Babar Azam returns to ICC Test top 10, Masood trains
Babar Azam has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Test batting rankings for the first time since September 2024, climbing five places to No. 10 after Pakistan's eight-wicket win over…
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English all-rounder Danny Lamb forced to retire at 30 after neck injury
Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has retired from professional cricket at 30 after a disc herniation in his neck caused a spinal cord injury. He underwent surgery last month but medical advice convinced…
Gambhir inspects Galle pitch before India-Sri Lanka Test
India head coach Gautam Gambhir inspected the pitch at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday, hours before groundstaff mowed and rolled the surface. The move has fuelled debate over whether India will field…
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy LA Lakers for $12.5 billion
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for more than $12 billion, ESPN reported. The deal values the NBA franchise at a record…
East Bengal Beat Al-Arabi 4-1 to Reach AFC Champions League Two Groups
East Bengal stormed back from a goal down to beat Kuwait's Al-Arabi 4-1 after extra time on Wednesday, sealing a spot in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Trailing 1-0 from…
Srinagar to host Irani Cup 2026 after 40-year gap
The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar will host the Irani Cup match between Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India from October 1 to 5, 2026. The match will…
Arshad Nadeem skips Lausanne Diamond League, avoids Neeraj clash
Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem will not compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, ending hopes of a clash with India’s Neeraj Chopra. Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, told PTI that…
David Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup win on home soil
South African cricketer David Miller wants to finish his career with the 2027 ODI World Cup trophy on home ground. The 37-year-old told JioStar that making the squad for the tournament co-hosted…
Hayden says only Rohit can decide on 2027 World Cup future
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has said Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup depends entirely on the player's own hunger and energy. Speaking to ANI, Hayden noted that every…
Gill backed Hardik Pandya return before captaincy demand stalled talks
Shubman Gill reportedly told Gujarat Titans he was open to Hardik Pandya returning to the franchise, but talks collapsed over Pandya's demand for the captaincy, sources told sports.ndtv.com. Pandya sought a return…
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IO Repro: Repro test v4 after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.
IO Repro: Repro test v3 after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.
IO Repro: Repro test after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.