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Dilshan Madushanka hat-trick gives Sri Lanka dramatic win over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling seven-run victory against Zimbabwe in Harare, highlighted by Dilshan Madushanka's remarkable hat-trick in the final over. Zimbabwe, needing 10 runs with five wickets in hand, saw Sikandar Raza dismissed on 92 by Madushanka, who then secured the win with two more wickets. Sri Lanka posted 298-6, with key contributions from Pathum Nissanka and Janith Liyanage.

DPL 2025: Ugly brawl breaks out; Lady umpire intervenes - Watch

A fiery clash marred the Delhi Premier League eliminator between West Delhi Lionz and South Delhi Superstarz following Krish Yadav's dismissal. The incident escalated into a physical altercation involving players from both teams, requiring umpire intervention. This overshadowed South Delhi Superstarz's score of 201/5 and an earlier altercation involving Digvesh Rathi and Nitish Rana.

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, defenders shine; India beat higher-ranked Tajikistan 2-1

India triumphed over Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup opener, marking a successful debut for coach Khalid Jamil. Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan scored early, while goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's stellar performance, including a penalty save, secured the win. Despite a strong defensive stance, Jhingan emphasized the need for improvement before facing Iran.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons on a long-term deal

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons on a long-term contract. This marks the first statement signing under the Thomas Frank era

Raza's 92 in vain as Madushanka's hat-trick helps Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe in 1st ODI

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took a last-over hat-trick to win the first ODI against Zimbabwe. His heroics secured a thrilling seven-run victory and left Zimbabwe chasing in vain.

Anwar, Jhingan's goals power India's 2-1 win vs Tajikistan to start Khalid Jamil era

Khalid Jamil's first match as India head coach ended with a 2-1 win over Tajikistan. The victory highlights India's defensive strength and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's crucial saves under pressure.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz dazzles in new pink outfit, hammers Darderi to enter Round 4

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Luciano Darderi in straight sets to reach the US Open 2025 fourth round. The win keeps him on track to reclaim the World No. 1 spot amid strong tournament form.

Gill headed to CoE for fitness test ahead of Asia Cup

The Indian T20I vice-captain will fly to UAE from Bengaluru; Indian team told to assemble in Dubai on September 4 and their first practice session is scheduled for September 5

'Bangladesh have played some good cricket, but also been vulnerable'

Ryan Cook, Netherlands' head coach, believes his team will have a good chance to beat the hosts even as the challenge is bound to be stiff

'I want to quit': Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim amid calls for sacking

Manchester United's manager, Ruben Amorim, confessed to considering leaving after their shocking League Cup defeat to Grimsby Town. Amorim expressed frustration with his team's inconsistency, admitting he sometimes hates his players. Despite contemplating his position, he's now focused on the upcoming Premier League clash against Burnley and looks to correct things moving forward.

Record! India pacer Auqib Nabi creates history, clinches five-wicket haul to achieve rare milestone

North Zone's pacers dominated the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against East Zone. Auqib Nabi's hat-trick and five-wicket haul helped dismiss East Zone for 230, while Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana delivered impactful spells. North Zone extended their score to 405, establishing a 183-run lead. Arshdeep, returning from injury, showcased excellent form.

'Coaching my future': R Ashwin reveals plans after IPL retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin, after retiring from the IPL, is contemplating a move into coaching. The veteran off-spinner, who recently concluded his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, expressed his interest in guiding and mentoring players. Ashwin revealed he had discussions about a player-coach role during his time with Rajasthan Royals and gained coaching experience in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.

'Pathetic, heartless, disgusting!': Sreesanth's wife slams Lalit Modi, Michael Clarke for digging up Slapgate video

Lalit Modi's comments reignite the 2008 Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth controversy. Modi claims to possess unseen footage of the incident. Sreesanth's wife strongly criticizes Modi and Michael Clarke. She accuses them of exploiting the past for publicity. She highlights the impact on her family and children. The incident occurred during an IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians.

England squad: Alexander-Arnold left out; Rashford, Spence in

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of England's squad to face Andorra and Serbia next month, while Marcus Rashford and Djed Spence are included.

Man United's Amorim: At times I want to quit, sometimes stay

Ruben Amorim has admitted that emotion got the better of him during his post-match comments following the defeat to Grimsby Town.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka only sidelined a few weeks - Arteta

Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka will only be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" -- but admitted it is a "big concern" that the England star has suffered two hamstring injuries in eight months.

Tottenham sign Netherlands winger Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for a fee sources told ESPN was in the region of €60 million ($70m).

India vs Tajikistan LIVE: Updates, scores, commentary from the CAFA Nations Cup

Catch all the updates as Khalid Jamil takes charge of the Indian national team for the first time.

Watch: Rohit Sharma discloses the teammate he finds funnniest

Rohit Sharma fondly recalled Shikhar Dhawan's humor, highlighting his ability to lighten the mood in the Indian dressing room. Sharma expressed his desire to hit every bowler for a six, emphasizing his aggressive mindset. Despite retiring from T20Is and Tests, Rohit remains focused on ODIs, anticipating his return in the upcoming series against Australia.

Asia Cup Hockey 2025: India defeats China 4-3; Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick inspires narrow win

Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner hat-trick propelled India to a thrilling 4-3 victory over China in their Asian Cup hockey opener in Rajgir. Despite China's early lead and a late comeback to level the scores, Harmanpreet's clinical drag flicks proved decisive. India secured a crucial win in Pool A, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.