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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, fresh off their World Championships bronze, triumphed in their Hong Kong Open opener, while Kiran George qualified for the men's singles main draw. The Indian duo displayed resilience, recovering from a second-game loss to secure victory. However, Tharun Mannepalli's impressive run, including a win over Kidambi Srikanth, was cut short in the qualifying rounds.
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Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs. Sediqullah Atal's unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 53 propelled Afghanistan to 188/6. Hong Kong's chase crumbled under the pressure of Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib, ultimately restricting them to just 94/9.
- 09/09/2025 17:06:51
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Dewald Brevis became the costliest player in SA20 history, fetching R16.5 million from Pretoria Capitals after a fierce bidding war. Aiden Markram, a two-time SA20 champion, was acquired by Durban’s Super Giants for R14 million. Veteran Imran Tahir joined Joburg Super Kings, while notable players like Andile Phehlukwayo and Mustafizur Rahman went unsold.
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World Athletics said Tuesday that more than 95% of gene tests on female athletes had been completed ahead of the world championships this month in Japan.
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Max Verstappen will make his racing debut at the legendary Nordschleife circuit in an endurance race this weekend.
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LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S.
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Erling Haaland scored five goals as Norway pummeled Moldova on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in FIFA World Cup qualifying and stay atop the Group I table with 15 points in five games.
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Alexander Isak has said people don't have the "full picture" on the details of his move from Newcastle United to Liverpool.
- 09/09/2025 14:07:47
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Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive fifty off just 20 balls propelled Afghanistan to a formidable total against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener. Omarzai's record-breaking innings, surpassing Mohammad Nabi's previous best, helped Afghanistan score 78 runs in the final five overs. Poor fielding from Hong Kong, including multiple dropped catches, further aided Afghanistan's late-innings surge.
- 09/09/2025 14:07:47
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Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the Asia Cup 2025, questioning the competitiveness for Team India. He suggested the inclusion of India A or a combined Afro-Asia team to create a real challenge. Ashwin doubted other teams could compete with India's strong batting and bowling, hoping for a surprise winner to inject excitement into the tournament.
- 09/09/2025 11:06:57
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Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, posted a puzzling message on social media. This happened after reports of his engagement to Saaniya Chandok. The private ceremony was attended by close family. Arjun plays domestic cricket for Goa and is with Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has played first-class and List A matches.
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Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka voiced their concerns regarding the Asia Cup 2025's scheduling and logistics. Rashid highlighted the inconvenience of traveling between Dubai and Abu Dhabi for matches. Asalanka expressed fatigue from back-to-back games and emphasized the need for recovery time amidst the extreme heat.
- 09/09/2025 11:06:57
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Dubai is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025, but surprisingly, tickets for the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match on September 14 are still available, despite exorbitant prices reaching over Rs 2.5 lakh for two seats. The captains' press conference saw India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha kept apart, setting the stage for the intense rivalry.
- 09/09/2025 08:06:34
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The Indian women's recurve archery team, led by Deepika Kumari, will compete for bronze at the World Archery Championships after reaching the semifinals. The men's team faced an early exit, while compound archers couldn't add to India's medal tally. India has already secured a historic men's team gold and a mixed team silver in the compound section.
- 09/09/2025 08:06:34
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Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian team at the 2025 Asia Cup pre-tournament press conference in Dubai, shaking hands with ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. Eight captains expressed their determination to win the title, with India and Pakistan set for a highly anticipated clash on September 13.
- 09/09/2025 08:06:34
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Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar ignited a debate by stating that Rohit Sharma, despite his ODI achievements and leadership, doesn't quite reach the level of Indian batting legends like Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Dravid, and Kohli. Manjrekar emphasised Test cricket's significance in defining greatness, suggesting Rohit's impact in that format was not substantial enough.
- 09/09/2025 08:06:34
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A video of Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi warmly greeting India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 has gone viral, adding buzz to the India-Pakistan rivalry. Despite political tensions and Naqvi's recent remarks about India, cricket took center stage as captains discussed their ambitions for the tournament, which begins today with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong.
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Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
- 09/09/2025 05:06:50
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Pakistan captain Salman Agha has given his fast bowlers the green light to be aggressive during the Asia Cup, emphasizing that aggression is inherent to their game. He stressed the importance of playing good cricket and aiming to win the tournament. Agha acknowledged India's strong Asia Cup record but believes any team can win in T20 cricket.
- 09/09/2025 05:06:50
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In Dubai, organisers strategically placed Afghanistan's Rashid Khan between India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha at the Asia Cup 2025 press conference. Yadav emphasized the importance of aggression for victory, while Agha left emotional regulation to his players. India, aiming for their ninth title, will face Pakistan on September 14.