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South Africa thrashed Zimbabwe by 43 runs in the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series on Tuesday.

South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in Match 4 of the ongoing Namibia T20I Tri-Series.

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has signed a short-term deal with Surrey to play three County Championship fixtures.

Ajit Agarkar's future as Team India's chief selector hangs in the balance, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) likely to hold a key meeting soon.

South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a remarkable knock against Zimbabwe in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek.

Gurnoor Brar shone with a phenomenal bowling display for North Zone against South Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy semi-finals.

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) has announced that teams participating in the upcoming Asian Games can arrange their own hotel accommodations.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a full-strength squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi.

East Zone beat defending champions Central Zone to reach the 2026 Duleep Trophy final.

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the men's national selection committee, Cricinfo reported.

Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar's stellar bowling performances gave East Zone impetus in the Duleep Trophy Semifinal 1.

Eighth seed Iga Swiatek reached the 2026 US Open second round after defeating China's Wang Xiyu in straight sets.

Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nine-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders.

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has once again left cricket fans in awe with an incredible one-handed catch during the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

The 2027 ICC ODI World Cup is around 12 months away, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia playing host.

In a historic move, the Queen's Park Cricket Club (QPCC) has renamed a stand at the iconic Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.

Siddhesh Lad will lead Mumbai in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season, taking over from Shardul Thakur.

World number three Carlos Alcaraz made a successful comeback at the US Open on Monday.

Hardik Pandya's comeback to international cricket could be further delayed due to a late leg niggle, as per Times of India.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed a deal with Adelaide Strikers for the 2026/27 Big Bash League (BBL) season, according to 7Cricket's Tom Morris.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that fast bowler Nahid Rana will not be part of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming series in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football,

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, announced his retirement from international football.

Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by five runs in a thrilling T20I Tri-Series T20I match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Zimbabwe clinched a nail-biting five-run victory over Namibia in Windhoek.

Manchester City have initiated direct negotiations with Chelsea over the transfer of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, Sky Sports reported.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the former world number three, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat 10th seed Arthur Fils in the first round of the US Open.

Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend, recently announced his retirement from international football.

In a major shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released seven players from its Test squad.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka started her US Open title defense on a strong note, defeating Camila Osorio in straight sets.

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football.

Zimbabwe narrowly escaped a major upset against Namibia in the ongoing T20I tri-series.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Indian prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy.

Seasoned Indian batter Mayank Agarwal has signed a short-term deal with Durham. He will be available for the last four matches of this season's County Championship.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is identifying Team India's best combination for ODIs as the 2027 World Cup approaches.

JioHotstar has announced its upcoming socio-thriller series Hunkkaar - The Roar, starring Aneet Padda in her first project since the 2025 hit Saiyaara.

Sudip Sharma, the executive producer of the recently released investigative drama Babita Singh Reporting, has revealed what makes the project different from other cop stories.

The arrival of the United States Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, at Laem Chabang Port near Pattaya, Thailand, has led to heightened security measures in the region and ramped-up checks on suspected prostitution.

A stranger's timely warning may have helped save over 370 students and teachers at the Uttargaya Public School in Betrawati, Nepal, from the massive flood.

Mitchell Santner's exceptional bowling performance helped Edinburgh Castle Rockers beat Dublin Guardians by four wickets in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) match at Sportpark Westvliet.

South Zone captain Tilak Varma brought up his eighth First-Class century in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru.

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the credibility of Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury, suggesting the Pakistan opener may have been faking it.

Kaupo Rosin, the Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS), has predicted that any political change in Russia would be sudden and unexpected.

Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis star, had received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2026 US Open.

India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY2026-27, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) today.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has once again put Marnus Labuschagne's Test spot in the spotlight.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has virtually run out of legal options to appeal her conviction.

The Big Bash League (BBL) has announced a major rule change aimed at speeding up matches.