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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given birth to many rivalries, but only a few are engraved in stone. The tussle between teams on the ground also transforms into fan wars and boils over across social media platforms.

Ajinkya Rahane revealed Sachin Tendulkar was the first to call after his retirement, while Kohli, Rohit and Bumrah sent messages.

Sourav Ganguly and wife Dona have reportedly received death threats through letters. Kolkata Police have launched an investigation.

Rashid Latif has urged Pakistan to shield Babar Azam from English media attention and use Shan Masood during the England Test tour.

West Indies have missed direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup and must now navigate the ICC Qualifier pathway to reach the tournament.

Aprilia completed a British GP podium sweep at Silverstone as Raúl Fernández won ahead of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi.

Marcus Rashford is returning to Manchester United for pre-season, but the forward faces the challenge of rebuilding trust alongside his place in the squad.

India face a growing injury crisis, with Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and several key players battling fitness concerns ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

Ashmita Chaliha defeated China’s Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 to win her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters.

Jaiswal hit 61, Gill scored 44 and Siraj smashed 32 as India chased 207 to beat Sri Lanka XI by six wickets in their warm-up game.

A leaked police dossier reportedly details bomb threats, stalking and abuse targeting Messi, Ronaldo and other footballers during the 2026 World Cup.

Ravindra Jadeja’s mimicry of Kuldeep Yadav amused Gautam Gambhir as Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 powered India on Day 2 in Colombo.

India face a major injury crisis with several key players sidelined, prompting the BCCI to review rehabilitation systems at the Centre of Excellence.

Ajinkya Rahane urges BCCI and selectors to clearly define Rohit Sharma’s role for the 2027 ODI World Cup amid ongoing speculation.

Brett Lee dismisses age debate around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the young Indian batter’s talent and performance matter more than speculation.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shifts focus to red-ball cricket, but questions remain over whether his aggressive style can succeed in Test matches.

Shakib Al Hasan says he is ready to return to Bangladesh, face trial and retire, but seeks government assurance on his safety amid ongoing cases.

Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand CM’s help to buy land; Dhami assures support and directs officials to assist as post sparks social media debate.

Teen pacer Deepesh Devendran clocks 146 kmph in TNPL, continuing India’s U-19 World Cup momentum led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

India face Sri Lanka XI in a warm-up match on August 7 in Colombo. Here’s when and where to watch live telecast and streaming in India.