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BWF World Championships: Indians face difficult draw in their quest to continue medal streak

The BWF World Championship begins from Monday, with few expectations but a lot of pressure on Indians to continue a run of medals that goes back to 2011.

Can the Bangladesh Cricket Board hold their next election on time?

With seasoned director Mahbub Anam stepping aside, questions over constitutional amendments, ad-hoc councilors, and third-division clubs have thrown BCB's upcoming election into doubt

Asia Cup: Mujeeb, Ghazanfar bolster full-strength Afghanistan

Both spinners haven't played for Afghanistan this year and Naveen-ul-Haq returns to the setup too having already quit ODIs

Premier League: New boy Viktor Gyokeres scores twice; injuries to Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard sour Arsenal rout of Leeds

Viktor Gyokeres shone with two goals on his Arsenal debut in a dominant 5-0 victory against Leeds. However, injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard cast a shadow over the win, raising concerns before their crucial match against Liverpool. Arsenal's impressive performance propelled them to the top of the Premier League, tied with Tottenham.

'I couldn’t get the words out': CSK star opens up on nervous encounter with AB de Villiers

Dewald Brevis, South Africa's rising cricket star, recounts his initial encounter with his idol, AB de Villiers. Overwhelmed with nervousness, Brevis struggled to ask for a picture, but de Villiers' wife intervened. This initial meeting, followed by a chance encounter at a school event where Brevis bravely asked for his number, sparked a mentorship that profoundly impacted Brevis's cricketing journey.

'No more begging': Pakistan chief Mohsin Naqvi makes huge claim on cricketing ties with India

India and Pakistan are set to clash in the Asia Cup and Women's ODI World Cup. Mohsin Naqvi advocates for equal footing in negotiations with India. Despite reservations in India, engagement is expected in multi-nation tournaments. Earlier agreement involved neutral venues. Pakistan secured concessions, including hosting rights for a future ICC Women's tournament.

US Open 2025 preview: 'Sincaraz' in focus again at Flushing Meadows; Aryna Sabalenka seeks rare streak

The US Open never had a Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meeting but they would hope the newest rivalry in men's tennis - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner - dubbed "Sincaraz" - would fare differently. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka targets her first major this year, with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff two of her biggest rivals.

Asia Cup 2025: Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan; full squad announced

Afghanistan announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Rashid Khan captaining the team. Naveen-ul-Haq returns, bolstering the pace attack alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi and others. The squad blends experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib with promising talents, aiming to challenge established teams and make a significant impact in the tournament.

Gukesh, Pragg at Sinquefield Cup; Asian Shooting Championships continue: Indian Sports LIVE, August 234

Here are all the updates from Indian sport on August 24, 2025.

Cricket | Bangladesh women's team loses twice to U-15 boys side

Bangladesh women's cricket team faced a setback in their World Cup preparations, suffering consecutive defeats against the country's Under-15 boys in the Challenge Cup. The U-15 team dominated both fixtures, outclassing Women's Red by 87 runs and Women's Green by 41 runs. Captain Nigar Sultana acknowledged that more international exposure would have been beneficial leading up to the tournament.

Online Gaming Bill 2025: WinZO withdraws money-based games after Presidential assent - 'The best is yet to come'

WinZO, one of India's leading social gaming platforms, will withdraw money-based games following the new online gaming bill. The legislation, effective August 22, 2025, prohibits real-money gaming but supports e-sports. WinZO emphasizes its commitment to compliance and innovation, despite the significant regulatory shift. Other gaming firms like Dream11 and Games24x7 are also adapting, signaling a major transformation in India's online gaming sector.

'He didn’t put a foot wrong': Sanjay Manjrekar questions Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from Asia Cup - Watch

Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the Indian selection committee's approach of rewarding players for Test performances with T20I spots, deeming it illogical. He questioned Shubman Gill's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad while expressing shock over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion despite his outstanding IPL form and recent displays of maturity in other formats.

La Liga: Real Madrid vs Oveido - How and when to watch the game in India live

Real Madrid faces Real Oviedo at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, aiming for a stronger performance after a narrow 1-0 victory against Osasuna. Oviedo, returning to La Liga after 23 years, seeks to challenge the European champions, buoyed by a sold-out home crowd. New signings like Trent Alexander-Arnold featured in Madrid's opener, with young Argentine Franco Mastantuono debuting.

3 formats, 1 captain: Is BCCI's Shubman Gill plan feasible in modern era?

After including Shubman Gill in India's Asia Cup squad and reinstating him as the vice captain, the BCCI is planning to make him the all-format leader in future. However, is that idea feasible in modern day cricket?

MCA unveils Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum

The 8,000 sq. ft centre, life size statues of Sunil Gavaskar and Sharad Pawar at the entrance, will be thrown open to public soon

Recharged Arsenal impress in win over Leeds, but depth a concern

Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goals as a Gunner and Max Dowman thrilled on his debut, but issues loom after Arsenal's convincing win over Leeds.

Arsenal's Arteta fears Saka suffered 'significant' injury

Mikel Arteta fears Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury "is significant" after the winger pulled up in the second half of Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds.

'Unbelievable! He predicted what happened next': Amitabh Bachchan recalls Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance - Watch

Amitabh Bachchan praised Sachin Tendulkar's exceptional cricketing intellect, recalling instances where Tendulkar accurately predicted game scenarios. Bachchan highlighted Tendulkar's profound knowledge and ability to foresee movements in the game and bowling strategies. Recently, the Tendulkar family celebrated Arjun Tendulkar's engagement and Sara Tendulkar's launch of her Pilates studio, marking significant personal milestones.

100 Not Out! Cristiano Ronaldo creates history, becomes first player ever to score ...

Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another milestone, becoming the first player to score 100 goals for four different clubs, reaching the mark for Al-Nassr in a Saudi Super Cup final. Despite Ronaldo's penalty and subsequent shootout conversion, Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli. The Portuguese star previously surpassed 100 goals for Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.

Durand Cup: NorthEast United thrash Diamond Harbour 6-1 to retain title in style

NorthEast United FC showcased a dominant performance, crushing debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the Durand Cup final. Alaaeddine Ajaraie's stellar play, including three assists and a penalty, earned him both Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards. Six different players scored for NorthEast, securing their second consecutive title.