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Harmanpreet Singh, Indian hockey team dedicate Asia Cup title to those affected by floods; salute NDRF, Army for rescue effort

India's men's hockey team clinched a momentous victory at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, triumphing on home soil after eight years, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh. The team dedicated their win to those affected by the devastating floods across India. As a result of winning the Asia Cup, India have secured an automatic berth into the World Cup next year.

Prithvi Shaw fined by Mumbai court in molestation case filed by Sapna Gill; gets 'one more chance'

Cricketer Prithvi Shaw faced a token fine of Rs 100 from a Mumbai sessions court for his delayed response in a molestation case filed by social media influencer Sapna Gill. Despite multiple requests and a final warning, Shaw failed to submit his reply to Gill's petition challenging the rejection of her FIR against him.

Only MS Dhoni! The unique Asia Cup feat unmatched by any captain

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

'Not even sparing tourists': Indian tourist cries while pleading for rescue from violent Nepal, shares video of mob

Upasana Gill, an Indian woman in Nepal for a volleyball league, urgently sought help after being stranded in Pokhara due to violent protests. Following the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Gill recounts a harrowing escape from a hotel set ablaze by protesters.

Chess | New low for World champion! D Gukesh virtually out of Grand Swiss title race after second straight defeat

D Gukesh, the world champion, faced another setback at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Nikolas Theodorou on Tuesday after a previous defeat. Theodorou, surprised by Gukesh's opening, capitalised on a missed threefold repetition claim by Gukesh. Despite Gukesh's ambition to win with the White pieces, Theodorou secured the victory in 47 moves.

City's Omar Marmoush injures knee ahead of Manchester derby

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush suffered a knee ligament injury during Egypt's World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

Tuchel: England rout of Serbia 'teamwork in its purest form'

Thomas Tuchel said England's 5-0 rout of Serbia is the benchmark for future performances after a display he described as "teamwork in its purest form."

Sources: Cristiano Ronaldo may make U.S. return in friendly

The U.S. Soccer Federation is finalizing details for the United States to play Portugal in a friendly in March, with Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium the likely venue, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN.

Statement win against Serbia boosts England's World Cup hopes

England's 5-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying has given Thomas Tuchel the confidence to feel that he is finally making the right progress as manager.

Hong Kong extend unwanted record among 103 T20I-playing countries

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, securing a 94-run victory against Hong Kong. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive batting helped Afghanistan post a competitive total. Hong Kong's batting struggled against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling attack, restricting Hong Kong to a low score.

FIDE Grand Swiss: World chess champion D Gukesh suffers second straight loss; Arjun Erigaisi stays in hunt

In the FIDE Grand Swiss, Gukesh faced his second consecutive defeat, this time against Nikolas Theodorou, while Arjun Erigaisi held Parham Maghsoodloo. Vaishali secured a win, joining Kateryna Lagno in the lead for the women's section. With a rest day approaching, players are gearing up for the crucial rounds ahead, battling for Candidates Tournament qualification.

Rs 35 lakh spent on bananas! BCCI gets HC notice for state body’s expenses

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the BCCI to respond to petitions concerning alleged financial irregularities within the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand. The court is examining claims of misused government funds intended for tournament organization. Allegations include inflated expenses, such as a significant amount spent on bananas. Petitioners also claim that promised facilities for state players were not provided.

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen stays on course for a medal

Nikhat Zareen showcased her resilience at the World Boxing Championships, overcoming a tough challenge from Japan's Yuma Nishinaka to secure a 5-0 victory and advance to the 51kg quarterfinals. However, the Indian men's contingent faced setbacks, with Lakshya Chahar, Sumit Kundu, Sachin Siwach, and Narender Berwal all exiting in the pre-quarterfinals.

Asia Cup | Batting depth or extra bowler? Team India's big question ahead of opening game against UAE

There could be a toss-up between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy for the specialist spinner’s role, while the part-time left-arm spin of Abhishek Sharma could come in handy. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are likely to share new-ball duties while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube have been made to work on their bowling in the nets.

After Test snub, Kuldeep Yadav might get to play in the Asia Cup: Ex-spinner

Kuldeep Yadav did not play a single match in India's Test series against England. Will Kuldeep Yadav feature in India's playing XI in Asia Cup 2025?

Know Your Opponents: United Arab Emirates, tournament hosts who aim to leave a mark

The United Arab Emirates, under the leadership of Muhammad Waseem, will look to establish themselves as one of the emerging teams with a strong showing in Asia Cup 2025.

Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah miss optional training ahead of Asia Cup opener: Report

India held their optional practice session a day before their Asia Cup opener. Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah did not opt for practice on Tuesday, September 9.

Asia Cup 2025: India must avoid complacency against smaller teams, says Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa has urged the Indian cricket team to avoid complacency as they start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE. He stressed the need for team unity and warned about dark horses like Afghanistan posing a serious challenge.

New Zealand name strong squad for Women's World Cup, Fran Jonas left out

New Zealand announces a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 without left-arm spinner Fran Jonas. Instead, the White Ferns picked Flora Devonshire.

Asia Cup Clash: UAE Captain Waseem Dismisses India Match as 'Just Another Game'

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem downplays the hype surrounding their Asia Cup opener against India, emphasizing a focus on executing their plans. Inspired by Afghanistan's rise, the team aims to build on their T20 World Cup qualification. Waseem revealed their strategy involves collectively limiting India's key batters and carefully managing their bowlers, rather than targeting individual players.