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BWF World Championships Men’s Singles Winners: Complete List of Champions

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Check the complete list of BWF World Championships men’s singles winners from 1977 to 2025, including Lin Dan, Viktor Axelsen and Shi…

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Sinquefield Cup 2026: Praggnanandhaa picks win over Jorden van Foreest

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

On the 14th move, van Foreest gave up his Queen for a Rook and a Bishop but Praggnanandhaa still had enough tempo…

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'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is extraordinary...': Former Team India cricketer Harbhajan Singh - Mid-Day

By Google News — India Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is extraordinary...': Former Team India cricketer Harbhajan Singh  Mid-Day

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‘This could be my last World Cup’: Manpreet Singh eyes title to end India’s 51-year wait - The Times of India

By Google News — India Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

‘This could be my last World Cup’: Manpreet Singh eyes title to end India’s 51-year wait  The Times of India

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Become IPL Coaches In Future? India Legend Makes Big Prediction

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made his thoughts clear on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli potentially going into coaching after retirement.

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Bangladesh's Tanzid Tamim Scripts History With Astounding Hundred In First Australia Test

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia, doing so in only his second Test.

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BWF World Championships Host Cities: Full List From 1977 to 2026

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

New Delhi hosts the BWF World Championships from August 17, 2026 — India’s first time since Hyderabad in 2009. See every host…

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AUS vs BAN, 1st Test Day 2 LIVE updates: Hazlewood, Starc strike with new ball; Bangladesh lead crosses 100

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

AUS vs BAN 1st Test, Day 1: Catch all of the live updates and highlights from Day 2 of the first Test…

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What is Ravindra Jadeja’s record in Sri Lanka ahead of IND vs SL Test series?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 2h ago · 1 min read

Find out how Ravindra Jadeja has previously performed in Sri Lanka ahead of India’s two-Test series beginning on Saturday, August 15.

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Harbhajan Singh Explains "Only Way" A Bowler Can Win Battle Against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

"I have not seen a player like him before, one who can dominate the world at 14-15 years of age," Harbhajan told…

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Mahindra sees Maini as future Formula E driver: CEO Bertrand

By The Hindu Sportstar · 3h ago · 1 min read

Maini, who is Mahindra’s reserve driver while also competing in Formula 2, has been involved with the team’s development programme and has…

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India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Schedule, Squads, Predicted XIs & Streaming Details

By The Hindu Sportstar · 3h ago · 1 min read

India vs Sri Lanka 2026 Test series starts August 15! Check full schedule, Shubman Gill-led squad, expected playing XIs, Galle match timings…

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Where can you watch TNPL 2026 today? Madurai Panthers vs Chepauk Super Gillies live streaming details

By The Hindu Sportstar · 3h ago · 1 min read

Know where to watch Madurai Panthers vs Chepauk Super Gillies live in TNPL 2026, including TV broadcast, live streaming details, match time…

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Why Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill Would Be Wrong To Leave Out Sarfaraz Khan

By NDTV Sports · 3h ago · 1 min read

While Sarfaraz has been included in the squad as a replacement for injured batter Sai Sudharsan, it's not a straightforward case for…

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The 'Financial Clause' In Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez's Marriage That Makes Them Immune

By NDTV Sports · 3h ago · 1 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez married in a private ceremony, reportedly under a separation of property regime.

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