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US Open: Alcaraz Cruises Past Lehecka to Reach  Semifinals
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The 22-year-old Spaniard produced a dominant 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory, reaching the semifinals in New York without losing a set.
‘Pat Cummins Won’t Be Considered’: Australia Makes Major Call for Rohit, Kohli’s Return Series
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​​​​​​​Starc has chosen to retire from the shortest form to be able to devote his attention to ODIs and Test cricket, while Cummins was rested by the selectors because of his continuing injury issues. His absence may prove to be a boon for India, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ready to make their comeback to the ODI side in Australian conditions.
Mitchell Starc Stuns Fans With T20I Retirement, Shifts Focus to Tests, ODIs
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​​​​​​​The experienced pacer made the announcement on Tuesday, closing the curtain on a 65-match T20I career marked by Australia's success at the 2021 T20 World Cup. Starc's last appearance in the format was at the 2024 T20 World Cup, which was played in the USA and the West Indies.
Harbhajan Slams 'Selfish' Lalit Modi For Leaking Sreesanth Slap Video
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While the episode involving Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth is well-documented, the video had never been released—until Lalit Modi chose to do so, triggering controversy all over again.
Gill, Bumrah Pass Fitness Test for Asia Cup; Rohit Also Clears
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Gill, 25, newly named India's vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, will travel to Dubai soon to participate in the tournament from September 9. The fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, who also cleared the necessary marks, will join him.
Gill and Rohit to Take Fitness Test in CoE with Bumrah and Jaiswal; Mukesh Faces Injury Scare
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Though ODI team captain Rohit Sharma and pacer Mohammed Siraj also reported to the CoE, they are not included in the T20 team for the next continental tournament.
Rahul Dravid Resigns as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026
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Dravid had been chosen as RR's head coach last September on a multi-year contract, after the end of his three-year stint with the Indian team on the eve of the Men's T20 World Cup win in 2024.
Watch | ‘Jitna Chahe Jor Lagale’: Hasin Jahan’s Post Sparks Buzz After Shami’s Statement
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Jahan, who has been engaged in a long legal battle with Shami, subtly indicated that relentless attempts were being made to "scare" and "destroy" her. Yet she asserted that she would never capitulate to such threats. Referring to the ordeal she had to face in 2018—when she lodged an FIR against Shami and his relatives on charges of domestic violence and match-fixing—she asserted that she had faced greater challenges earlier and had come out stronger.
US Open: Djokovic Cruises Past Norrie into Round Four
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Competing under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 38-year-old again showed his trademark tenacity, becoming the oldest men's singles player to reach the last 16 at Flushing Meadows since Jimmy Connors did it way back in 1991.
India Submits Bid For Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
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The bid presents Amdavad as the potential host city for the Centenary edition of the Games, celebrating 100 years of the Commonwealth Games. The submission highlights India's commitment to hosting a Games that is sustainable, inclusive, and wholly in line with the Commonwealth's Games Reset principles.
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