Shakib Al Hasan and James Anderson. Season 4 introduces an Under-23 player pick, with teams competing for 84 open spots and a total purse of US$7.37 million.

Asia Cup 2025: Chopra Backs Samson Over Sharma in Wicketkeeping Debate

As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, debate intensifies over India's wicketkeeper. Aakash Chopra favors Sanju Samson, citing his impressive top-order T20 record with over 6,000 runs at a 140 strike rate. Samson's recent explosive form, including centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa, strengthens his case.

Harbhajan Singh Voices Regret Over Sreesanth Slap, Accuses Lalit Modi of Selfish Motives After Video Resurfaces

Lalit Modi stirred controversy by sharing an old video of the infamous IPL 'slapgate' incident between Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth. Harbhajan expressed his disappointment, suggesting a selfish motive behind resurfacing the 18-year-old incident. He acknowledged his mistake, reiterated his regret, and mentioned seeking forgiveness.

ICC Quadruples Prize Money for Women's ODI World Cup 2025, Surpassing Men's Tournament

The total sum - USD 13.88 million, eclipses the tally for the men's ODI World Cup from two years ago

Liverpool Set to Shatter Transfer Record with Alexander Isak Signing: Reports

Liverpool have reportedly agreed to the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a record-breaking £130 million fee. The Swedish striker is set to undergo a medical and sign a six-year contract. Isak's move follows Newcastle's acquisition of Nick Woltemade and aims to ease their financial concerns as the season starts to pick up pace.

Watch: Sanju Samson no-look six goes viral as he hits fourth consecutive fifty in KCL

Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.

History! 5-year-old Aarini Lahoty becomes India’s youngest with FIDE ratings across all chess formats

Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.

Rinku Singh Exclusive: 'Don't like being tagged as T20I specialist; want to play Tests for India'

Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka Hit with Fine for Slow Over Rate Despite Thrilling Zimbabwe ODI Win

Sri Lanka narrowly defeated Zimbabwe in the first ODI despite a slow over-rate, resulting in a match fee penalty. Dilshan Madushanka's final-over hat-trick secured the seven-run victory after strong batting performances from both sides, including half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, and Kamindu Mendis for Sri Lanka. Sikandar Raza's impressive 92 wasn't enough to get Zimbabwe over the line.

Nitish Rana Credits Hanuman Chalisa for DPL 2025 Batting Form After Lions Roar Into Final

Nitish Rana, attributing his form to carrying the Hanuman Chalisa, propelled West Delhi Lions into the DPL 2025 final. They secured an eight-wicket victory against East Delhi Riders, chasing down 140 with ease. Rana's unbeaten 45 complemented Ayush Doseja's steady 54. Earlier, the Riders struggled, posting only 139/8. The Lions now face Central Delhi Kings in a highly anticipated final.

Nitish Rana's On-Field Spat Sparks Support from Salt, Rana & Saini; Fined for Conduct in DPL Clash

Nitish Rana faced a fine for his aggressive behavior towards Digvesh Rathi during a Delhi Premier League match, stemming from a disagreement over a delivery. Despite scoring a century and leading West Delhi to Qualifier 2, Rana's actions led to a penalty.

Nissanka's Century Propels Sri Lanka to ODI Series Victory Over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.

Salahuddin Rejects Experimentation for Bangladesh in Crucial Second T20I Against Netherlands

Bangladesh want results, not trials before Asia Cup, says senior assistant coach