Harish Kotian

Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over as Australia went to lunch at 90 for the loss of two wickets on day two of the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

Real Madrid has issued an apology to the Chinese people after French forward Kylian Mbappe referred to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'Chinese dictator' in a podcast, leading to a fierce backlash and Chinese brands ceasing cooperation with the player.

Australian cricket fans can breathe a sigh of relief as star batter Steve Smith has been cleared of serious neck damage and is anticipated to make a full return for the crucial home Test series against New Zealand in December.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital following a meningeal irritation that caused his collapse during training last week, with his return to the touchline pending medical clearance.

Australian veteran batter Steve Smith has been cleared of serious neck damage following scans and is expected to be fit for the upcoming home Test series against New Zealand in December.

Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Venezia to stay level on points with Serie A leaders Lazio, while AC Milan suffered a surprising 4-2 home defeat against Bologna despite holding a halftime lead.

India vice-captain Tilak Varma reveals a significant shift in his batting approach, moving from number three to five, which now sees him target boundaries from the first ball instead of settling in. This strategic change has contributed to his reputation as a chase master, as India takes an unassailable 3-0 lead against New Zealand.

Veteran Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy, known for her work with Lucasfilm and Amblin Entertainment, has been tapped to lead the highly anticipated opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.

With the T20 series against New Zealand already sealed, India could like to experiment with its squad in the fourth match in Auckland, offering crucial game time to spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Parth Bhut's sensational eight-wicket performance spearheaded Saurashtra's dominant innings-and-12-run victory against Assam in the Ranji Trophy, propelling them to second place in Elite Group B, while Karnataka also registered a significant win.