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Duleep Trophy: Rajat Patidar hits quickfire ton, Mohammed Shami puts solid shift

Rajat Patidar smashed a 96-ball century and Danish Malewar struck an unbeaten 198 to put Central Zone on top against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. Mohammed Shami also returned with a wicket for the East Zone against the North Zone.

Asia Cup: India squad to assemble in Dubai on September 4, players to arrive in batches

India's 15-member squad will assemble in Dubai on September 4 ahead of the Asia Cup. The staggered arrival plan aims to ease logistics and travel for players from various cities.

ISL gets lifeline as AIFF, FSDL file joint resolution in Supreme Court: Explained

AIFF and FSDL have submitted a joint proposal to the Supreme Court, outlining the roadmap for Indian football's future. The plan covers the new season kickoff, commercial partner selection, and financial commitments.

Cheteshwar Pujara reacts to Virat Kohli's Insta message on retirement: Really proud

Cheteshwar Pujara has retired from all formats of cricket after a notable 103-Test career. His retirement has sparked warm tributes, especially from Virat Kohli, highlighting Pujara's vital role in the Indian team and his future potential in coaching and broadcasting.

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka's T20I squad faces Zimbabwe in Harare without key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga due to injury. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team includes experienced players like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will cover the spin department.

French transgender chess player, who faced online abuse, wins national title; creates history

Yosha Iglesias, a 37-year-old chess player, has made history by winning the French Women's Chess Championship, becoming the second transgender player to achieve this feat. Overcoming challenges and online harassment, Iglesias defeated Women's Grand Master Mitra Hejazipour in the final.

Lovlina Borgohain Inspires Youth: Olympic Medalist Urges Village Children to Dream Big

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain encouraged children in India's villages to dream big, regardless of their circumstances. Growing up near a tea garden in Assam, she overcame numerous challenges to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lovlina's journey demonstrated that with belief and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams, inspiring countless others to pursue their aspirations.

In pictures: Rare pic of Rohit Sharma with brother, family on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai

Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, embracing tradition after stepping away from Test cricket in May 2025. While his Test and T20I careers have concluded, marked by significant achievements including a T20 World Cup win in 2024, Rohit now concentrates solely on ODIs.

Watch: Arjun Tendulkar makes first public appearance since getting engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Arjun Tendulkar, 25, made his first public appearance with his family after his engagement to Saaniya Chandhok, 26, was confirmed by Sachin Tendulkar. The family was seen celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and posed for a picture. The player's last post on Instagram came on September 9 in light of Raksha Bandhan.

Wanindu Hasaranga out of Zimbabwe T20Is, Sri Lanka face injury scare before Asia Cup

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup preparations have been hit with Wanindu Hasaranga sidelined due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Zimbabwe T20I series. With key fixtures in Harare from August 29 to September 7, the team will rely on youngsters to fill the all-rounder's void.

Why do you want me to retire? Shami says fire burning despite selection snubs

Mohammed Shami has dismissed retirement rumours, reaffirming his commitment to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old fast bowler returned to action for the first time since the IPL 2025, representing East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, which began on 28 August.

Outrageous: BCCI draws backlash for not broadcasting Duleep Trophy quarterfinal

The BCCI has faced widespread criticism for not broadcasting the 2025 Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of live coverage, with uncertainty still surrounding the semi-finals and final.

Watch: Aaryavir Sehwag channels father's flair with boundary blitz in T20 league

Aaryavir Sehwag made a striking debut in the 2025 Delhi Premier League with an aggressive 22-run cameo. The 17-year-old reminded fans of his father's flair with his boundary-hitting blitz.

'Ashwin is writing a different story': Aakash Chopra reacts to IPL retirement, questions if others will follow

Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL retirement has sparked discussions about Indian players exploring overseas leagues. Aakash Chopra highlights the financial implications, noting Ashwin's bold move contrasts with the lucrative IPL contracts. While global leagues desire Indian stars, BCCI restrictions pose a challenge.

'True fans will never do this': Mohammed Shami slams trolls targeting Muslim cricketers, says 'I am not a machine'

Mohammed Shami, despite his stellar record and contributions to Indian cricket, has faced online abuse, particularly after the 2021 T20 World Cup. Shami dismissed the trolls, emphasising his commitment to the team and urging respectful criticism. He also refuted retirement rumours, expressing his determination to return to the national side through domestic cricket.

'Shameful', 'Outrageous': Fans frustrated as Duleep Trophy gets no live coverage

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

Duleep Trophy: Why Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing - all you need to know

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

RCB break 3-month social media silence: Here's what the IPL champions wrote on stampede in title celebrations

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) broke their three-month social media silence to address the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries. RCB acknowledged their silence stemmed from grief over the incident that occurred during their homecoming celebration after winning their first IPL title.

Suns, Ishbia sued by minority owners seeking records access

Suns minority owners Andy Kohlberg and Scott Selding have filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging that owner Mat Ishbia has refused access to internal records.

Dawn Staley interviewed with Knicks for head coaching job

Had the Knicks offered their head coaching job to South Carolina women's coach Dawn Staley, who interviewed for the position, she said she would have taken it.