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An unbroken 124-run partnership between the openers see the European nation chase down the target inside 13 overs

Italy are once again without skipper Wayne Madsen, who continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder

India has opted to rest opener Abhishek Sharma for their T20 World Cup match against Namibia due to a stomach infection. Sharma, who was discharged from the hospital after two days, missed the game with Sanju Samson replacing him. Jasprit Bumrah also comes in for Mohammed Siraj in the bowling attack.

Italy achieved a historic maiden T20 World Cup victory, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. After their spinners dismissed Nepal for 123, the Mosca brothers, Anthony and Justin, delivered a dominant unbeaten opening partnership to secure the win with 7.2 overs to spare.

Over 1,300 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme in the last three years due to performance issues and doping violations. The Union sports minister informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,342 athletes exited while 2,905 new ones were inducted. Performance benchmarks are revised annually and assessed through camps.

Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy will play Norway Chess Women for the third time from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, expressing excitement about the competition and atmosphere. A trailblazer, she became India’s first female Grandmaster at 15 and crossed 2600 Elo in 2007. A two-time Women’s World Rapid Champion, she qualified for the 2026 Candidates.

Churchill Brothers will not be promoted to the Indian Super League for the 2025-26 season, the AIFF ruled, despite provisionally finishing top of the I-League. The decision followed a CAS verdict that awarded the I-League title and promotion to Inter Kashi, who will play their first game on February 14 against FC Goa.

Abhishek Sharma, who was earlier hospitalised due to a stomach infection, will miss out on the clash. Sanju Samson will come in his place for tonight`s clash

Having put to chase a target of 124 runs, the Italian men posted 124 runs without losing any wickets in 12.4 overs. Opening duo Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca showcased exceptional skills with the willow

Currently, the "Men in Blue" are placed in the second position in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.450 and two points. On the other hand, Namibia is in fourth place with a net run rate (NRR) of -1.033

Italy`s Crishan Kalugamage returned with three wickets for 18 runs in four overs. Benjamin Maneti also bagged two wickets for nine runs in four overs

Harry Brook admitted that England didn`t execute their plans well with the ball. Despite the loss, he labelled the West Indies team as a powerful side