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‘Just to see the other names…’: Hazlewood on reaching 300 Test wickets 

With his six-wicket haul against Bangladesh on the third day of the first Test at Darwin, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood also crossed the 300 Test-wicket milestone in his career. As Hazlewood picked…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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‘The project here is exciting’: Alejandro Garnacho on joining Aston Villa ahead of Premier League season

After several seasons at Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho starts a new chapter with Aston Villa Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 13:58:09 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Alejandro Garnacho, who…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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‘There were people in the stands shouting…’: Ollie Pope on England crowd jeers

With Jacob Bethell missing the three-Test series against Pakistan, England batsman Ollie Pope has been recalled to the Test side after being dropped during the 2025-2026 Ashes against arch rivals Australia. Pope,…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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‘Hope is to bring trophy home’: Harmanpreet Singh eyes Hockey World Cup glory

Harmanpreet Singh said the World Cup presents a major opportunity for the team, especially with several senior players in the squad. Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 13:17:54 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Badminton Worlds 2026: Delhi hotels swap rice for kanji to host shuttlers

As hosts to badminton’s World Championships, from August 17 to 23, Delhi will let go of its staple long-grained rice. Instead, rice will be simmered with ginger, garlic and chicken broth into…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Who is Finlay Tarling, cyclist who died in Portugal: Younger brother of Paris Olympian

In a tragic incident, 19-year-old British cyclist Finlay Tarling, a member of cycling team NSN Development team, a team co-owned by former FC Barcelona player and World Cup winner Andres Ineista, lost…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Why heat and wind are closely monitored by Badminton World Championships organisers

Birds in badminton always meant duck or goose feathers. The avian variety, pigeons, have wanted in on the Badminton World Championships too, and remain a challenge even as organisers try to keep…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Wall of China awaits India in women’s hockey World Cup opener

Published on: Aug 15, 2026, 11:31:48 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Amstelveen , A confident India face a stern opening test in the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup here…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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How periods became a live issue at badminton World Championships in Delhi

Kirsty Gilmour, the feisty jump smasher from Scotland, had once taken a set off World No 1 An Se-young, of South Korea, at the All England. “I had to run away immediately…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug

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Mahindra’s Formula E stay a long-term strategy, not an up-and-down manufacturer cycle: Bertrand

Mahindra's Formula E stay a long-term strategy, not an up-and-down manufacturer cycle: Bertrand Updated on: Aug 15, 2026, 11:23:43 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link London, Mahindra Racing's decision to…

By Sohail Khan · 15 Aug