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Australia were bundled for only 198 runs in the first innings against Bangladesh in Darwin. Just three days prior to the opening Test, the Najmul Shanto-led side were bowled out for 54 runs against Cricket Australia XI in the practice match and hence, they were expected to be low on confidence and be on the backfoot against a star-studded Australian team. In reality, the Bangladesh pacers, particularly Hasan Mahmud, wreaked havoc.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IMsDnC9 via IFTTT

Sporting venues across England, Austria and Spain were transformed by an unusual celestial display on Wednesday evening as a partial solar eclipse drew the attention of spectators, athletes and fans.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/W0TUcsm via IFTTT

Paris Saint-Germain began their 2026/27 season with another European trophy as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a fiercely contested UEFA Super Cup encounter at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg . Desire Doue delivered the decisive moment for the European champions, breaking behind the Villa defence before restoring PSG’s advantage. The 21-year-old’s finish ultimately settled a match in which Aston Villa repeatedly threatened to overturn the result. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/swjdhvq via IFTTT

Bangladesh made an early statement in their first Test in Australia since 2003. The Najmul Shanto-led side left the hosts reeling at 74/4 before the opening session ended in Darwin. Bangladesh’s pace attack took advantage of a green-tinged surface, with Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain all making important breakthroughs. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/YRsVgHe via IFTTT

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2027 . His return to the franchise hasn’t been successful and following which, both the franchise and the player are planning to part ways. In regard to that, the five-time champions have reportedly been in talks with multiple IPL franchises, such as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, but no deal has been struck. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/eDC3fEZ via IFTTT

Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal. They were dating for more than 10 years after meeting in Madrid and have since been one of football’s most closely followed couples.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/UC2qlwE via IFTTT

Joburg Super Kings made a bold decision by releasing their long-time captain Faf du Plessis as all the teams confirmed their retained squads and pre-auction signings earlier in August. The decision followed soon after the Super Kings parted ways with Stephen Fleming across the sister franchises, including in the IPL.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1vD5JtW via IFTTT

After Afghanistan became the 10th team to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2027 , West Indies’ future is once again sealed, as the Caribbeans will have to feature in the qualifiers once again to guarantee a place in the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/79G10hU via IFTTT

Former India fielding coach T Dilip believes Virat Kohli’s intensity remains one of his biggest strengths on the field. He said that the former captain continues to raise the standards of those around him, adding that the cricketer does change between training sessions and matches. He further lauded the Delhi cricketer, pointing to his willingness to remain involved even when the ball is away from him. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/f7IMeD1 via IFTTT

Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement late last month. Since then, he has signed for Amsterdam Flames in the European T20 competition . In the meantime, the Mumbai batter revealed that it was legendary Sachin Tendulkar who was among the first names to contact him after announcing his retirement.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/q3bKtFl via IFTTT

Afghanistan have booked a direct place in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 after a hard-fought win over Ireland in the third ODI at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, on Monday, August 10. The Rahmat Shah-led side huffed and puffed in their chase of 207 against the home side to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8ytNMmE via IFTTT

India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the first Test of the upcoming two-game Test series. The two sides are slated to meet at the Galle International Stadium on August 15th. It is worth noting that ahead of the series, India took on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LlZ3epg via IFTTT

Team India is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series that is slated to kick off from August 15th. The two sides will meet for the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium, and both sides will hope to put in their best performance with the race to the WTC final still on.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/bwVN2Hg via IFTTT

The stage is set for the upcoming two-game Test series between India and Sri Lanka. Both sides will lock horns for the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th. Ahead of the series, the side was hit with a major blow as skipper Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury on his right ring finger.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/8WrYA7J via IFTTT

The ODI World Cup 2027 has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in world cricket. Ahead of the tournament, there is no doubt that the Indian team is being looked at as one of the biggest favourites to win the title. With the competition on the horizon, there has been major discussion on the Indian team’s squad for the tournament as well.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y6ANevQ via IFTTT

The stage is set for an upcoming two-game Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The two sides will meet for the first Test at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th; furthermore, the second Test of the series will be held in Colombo from August 23rd.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/m49fApr via IFTTT

The LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2026 final saw Jaffna Kings taking on Galle Gallants. The two sides met at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 10th, and the game saw Galle Gallants register a brilliant victory to clinch their maiden LPL title.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/MnpEeQ0 via IFTTT

Star India cricketer Rishabh Pant has requested Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to help him acquire land in the state. In a late-night tweet, the keeper-batter mentioned that he wants to move his base from Delhi and build his first house in his native Uttarakhand. However, it was only a couple of months back when the former Test vice-captain rejoined Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL .  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/R0yDouk via IFTTT

Australia international Phoebe Litchfield broke Shafali Verma’s record for fastest half-century in Women’s Hundred history. Representing Sunrisers Leeds, Phoebe smacked a 20-ball half-century, helping her team register a comfortable nine-wicket win at Edgbaston . With that, she also surpassed Shafali’s feat, smacking a 22-ball half-century in the match between Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire in 2021. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/pKaSGjg via IFTTT

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny over his time at UEFA . On Friday, August 7, Europe’s governing body confirmed that a departure payment was made to a woman who was alleged to have had a relationship with the current FIFA president. The payment was described as a six-figure sum.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/mnyCiPY via IFTTT

The Indian team is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game in preparation for the upcoming two-game Test series between the two sides. With the start of the game, it is worth noting that KL Rahul came out as India’s captain in the warm-up game instead of Shubman Gill.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/tem9XCR via IFTTT

England batter Will Jacks has caught the eye of many after producing a piece of brilliance in The Hundred 2026. The 23rd game of the tournament saw London Spirit take on MI London at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on August 6th. The clash saw MI London win the game, but it was Will Jacks who managed to catch the headlines.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VFZeC68 via IFTTT

India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in a two-game Test series. The first Test of the series will be held at Galle International Stadium from August 15th. It is worth noting that before the start of the series, Indiawill be taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI for a tour match.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/LVGXAJP via IFTTT

The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides will take on each other in the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th. Ahead of the series, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced the India squad for the series.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/OunN8ah via IFTTT

Veteran England batter Jos Buttler etched his name in the history books as he continued his brilliant performance in the ongoing The Hundred 2026. Scoring 51* runs in 20 deliveries, Buttler went on to break Kieron Pollard’s record and became the highest run-getter in T20 cricket history.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/QvIs6JU via IFTTT

The 2026-27 Premier League season is right around the corner, and several sides will be looking to deliver their best performances in hopes of winning the title. Ahead of the new season, many eyes will be set upon Chelsea FC. With Xabi Alonso taking over as the head coach, a lot can be expected from the side ahead of the season.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/H0WzaJv via IFTTT

The stage is set for the Indian team to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides are slated to take on each other across two Test matches, starting with the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on August 15th. Shubman Gill will be leading the side, and the Indian team will hope to put in a good show.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/fwpV6Rg via IFTTT

Veteran India pacer Jaydev Unadkat is all set to make his return to England in the latter stages of the week to continue his stint in the County Championship. Unadkat will be joining Sussex’s camp and will hope to put in a good showing in the tournament.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/q6YHmdc via IFTTT

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned of disciplinary action against former cricketers who participated in the Asian Legends League in Zambia without obtaining the required approvals. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/82FGPy9 via IFTTT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in talks to replace Ajit Agarkar with VVS Laxman for the chief selector role. According to reports, the board's senior leadership is considering handing the role to the current head of the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru instead of granting Agarkar another extension. His contract officially ended in June 2026, but BCCI approved a three-month extension, which will end in September. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/W2XeKSN via IFTTT

Abdullah Shafique produced a career-defining innings to put Pakistan in command of the second Test against the West Indies. He became the first batter from his country in nearly five decades to score more than 150 in a Test in the Caribbean as the visitors tightened their grip on the contest in Trinidad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/0FXzuGH via IFTTT

Outer Delhi Warriors defeated New Delhi Tigers in a Super Over in the Delhi Premier League . The game moved to the one-over contest after an extraordinary final-ball run-out by captain Himmat Singh tied the scores at the end of regulation play. Notably, with just one run needed in the final delivery, Pratham Saluja pushed the ball straight for a quick single, but it looked difficult from the outset as Himmat was stationed close to the non-striker’s end where the ball went. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WmsSxuy via IFTTT

Jasprit Bumrah’s constant battle with injuries has forced BCCI to build a new pace attack in Test cricket. The star pacer will remain the go-to option, but the goal is to develop a strong group of pacers who can fill his void in the longest format. The management is eyeing players with good pace and those who can generate bounce off the surface.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/d7UMK6z via IFTTT

India's boxing contingent won seven gold medals and three silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Preeti Pawar, who was the first Indian boxer to step into the ring on the final day, secured the women's 54kg gold medal and set the tone for what turned out to be a historic night for the contingent. The Indian boxer defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision to hand India their first boxing gold of the Games. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/iNGJaqU via IFTTT

ICC has handed an eight-year ban to USA international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy. An independent ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found the 26-year-old guilty of multiple violations linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League. The suspension, imposed under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, has been backdated to November 21, 2025, when Reddy was provisionally suspended until November 2033. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/xARCgzH via IFTTT

Selva Prabhu has disclosed that he competed through food poisoning at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . The athlete mentioned that the illness left him unable to challenge for the men's triple jump title despite believing he had the distance to secure gold. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/VC0iuIq via IFTTT

Team India is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides will take on each other in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium from August 15. Furthermore, the second Test of the series will be held in Colombo from August 23.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/KM59mRJ via IFTTT

The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. Part of the WTC (World Test Championship) cycle, both teams will take on each other in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium from August 15, and ahead of the series, team India was hit with a major blow as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series due to his injury problems.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/nDy59Rs via IFTTT

The 2026 Commonwealth Games came to an end after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, which will host the landmark centenary edition in 2030, during a glittering closing ceremony at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/dVpj1ak via IFTTT

India have appointed former Assam and Railways cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the men's team. This comes after T Dilip departs from the position. Subhadeep's first assignment will begin with India's tour of Sri Lanka later this month. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1ewH87b via IFTTT

The stage is set for the final day of the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026, the Indian contingent put forth a marvellous performance throughout the games, and ahead of the final, India have won 39 medals ahead of the final day and have been exceptional throughout the event.  from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/HdQ0OtI via IFTTT

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh created history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 5000m at the Commonwealth Games. The reigning Asian champion clinched the bronze medal to complete a remarkable double, having earlier secured silver in the men's 10,000m. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/IObfjSq via IFTTT

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal delivered a memorable finish to the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning gold medals in the men’s 60kg and 80kg categories respectively. The victories helped India complete a highly successful day in the boxing arena, finishing with seven gold medals, the most by any country in the 2026 edition. On the other hand, in the final bout of the day, Narender Berwal secured a silver medal in the men’s super heavyweight (+90kg) division. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ws7fHaA via IFTTT