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Bangladesh women's cricket team defeated Indonesia by 71 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup match yesterday on August 31, 2026.  Match Summary Key Performances Bangladesh Women began their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 71-run victory over Indonesia Women on August 31, 2026. The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, where Bangladesh produced a strong all-round performance to secure an important win. Bangladesh won the match after scoring 129/8 in their 20 overs. Indonesia struggled badly

United Arab Emirates defeated Qatar by 92 runs in the 3rd match of Group B at the ACC Men's Premier Cup.  Match Summary The United Arab Emirates made a strong start to their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign with a convincing 92-run victory over Qatar in their Group B match at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday, August 31. UAE won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted an impressive 263/9 in 50 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Adeeb Usmani playing a key

Oman started their 2026 Men's Asia Cup campaign with a massive 131-run victory over Singapore at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. Match Highlights Oman began their ACC Men’s Premier Cup campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Singapore by 131 runs in their opening Group B match at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. The victory was built on a strong recovery with the bat and an excellent bowling performance. After losing early wickets, Oman showed great character to post a big total of 316/9 in

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39. The Argentina captain shared the emotional news on social media on Monday, bringing an end to an extraordinary 20-year journey with the national team. The decision was clearly not an easy one for the legendary forward, who admitted that saying goodbye to the national team still hurts deeply.  Messi explained that he had been thinking about retirement since Argentina’s defeat to Spain

One of the most popular and successful footballers in the world is Cristiano Ronaldo. The story of his journey from a young boy on the Portuguese island of Madeira to becoming a global footballing icon is one of talent, hard work, discipline and unwavering determination. Over the course of his career, Ronaldo has represented all four of football's giants: Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus & Al-Nassr. And he has helped lead to worldwide success for the Portugal national team too. He

Sri Lanka mounted a determined fightback on the fourth day of the second and final Test, but India remained firmly in control and moved closer to completing a series sweep. The hosts ended Wednesday on 229-6, just 16 runs ahead, with only four wickets remaining. Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 290 Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 290 in their first innings. Debutant spinner Saransh Jain claimed the final two wickets, allowing India captain Shubman Gill to enforce the follow-on.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team is prepared for the intense pressure surrounding the upcoming India-Pakistan clash at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai. The tournament begins on August 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with India scheduled to face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 5. India-Pakistan Clash Set to Draw Major Attention Matches between India and Pakistan are traditionally among the most-watched contests in South Asian cricket, with the rivalry often carrying pressure beyond the sporting contest. Kaur acknowledged

Czech stars Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik claimed the US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6, 10-6 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory gave Muchova and Mensik their first Grand Slam trophy as a team, after a thrilling contest that was decided by a 10-point match tiebreak. Czech Pair Make Fast Start Muchova and Mensik came out strongly in the opening set, with Mensik’s powerful serve proving difficult for their opponents to handle.

Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard for the 2026 US Open men’s singles draw, organisers confirmed on Wednesday, reversing his earlier exclusion from the tournament’s initial wildcard list. The decision comes after several days of strong reactions from fans, who questioned why the three-time Grand Slam champion had been left out during what is expected to be his farewell season. Wawrinka Set to Return to US Open The 41-year-old Wawrinka expressed his excitement after receiving the wildcard, saying he

Nepal is emerging as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually join the sport’s top tier. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has built a reputation for passionate fans, improving performances and growing domestic infrastructure. ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta believes the country has the potential to follow the paths of Afghanistan and even New Zealand. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal Gupta said Nepal could become “tomorrow’s Afghanistan”

India continued to dominate the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday, despite rain and bad light bringing the third day's play to an early conclusion. Sri Lanka reached 265-8 in reply to India's 503-9 declared, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with the possibility of a follow-on still looming. Sonal Dinusha Keeps Sri Lanka Fighting Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 85, keeping alive his hopes of scoring a second century of the series. The Sri Lankan batter has

As the cricket world prepares for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Pakistan are using an unusual training method to prepare for the continental tournament — playing practice matches against a men’s domestic side. The tournament will take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with Pakistan hoping to finally lift the trophy after finishing runners-up twice. Pakistan Turn to Men’s Team for Tough Preparation Pakistan captain Fatima Sana revealed that her team has been playing against a men’s domestic side

Serena Williams’ highly anticipated return to Arthur Ashe Stadium ended on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out of the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic. The Italian-Swiss pairing defeated Williams and Alcaraz 5-4(4), 4-1, ending a memorable comeback appearance for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Serena Receives Huge Arthur Ashe Welcome Williams had not competed at the US Open since her emotional farewell to professional tennis in 2022. The 44-year-old received a thunderous reception from

LFP Media is continuing its dedicated streaming service for football fans in the British and Irish market with the launch of Ligue 1+ for the 2025-26 season. The platform will provide supporters in the United Kingdom and Ireland with live access to every Ligue 1 McDonald’s match throughout the season. Every Ligue 1 Match Available Live Following the introduction of last season’s Ligue 1 Pass, LFP Media has expanded its offering with Ligue 1+. The streaming platform will allow subscribers in the UK

Nepal is increasingly being viewed as one of cricket’s most promising Associate nations, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) believing the Himalayan country could eventually follow the path of Afghanistan and earn a place among the sport’s Test-playing nations. With a population of around 30 million, Nepal has developed a passionate cricket culture, a growing pool of elite players and an expanding domestic competition structure. ICC Sees Huge Potential in Nepal ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said Nepal has the potential to become

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation into an incident at a club in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday. Carse, who did not feature in England’s opening Test victory at Headingley, will be replaced by Sonny Baker as the investigation continues. ECB Confirms Cricket Regulator Investigation The ECB said it had referred the matter to the Cricket Regulator, which will investigate

Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his tenure as Chelsea manager as the Blues edged Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling west London derby at Craven Cottage on Monday. Joao Pedro scored after just 31 seconds before Morgan Rogers netted on his Chelsea debut. Cole Palmer added a third after half-time, while Fulham's Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia scored to keep the hosts in contention. Pedro Gives Chelsea Dream Start Chelsea needed only 31 seconds to take the lead. A move involving Levi

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been urged to find the right balance between aggression and composure following his on-field confrontation with Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo. Both Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fees by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday following the incident. Jaiswal-Fernando Clash Sparks Debate The incident occurred on the opening day of the second Test after Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 runs in India's first innings.

England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation following a reported incident in Derby on Saturday night, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Sunday. The investigation comes as England prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s next week. ECB Confirms Investigation An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the governing body was aware of the reported incident and had begun investigating the circumstances. “We are aware of an incident which is reported to have taken place in Derby last night

The US Open will offer a record $108 million in total prize money at this year's final Grand Slam of the tennis season, marking the largest purse in the history of the sport. The announcement was made on Thursday and comes amid growing calls from players for a larger share of Grand Slam tournament revenues. Singles Champions to Earn $5.5 Million The men's and women's singles champions at the August 23 to September 13 tournament in New York will each receive $5.5 million.