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Test Cricket's Quality in Question: England Legends Demand Radical Overhaul of Rules Or Cook & Vaughan Advocate for Test Cricket Reforms Amid Quality Concerns

Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan have called for significant reforms to Test cricket rules. Cook suggested allowing teams to take two new balls within 160 overs at their discretion, while Vaughan advocated for broader substitution rules beyond concussion replacements to maintain match quality. Both believe these changes are crucial for Test cricket's competitiveness and player welfare.

Irfan Pathan's Dhoni Revelation Sparks Controversy: Hookah Claims and Friendship Under Scrutiny

Irfan Pathan's relationship with MS Dhoni is under scrutiny again after an old interview resurfaced, suggesting Dhoni's alleged favouritism towards hookah-smoking players. This contrasts with Pathan's earlier statements about his close friendship with Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa. Despite his all-round abilities, Pathan's career ended abruptly, leading to speculation about Dhoni's influence on his exclusion.

Donnarumma: I'll 'improve' to fit Pep's Manchester City style

Gianluigi Donnarumma said he will try to improve his ability to pass the ball out from the back after transferring to Manchester City.

Rivaba Jadeja, Wife of Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, Joins Students in Kabaddi and Tug-of-War Match: Watch! OR MLA Rivaba Jadeja Shows Sporting Spirit, Plays Kabaddi and Tug-of-War with Students in Jamnagar

Rivaba Jadeja, BJP MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, enlivened G.D. Shah High School's Sports Day in Jamnagar. She actively participated in traditional games like kabaddi and tug-of-war alongside students, creating an energetic atmosphere. Clips of the same were shared on her social media handle and have gone viral.

FIFA Sanctions Argentina, Five Other Nations for Racist Abuse and Discrimination OR FIFA Fines Messi's Argentina, Five Others for Discrimination and Racism During World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA has levied significant sanctions against six national football federations, including Lionel Messi's Argentina, due to racist abuse incidents during World Cup qualifiers in June. Albania received the heaviest fine, facing charges related to disturbing a national anthem and inappropriate messaging. These fresh set of sanctions highlight FIFA's focus on kicking out racism from the sport.

Sanju Samson's Asia Cup Spot in Doubt? Irfan Pathan Outlines Path to Playing XI Amid Jitesh Sharma Omission

Despite Sanju Samson's impressive domestic form in the Kerala Cricket League, his place in India's Asia Cup 2025 playing XI is uncertain due to Shubman Gill's return. Irfan Pathan suggests Samson could potentially replacing Jitesh Sharma, but highlighted that he needs to play lower down the batting order to do so.

Asia Cup Hockey: India Squander Chances, Draw 2-2 with South Korea in Super 4s Clash

India faced a disappointing start in the Super4s stage of the Asia Cup, drawing 2-2 with South Korea after leading early. Despite Hardik Singh's initial goal, South Korea surged ahead with two quick goals. Harmanpreet Singh's late assist to Mandeep Singh salvaged a draw, but India's poor finishing and missed penalty corners highlighted a lackluster performance.

Jordan Cox Earns England Call-Up for Ireland T20 Series

The 24-year-old was in sizzling form in the Hundred recently where he was named player of the tournament

MLB Playoff Picture: Expert Predictions for September Showdowns, Division Races & Bold Calls for 2025 Season Finish

With less than a month left to play in the regular season, here's what our experts think will happen.

MLB Stock Watch: Analyzing the 2025 Trade Deadline Deals and Missed Opportunities, One Month Later

A look at where all 30 teams stand ahead of the final stretch -- and if their deadline deals have actually paid off.

Espanyol Fan Avoids Jail Time in Iñaki Williams Racist Abuse Case

An Espanyol fan accused of racially insulting Athletic Bilbao forward Iñaki Williams during a LaLiga match five years ago accepted a deal to avoid prison time on Wednesday.

Fan Groups Pressure FIFA, UEFA to Block Overseas League Games Amid Integrity Concerns

Football fans from more than 400 club supporter groups in Europe urged FIFA and UEFA on Wednesday to block requests from the Spanish and Italian leagues to play games abroad.

Picking all 14 teams to make the 2025 NFL playoffs

Which teams from last season's playoffs will return? Who will be the surprises in the 14-team bracket? And who will win the Super Bowl?

Life on the WNBA fringe: Suitcases, sacrifice, soul-searching

There's seemingly no limit to the lengths some players will go to keep their WNBA dreams alive.

How Piastri changed the fate of McLaren and Alpine

Three years ago, a court ruled that Oscar Piastri's move from Alpine to McLaren could go through. Now, he leads the drivers' championship while Alpine is dead last in the constructors'. What changed?

Italian GP 2025 - Monza: F1 times, predictions, stats, facts

Formula 1 heads to Monza, the Temple of Speed and home of Ferrari for round 16 of the 2025 season. Find out the stats, session times and latest news.

Report: Clippers skirted NBA salary cap with Kawhi Leonard payment

The Clippers reportedly have been accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap by paying $28 million to Kawhi Leonard for a "no-show job."

Shreyas Iyer Under Pressure to Perform in Duleep Trophy After Asia Cup Omission; Semifinals Preview

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup snub puts him in the spotlight as he aims to prove his worth in the Duleep Trophy semifinal. West Zone boasts a star-studded lineup, while Central Zone relies on Patidar's form. Injury concerns plague both zones, while South and North Zone face off in the other semifinal, each grappling with squad changes and player unavailability.

US Open: MS Dhoni makes surprise appearance for Novak Djokovic clash - watch

MS Dhoni, the former Indian cricket captain, made headlines at the US Open 2025, where he watched the quarter-final match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. A photo of Dhoni with businessman Hitesh Sanghvi went viral, drawing attention both in New York and back in India. The latter also shared a video of his time with Dhoni at the competition.

India vs. South Korea Clash in Men's Hockey Asia Cup Super 4: Live Updates, Scores, and Expert Analysis

Catch all the LIVE updates from Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and South Korea in Rajgir, Bihar.