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Viswanathan Anand on his legendary games and his approach to life on and off the board, in conversation with K.C. Vijaya Kumar

New Zealand’s success was built on method and clarity, with Daryl Mitchell at the centre of it

Indian doubles player Niki Poonacha will make his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open at age 30, partnering Pruchya Isaro. A late bloomer, Poonacha has risen through the Challenger circuit and earned a wildcard entry. Ranked 144 in doubles, he praised Melbourne’s player-friendly atmosphere and said the experience has motivated him to aim for regular Gran […]

Stan Wawrinka enjoyed an emotional win in what is set to be his final Australian Open, beating Laslo Djere in four sets to reach the next round. The 40-year-old, playing on a wildcard, fed off strong crowd support to claim his first Melbourne victory in five years. Ranked 139, Wawrinka said the love from fans continues to fuel his fight.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has denied reports that the ICC set a January 21 deadline for a T20 World Cup decision, saying no timeline was given. Bangladesh has again asked for an alternative venue, citing security and pride. Talks continue amid conflicting claims, with the ICC reluctant to change schedules and Bangladesh pushing for a venue or group swap. […]

Following his century, former cricketer Irfan Pathan heaped praise on Kohli by saying that the right-handed batsman has scored runs under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill

RCB has played four matches and is unbeaten in the tournament. The team is enjoying the top spot on the points table with eight points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.600. Gujarat Giants are placed in the third spot with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of -0.319

The T20 World Cup 2026 tournament will kick off from February 7, with the first game scheduled to be played between Pakistan and the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka. As of now, Bangladesh will also begin its campaign on the same day with a clash against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma nearing the twilight of their careers, attention has turned to India’s batting depth and its ability to manage a major transition. While many youngsters have shown promise, questions remain over consistency and match-winning reliability in high-pressure games

Orthopedic surgeon operates in style to win gold among Indian elite men in full marathon