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Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne (PTI photo) Marnus Labuschagne has survived another selection scare, with Cricket Australia retaining the struggling batter in its 16-member Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa.The decision came despite growing calls for Labuschagne to be dropped. Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have both questioned his place in…

Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty clinch the China Masters Super 750 title. (PTI Photo) As Chirag Shetty’s winning shot landed in the middle of the court, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy let himself go — breaking into his trademark single-leg dance, arms swinging and a broad smile lighting up his face. A delighted…

Nihal Sarin playing for American Gambits (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: The Chess Olympiad is already on Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s mind, but not quite yet. With India preparing to defend its Open title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this month, Nihal is excited about representing the country at the Olympiad. For now, though, the 22-year-old is keeping…

Misbah ul Haq (AFP Photo) Former Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for what he described as a reactive approach to handling the national team, following the decision to send seven players and two coaches back home during the ongoing Test tour of England.Misbah, who recently resigned as Pakistan’s national…

shoaib akhtar and babar azam Pakistan cricket appears to be entering a major rebuilding phase after a disastrous start to the England tour, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) already making significant changes before the three-Test series has even reached its conclusion.England have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead after registering two emphatic victories. The hosts…

Erling Haaland scripts history with 300 career club goals, breaking the barrier quicker than Ronaldo and Mbappe/ Image: AP Erling Haaland has done what he has become so accustomed to doing: score another goal and make history along the way.The Norway striker reached 300 club career goals as Manchester City maintained their perfect start to…

Ronaldo was caught peeking at rival tactics before Al-Nassr suffered their first defeat of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo has never been one to leave a competitive edge unexplored.But even by Ronaldo’s standards, his latest attempt to gain an advantage was rather cheeky.The Al-Nassr captain was caught on camera appearing to sneak a look at Al-Ittihad…

India booked their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament for the first time in 20 years after beating Bangladesh 3-0 in their final qualifying match on Sunday.The victory was India’s second in three matches and took them to six points. However, they had to wait for the result of the later Syria…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, left, attempts a shot on goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Kylian Mbappe endured a night to forget as Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season, with the French forward facing…

Gianni Infantino (Image credit: FIFA ) FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election next year despite growing pressure over his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, football’s world governing body said on Sunday.Infantino is seeking a fourth and final term that would keep him in charge of FIFA until 2031. His…