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Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of South Africa's remainder of the ODI series against England after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first match in Leeds.

Zimbabwe's seasoned star Sikandar Raza became the new number one all-rounder in the ODIs after a 12-point rise to overtake Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai.

Young Jordan Cox has been included in the three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin later this month.

The 37-year-old is yet to start in a La Liga game this season and missed the campaign opener due to injury. The veteran said as things stand now, the focus is not on the minutes he gets to play, but rather on delivering when it matters the most.

'Our preparation in Sheffield has been nothing short of exceptional. This team is a powerful mix of seasoned campaigners who have stood on the podium before, and a new wave of incredibly talented young boxers who are ready to make their mark. The belief we have in this group is absolute, and we are fully prepared for every challenge the World Championships will throw at us,' Dharmendra Singh Yadav said, coach of the men's team, as quoted from a release by BFI.

Satwik and Chirag had to settle for a bronze medal in the World Championships following a heartbreaking loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in the semifinals by 19-21, 21-18, 12-21. The first two games remained a closely knitted affair, but the Chinese pair ran rampant, dominating the Indian duo in the decider. This marked the pair's second World Championships medal, after a bronze medal back in 2022 at Tokyo.

Starting at Shakespeare Beach, England, on August 24, Thadani reached Cap Gris Nez, France, on his second attempt at the feat. His first try in 2023 ended after 10 hours, but sheer determination pushed him to return stronger.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness lambasted and classified the Premier League clubs for combined spending a record fee on signings this summer.

England had one of the most ridiculous batting collapses in recent memory, going from 82/2 in 14 overs to being all out for 131 runs in just 24.3 overs at Leeds on Tuesday, with Jamie Smith's half-century (54 in 48 balls, with 10 fours) saving the 2019 World Cup champions from pure embarrassment.

With the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 well underway, a dedicated group of officials from 'Kashmir to Kanyakumari' completed an intensive 12-day training camp that signals a significant transformation in kabaddi officiating, as per a release from PKL.

The Gulf's premier cricket spectacle makes its return on Tuesday, December 2, as defending champions Dubai Capitals face the Desert Vipers in the opening clash of the International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4. The fixture is a highly anticipated rematch of last season's thrilling final, as per a release from ILT20.

With the reinstatement of Olympic Solidarity programmes, India's athletes stand to be the greatest beneficiaries. The renewed support will provide direct funding and development opportunities to assist in training, preparation, and participation in the Olympic Games and other major international competitions.

Indian para badminton star Sukant Kadam has soared to the prestigious World No. 1 ranking in the SL4 category, a magnificent milestone marking the first time he has reached the summit of the global rankings. This achievement reflects his relentless dedication and consistent top-tier performances in international competitions over recent years.

Fit India Icon and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Sangram Singh has announced his highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), confirming his participation in the upcoming international tournament in Poland in the 83-90 kg category.

Australia captain Pat Cummins could take 'a few risks' and push his envelope in a bid to be fit for the Ashes against England, which will kick off on November 21 in Perth.

Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri storms to his maiden Grand Slam quarter-finals at the US Open in the Men's doubles alongside his partner from New Zealand, Michael Venus.

Former captain Michael Atherton minced no words while unleashing a scathing tirade on England for being 'caught cold and napping' during the opening ODI against South Africa at Headingley.

Debutant Sonny Baker's dream moment turned into an absolute walking nightmare after he went at the top of an unwanted record, which ultimately headlined England's dreadful show at Headingley.

Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan sustained an injury during India's CAFA Nations Cup 2025 encounter against Iran and has been ruled out of the remaining tournament. He will return to India on Wednesday.

Former Indian Cricketer Madan Lal backs the Indian team as favourites in the upcoming Asia Cup (T20) in Dubai, and he believes spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be included in the team for his unique bowling style.

'Nothing in life really prepares you for a heartbreak like June 4th. What should've been the happiest moment in our franchise's history... turned into something tragic. I've been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part of our story now. Together, we will move forward with care, respect and responsibility,' Kohli said in a post shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on social media platform X.

Two years back, the Indian men's futsal national team played their first Asian qualifiers in Tajikistan. Now, the national team is once again gearing up for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which are set to be held from September 20 to 24 in Kuwait.

Novak Djokovic sets up a semi-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to extend his perfect ATP Head2Head record against Fritz to 11-0.

Sabalenka is set to face Jessica Pegula in the semis, a rematch of last year's final.

Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz storms into the US Open semi-finals with an ultra-clean quarter-final win on Wednesday, dismissing Jiri Lehecka in style.