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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the Indian team is giving ample opportunities to young players during its ongoing assignments. He also expressed confidence that India will win the 2027 ODI World Cup and highlighted the team's upcoming Test commitments

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, while Richarlison is set to return to the Merseyside club. The two transfers are unrelated as Spurs continue to reshape their squad ahead of the deadline.

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the home Test series against Australia after suffering a Grade 3 tear to his right hamstring. Rabada is expected to miss the three-match series and could remain sidelined for two months

A 22-year-old Aligarh Muslim University student from Jammu and Kashmir allegedly died by suicide at his rented accommodation, marking the second such case at the university in four weeks. The report also highlights protests at IIT Delhi over another student’s death

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is likely to join Surrey for a brief County Championship stint after securing his England visa. The move will provide him exposure to seamer-friendly conditions ahead of India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand

Chelsea have signed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a three-year deal ahead of the transfer deadline. The Argentina international, a 2022 World Cup winner, joins the Blues after six years at Villa, where he made 213 appearances for the club

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge as East Zone's stand-in captain after Ishan Kishan suffered a thumb injury during the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone. Sooryavanshi, the side's vice-captain, also discussed his bowling exploits.

Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Jessica Pegula and Venus Williams headline the opening day of the US Open 2026. Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone in New York.

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-1 win at Sevilla despite Julian Alvarez's absence, while Levante thrashed Betis 5-2. Real Sociedad beat Espanyol 2-1, Racing Santander defeated Elche and Deportivo Alaves edged Villarreal 1-0 in the latest La Liga action.

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as they continued their search for a first win. Newcastle United beat Tottenham 2-0, while Hull City defeated Coventry and Everton drew with Bournemouth in Saturday's Premier League action.

Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott revealed that world No. 1 Test batter Harry Brook never reached out after being offered mentorship. Boycott warned that Brook's aggressive shot selection risks squandering talent comparable to Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has detailed how his side identified and exploited vulnerabilities in England’s aggressive "Bazball" strategy. Henry’s 12-wicket haul helped secure a 2-1 series victory, ultimately triggering key departures in the English Test setup

Former Pakistan cricket icon Javed Miandad has tearfully demanded the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting his contributions to the nation. Miandad’s emotional plea aligns with an international petition signed by 21 cricket legends expressing concern over Khan's health

Players have complained about the smell of cannabis drifting into some US Open courts from nearby Corona Park. Britain’s Katie Boulter called it distracting, while Fran Jones and Harriet Dart also discussed the issue. The USTA said it remains vigilant

Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid will begin their Champions League league-phase campaign against Inter Milan on September 8. UEFA has announced the full schedule, with PSG, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal also learning their fixtures

India’s contracted cricketers, including Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal an Ravindra Jadeja, have completed pre-season testing at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The fitness assessments come ahead of a packed 2026/27 season featuring international and domestic commitments.

Thirty-six athletes from Visakhapatnam district have been selected to represent Andhra Pradesh at the 36th South Zone Junior National Athletics Championships in Puducherry on September 16. Athletics officials congratulated the selected athletes and wished them success at the championships

Former students of Valerian Grammar School, Bolarum, will conduct the 13th Jaya Rao Memorial Under-16 football tournament from September 1 to 6. The league-cum-knockout event will feature schools, academies and clubs, with registrations closing on August 30

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed sorrow over devastating floods in Nepal, offering thoughts and prayers to victims and survivors. The cricketer recalled his visit to the country last year and praised the warmth of its people.\

Harshavardhan scored five goals as Rainbow FC thrashed Siddipet 7-0 in the TFA Youth League football championship at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena. In another match, Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Brawlers FC 4-2, with Arnav Kumar scoring twice

A Sai Charan’s six-wicket haul for 20 runs helped Mahesh CC defeat Azad CC by 184 runs in the HCA C-Division one-day league. Mahesh posted 359/8 before bowling out Azad for 175 in 38.5 overs in Hyderabad

Telangana celebrated National Sports Day with sporting activities across all 33 districts and prominent Hyderabad venues. Sports Minister V Srihari and officials paid tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, while leading sportspersons Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated

West Indies batting great Chris Gayle said the growing number of cricket leagues, including the Kerala Cricket League, would help unearth fresh talent across India and the world by giving aspiring cricketers more opportunities to showcase their abilities and develop

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has denied knowing about a reported PCB threat to end the England tour following an interview with Imran Khan’s sons. Sarfaraz said Pakistan players were focused on the Test and unaware of the situation