Sports
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Abhishek Sharma’s India outclass NZ by 48 runs in first T20I
Nagpur: Abhishek Sharma‘s pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International in Maharashtra’s Nagpur on Wednesday, January 21. Abhishek, who has…
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Bangladesh T20 WC games to stay in India as ICC rejects BCB plea
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, January 21, confirmed that Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be played in India, as per the original…
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Pakistan backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladesh’s stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to “security concerns” in a communication to the ICC. The…
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Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain
Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is “not sure” whether his country would be competing in next month’s T20 World Cup amid the prolonged tussle over the team’s refusal to play…
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Sania Mirza launches The Next Set to support Indian women players
Hyderabad: Six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza on Tuesday announced the launch of The Next Set, an initiative aimed at mentoring and supporting India’s leading and emerging women athletes, beginning with tennis.…
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ODI series loss to NZ lays bare deeper maladies in Indian cricket
India’s One-Day International (ODI) series defeat at the hands of New Zealand has laid bare several deep flaws in the Indian team. It was not just about mistakes in the last match…
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Saina Nehwal, who inspired a generation of badminton players, retires
New Delhi: Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying…
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T20 WC: Decide to participate in India or risk removal, ICC tells Bangladesh
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on its participation in the T20 World Cup in India by January 21 or “risk being…
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New Zealand beat India by 41 runs in 3rd ODI to clinch series 2-1
Indore: Virat Kohli’s magnificent, combative century, forged with trademark resolve under mounting pressure, proved heartbreakingly insufficient as India slumped to their first-ever bilateral ODI series defeat at home against New Zealand, losing…
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India, Bangladesh U-19 captains skip customary handshake at WC match
Buawayo (Zimbabwe): The strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh filtered onto the cricket field as captains of the two teams abstained from making a customary handshake ahead of their ICC Under-19…
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PCB set to announce early start for Australia series due to weather conditions
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to announce an early start to the three-match T20 series against Australia later this month due to the weather and light conditions in Lahore. A…
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Shahid Afridi not averse to joining politics
Karachi: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi has said he is not averse to joining politics in the future after he moved his residence from his hometown Karachi to capital Islamabad. Afridi was…
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Amid T20 WC venue change row, ICC to send delegation to Bangladesh
Dubai: A two-member team of the ICC will land in Dhaka on Saturday, January 17, to resolve the deadlock surrounding Bangladesh’s participation in next month’s T20 World Cup in India, hoping to…
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U-19 World Cup: India start favourites against Bangladesh
Bulawayo: Seeking to continue their confident start to the tournament, a well-balanced India will begin as firm favourites despite facing a tricky Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC U-19 World…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Brutal ICE actions create fear among global football fans
The brutal actions of officials of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US has not only resulted in a huge uproar within the country but has also spilled over across…
