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Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh name Liton Das-led squad; wicketkeeper-batter returns after 3 years

Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, led by Litton Das, with Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan returning after nearly three years. The team included senior players like Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Prior to the Asia Cup, Bangladesh will play a three-match T20I series against the Netherlands.

La Liga: Defending champions Barcelona clash with newly promoted Levante - How to watch the game in India live

Barcelona aims to continue their winning momentum against newly-promoted Levante after a dominant 3-0 victory over Mallorca. The potential return of Robert Lewandowski, who scored 42 goals last season, would significantly boost their attack. Hansi Flick emphasizes consistency as Barcelona seeks to set the pace in the title race, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also face newly-promoted teams.

Sponsor Lacoste honours Novak Djokovic with unique move ahead of US Open - Watch

Lacoste is honoring Novak Djokovic's legendary career with a limited-edition apparel line featuring a GOAT logo, replacing the iconic crocodile. As Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open, this tribute recognises his enduring impact on tennis. Despite acknowledging age and fitness challenges, Djokovic remains determined to prove his dominance on the Grand Slam stage.

India's Asia Cup 2025 squad: Brad Haddin stunned by Shreyas Iyer's omission - 'Thought he was going to be captain'

Former Australia wicketkeeper and Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has criticised Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, calling it an “extraordinary selection.” Haddin highlighted Iyer's leadership and performance under pressure, expressing surprise at the decision. Iyer recently led Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final with a strong batting performance.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz put on notice as Kokkinakis reveals his 'only weakness'

US Open 2025: Thanasi Kokkinakis opened up on the massive competition between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz before the hard-court major gets underway on August 24 at Flushing Meadows.

US Open: With more confidence, Jessica Pegula aims to shrug off 2024 heartbreak

Jessica Pegula enters the 2025 US Open with a mix of pressure and renewed confidence after a runner-up finish last year, despite recent early exits at the Citi Open, Wimbledon, National Bank Open, and Cincinnati.

Hong Kong announce squad for Asia Cup 2025, Yasim Murtuza to lead

Hong Kong has announced a 20-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, led by captain Yasim Murtaza and vice-captain Babar Hayat, combining experience and youth. The team will begin preparations in the UAE on August 24 ahead of Group B matches against Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

BGMS Season 4 League Stage Week 1 Day 4 Results and Points Table

BGMS 2025 Week 1 Day 4 saw Orangutan top the points table with 125 points, while Team Soul rose to 2nd with back-to-back wins. BGCS 2025 topped by Team Resilience on Day 3.

Piyush Chawla, Siddharth Kaul among 13 Indians to register for SA20 auction

As mandated by the BCCI, all the Indian entrants are either retired or have relinquished their claims to play for India or in the IPL

Nurul, Saif recalled to Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup

Mehidy Hasan has been left out of the 15-player squad

Bangladesh name 16-member squad for Asia Cup 2025, Nurul Hasan Sohan returns

Bangladesh have named a 16-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Nurul Hasan Sohan and Saif Hassan making comebacks. Litton Das will lead the side, which opens its campaign against Hong Kong on September 11 in Abu Dhabi.

Virat said he would play like a lion, not Impact Player, till he retires: RCB teammate

Swastik Chikara, 20, recalled a chat with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 season, adding that the legendary batter is keen on prolonging his IPL career. Kohli shone with the bat in RCB's first-ever title-winning campaign in the T20 league earlier this year.

Elavenil Valarivan shoots India's second gold medal at Asian Championships 2025

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan secured gold in the women's 10m air rifle at Asian Championships. It was the second gold for India in the senior level in this edition of the tournament after Anantjeet Singh Naruka had claimed in men's skeet.

Where is Shubman Gill? Latest post by star batter has fans buzzing - See pictures

Shubman Gill, after being named India's vice-captain for the T20 Asia Cup, shared vacation pictures on Instagram, showcasing a relaxing time on what appears to be a yacht. This follows his return to the T20I squad after a year, boosted by his captaincy in the Test series against England. Selectors, including Ajit Agarkar, highlighted Gill's leadership abilities, trusting him under Suryakumar Yadav.

Asia Cup: 'Nothing less than shameless' - Samajwadi Party calls to boycott India-Pakistan match

As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, the scheduled India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai faces political opposition. Samajwadi Party leaders question the appropriateness of sporting ties given strained relations and recent terror attacks. They argue that playing against Pakistan, especially after the Pahalgam attack, is unacceptable and would disgrace the nation.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: President Droupadi Murmu gives assent; framework to promote e-sports, regulate sector, curb money games

President Murmu has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aiming to promote e-sports and regulate online gaming. The legislation outlaws money-based games, with severe penalties for service providers, advertisers, and financiers. While acknowledging potential GST revenue losses, the government prioritises preventing addiction and financial risks associated with money gaming, also giving e-sports legal backing.

Asia Cup: How Jitesh Sharma kept the competition at bay

Wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, after a period of self-reflection following his initial T20I appearances, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team. His resurgence was fueled by a strong IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his finishing abilities and even captained the team in Rajat Patidar's absence.

'This math isn't mathing': Aakash Chopra questions RCB's influence on Rajat Patidar's MP captaincy, sparks debate

Aakash Chopra has ignited controversy by questioning RCB's influence on Rajat Patidar's captaincy in domestic cricket. Mo Bobat revealed he encouraged Patidar to seek leadership roles at the state level, leading to his appointment as Madhya Pradesh captain. Chopra found it questionable for IPL franchises to 'nudge' players into domestic captaincy roles, sparking debate about the ethics of such influence.

10 European storylines to follow: Liverpool and City rebuild, Barca's defense, more

Even with predictable title races, each season has its own personality and plotlines. So here are 10 fun plots we're particularly interested in following across Europe as 2025-26 kicks into gear.

The best worst transfers that should've worked: From Sancho to Werner

Sometimes, a transfer should work, but doesn't. Here are several recently in the Premier League and beyond.