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Event’s sponsor remains unable to guarantee that the team will arrive during the March window as publicised, after the originally scheduled visit on November 25 was called off

Djokovic secures 399th Grand Slam match victory; Keys downs fellow American Krueger in straight sets

Bhambri and Nicole Melichar-Martinez lost 6-3 1-6 (10-6) to the sixth seeded pairing of Tim Putz and Zhang Shuai

Sindhu notched up a 21-19 21-18 triumph over familiar foe Line Hojmark Kjaerfeldt of Denmark

The left-arm seamer maintains that his rhythm is not hinged on whether he plays every game

Stan Wawrinka, in his final Australian Open appearance, battled through a grueling five-set thriller to reach the third round. The 40-year-old Swiss veteran, playing his last professional season, outlasted young qualifier Arthur Gea in a marathon match. This historic win marks him as the oldest man to reach this stage at a Grand Slam since 1978.

While India and Australia are favoured for the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup, former South Africa spinner Paul Adams highlights Pakistan as a strong contender. Pakistan's recent Under-19 Asia Cup triumph, where they convincingly defeated India, signals their formidable presence and potential to challenge traditional powerhouses in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma lauded Tilak Varma's composure and big-match temperament, highlighting his potential for the T20 World Cup. Sharma also humorously advised Kuldeep Yadav to focus on bowling rather than appealing excessively. Both players are crucial for India's title defense campaign.

The Ranji Trophy clash between Punjab and Saurashtra saw senior India players Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja endure forgettable outings on a day of falling wickets. Gill was dismissed for a duck, while Jadeja managed only 7 runs. Saurashtra was bowled out for 172, with Punjab struggling at 87 for 5 by the end of Day 1.

The AIFF has reissued a broadcast tender for the ISL 2025–26 season after its earlier RFP failed to attract bidders. With its deal with FSDL expired, reduced production budgets, uncertain fixtures and limited bargaining power, the federation faces a tough challenge in securing a viable broadcast partner, raising concerns over revenues, broadcast quality and […]

Opener Sharma’s blistering 35-ball 84 powers India to massive 238-7 before Varun Chakravarthy’s 2-37 helps the hosts overwhelm NZ by 48 runs in opening T20I at Nagpur; Glenn Phillips’s 78 off 40 deliveries goes in vain

US tennis ace Taylor reveals holding up racquet to face intruders during London holiday with Morgan

Support from openers Atharv Kale, who contributed a steady 50 off 126 balls, and Neil Naik’s  useful 38 off 95 deliveries ensured the scoring rate remained healthy without the batters taking any unnecessary risks.

Sindhu registered a hard-fought 22-20, 21-18 win over Japan’s Manami Suizu while former World No. 1 Srikanth, currently ranked 33rd in the world, beat world No. 22 Koki Watanabe of Japan 21-15, 21-23, 24-22

Praggnanandhaa dented white’s pawn structure on the queen side but it wasn’t enough in the end as the players reached a drawn queen and pawns endgame

ISPL: Aakash Jangid of Delhi Superheros on how he remains consistent

Glenn Phillips press conference: on big chase, Indian conditions & key takeaways | IND vs NZ 1st T20I

Russell Domingo press conference: on missed chances, learnings & Friday’s do-or-die clash | SA20

Dewald Brevis press conference: on match-winning knock & focus on final | SA20

Bird Poop, Monkeys & Smog: Inside the 2026 India Open Badminton Controversy