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Lionel Messi put aside his aversion to politics Thursday and walked alongside Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate his club championship with Inter Miami, handing the US president a rare photo-op. Soccer legend Lionel Messi put aside his aversion to politics Thursday and walked alongside Donald Trump at the White House to commemorate his club…

India capitalised on England’s mistakes to post a massive total, with Sanju Samson leading the charge with a commanding knock. England captain Harry Brook admitted that crucial fielding lapses, including dropping Sanju Samson’s catch, proved costly as his side went down to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final. Speaking during the post-match presentation, Brook…

Unbeaten till the semi-final, South Africa were knocked out of the T20 World Cup by New Zealand. The Aiden Markram side failed with both bat and ball and ended up losing at Eden Gardens by 9 wickets. It all slipped away so quickly through the fingers of South Africa that they stood there at the end of…

P V Sindhu has now returned to the country after pulling out of the All England Championships in Birmingham. New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian badminton star P V Sindhuconfessed on Tuesday that she struggled to remain calm during the three-day ordeal in Dubai, wishing it to be the first and last such experience in her life.…

The entire Tendulkar family, dressed in traditional outfits, appeared delighted on the occasion of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya’s mehndi-sangeet ceremony. Former cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar, is all set to start a new chapter in his life as he is getting married to Saaniya Chandhok. While the Ambanis hosted Arjun and Saaniya a few days…

Pakistan Cricket Board officials felt that since the players are rewarded for good show, they should also pay penalties for poor results. Pakistan cricketers have reportedly been punished by their cricket board in the wake of their disappointing performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The Salman Ali Agha-led outfit exited…

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting on Tuesday after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing of Iran. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting on Tuesday after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing of Iran and the resultant…

Sanju Samson’s sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India’s dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out the West Indies with a five-wicket win in Kolkata on Sunday to set up a semi-final against England. Sanju Samson’s sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India’s dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as…

Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite beating Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super 8 clash in Kandy. Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite beating Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super 8 clash in Kandy. After posting 212/8, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka…

India put behind its 76-run loss to South Africa in style as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side slammed 256/4 in its second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against Zimbabwe India put behind its 76-run loss to South Africa in style as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side slammed 256/4 in its second T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8…

Lionel Messi recently opened up about his regret at not learning English when he was young, saying it makes him feel ‘half-ignorant’ when interacting with famous people. Messi’s comments came during an interview with a Mexican podcast. The Argentine is currently gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and he wrapped up a sensational season with…

Despite the recent slump, Abhishek Sharma vows to stick with the same mindset that has made him the most feared T20I batter currently. Abhishek Sharma, India’s new-age batting prodigy and a cornerstone of their recent T20I dominance, finds himself in the midst of an untimely slump – in the thick of a World Cup, no less. Arriving…

Shubman Gill gave Google CEO Sundar Pichai a batting masterclass at Google’s Gurugram office, explaining how to play the short ball using wrists and hips instead of arm extension. In a rare overlap between the tech and cricketing worlds, India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill shared the stage with Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the tech…

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan enters wedlock for the second time as he gets married to Sophie Shine in Delhi NCR. Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has entered wedlock once again, marrying entrepreneur Sophie Shine in a wedding ceremony filled with festive fervor. The official announcement was made by the couple through a shared post on social…

A video has hit the internet in which Hardik Pandya is seen blowing flying kisses towards Mahieka from the boundary line during the India vs Netherlands clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been spotted on various occasions displaying his love for his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma…

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi delivered a stinging rebuttal to Shadab Khan’s criticism of past players, after the all-rounder highlighted their failure to defeat India in World Cups. One of the greatest players ever to represent Pakistan, Shahid Afridi, was not pleased with the criticism he and some of his contemporaries received from Shadab Khan. After Pakistan’s…

Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, was present in Colombo during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, was present in Colombo during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match. The much-hyped game took place after a long-drawn drama that saw Pakistan making a boycott…

Australia hit an all-time low after failing to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The 2021 champions lost to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the group stage. The Men in Yellow’s exit is an unprecedented moment in cricket history. The Australian cricket team has sunk to an embarrassing low after they…

The owner of Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk has donated more than $200,000 to skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after the athlete was disqualified from the Milano Cortina Winter Games before competing over the use of a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia, the club said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Heraskevych was disqualified last…

Pathum Nissanka turned a tricky chase into a walk in the park with a belligerent 52-ball 100 to power Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over Australia and secure their place in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Opener Pathum Nissanka turned a tricky chase into a walk in the park with a belligerent 52-ball…

Shoaib Akhtar made a desperate attempt to change his stance after calling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi “incompetent and illiterate”. Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar did not even wait 24 hours before making an embarrassing U-turn on the comments he had made against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi. Speaking on an Indian…

T20 World Cup: The 61-run win is India’s ‘biggest’ in terms of run-margin over Pakistan in T20I format Ishan Kishan merged power with finesse for a fifty before Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Pakistan top-order with his malevolently talented right-arm, powering India to a T20 World Cup Super Eight berth clinching one-sided 61-run win in Colombo on Sunday. Kishan’s…

US-born Winter Olympics star Eileen Gu has reportedly been paid a staggering $6.6 million by China. The 22-year-old skiing sensation has apparently been paid a huge sum after switching her allegiance away from Team USA. Gu was “paid $6.6 million” by the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau in 2025, as per the Wall Street Journal. A public budget…

ILIA MALININ has been hailed for the “poise” and “class” he showed after choking the men’s free skating gold medal he was tipped to win. Malinin, 21, had held a stranglehold on the discipline and arrived at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on an unbeaten streak dating back to 2023.   The American has also embraced his ‘Quad…

Mohammad Hafeez has claimed that the chatter around Usman Tariq is a psychological win for Pakistan over India ahead of their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, February 15. Hafeez feels that the spinner has created panic within the Indian camp. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez feels that the chatter around Usman Tariq is already a psychological…

As India prepares to face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026, airfare from Delhi to Colombo has surged by 500%, with economy tickets now costing around Rs 1,10,000. The R.Premadasa Stadium, with a capacity of 35,000, is sold out for this highly anticipated match on February 15, 2026. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026, Colombo:…

T-shirts on the Olympics online store commemorating past venues include one for the 1936 Games in Berlin. Nazi Germany hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics that year, as it was starting to ramp up its repression. A commemorative T-shirt on the Olympics online store marking the 1936 Games in Berlin under Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist, or…

In a late night development PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi requested the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to withdraw the boycott. The India vs Pakistan marquee clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled to be held on February 15 will go ahead as per schedule after Pakistan decided to reverse its earlier decision to boycott the…

India-Pakistan cricket row: Pakistan had earlier decided to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 clash against arch-rivals India, despite being warned by the ICC regarding the potential consequences. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put forward three demands to end its ongoing impasse with the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to NDTV sources. Pakistan had earlier…

Siraj admitted he was left stunned when Suryakumar Yadav first called to tell him to get ready for a last-minute link-up with India’s T20 World Cup squad. Mohammed Siraj justified his late inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad, drafted in after Harshit Rana’s injury, with a sensational spell in the tournament opener against the USA, giving…

A warming climate and the use of artificial snow is making it more dangerous and difficult to compete at the Winter Olympics. In the Italian Dolomites, snow machines will pump out a total of 50,000 cubic metres (1.76 million cubic feet) of artificial snow over the next two weeks, to ensure pristine conditions for the skiing and…

The Indian U19 team led by Ayush Mhatre defeated England in the final of the 2026 World Cup to win their sixth title, the most in the history of the tournament. Ayush Mhatre and his boys created history by defeating England in the U19 World Cup 2026 final at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. India now…

Displaying absolute dominance, a Smriti Mandhana-inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Displaying absolute dominance, a Smriti Mandhana-inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second Women’s Premier League title with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, who once again failed to seize the moment on the biggest…

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has appealed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for February 15, 2026. SLC President Shammi Silva expressed concerns over potential financial losses and broader economic impacts related to the event. Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has reportedly…

India and Pakistan are scheduled to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (February 4) confirmed that the Pakistan men’s cricket team will not play their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. Archrivals India and Pakistan are…

Hardik Pandya’s social media reflects his vibrant life, showcasing his journey from struggles to cricket stardom, highlighting his impact as a key all-rounder Let’s start with Instagram because Hardik Pandya’s social media handle is a mirror to his everyday life. Whether it is him gyming, training, being out for a swim, playing with his son or chanting…

Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final Highlights, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: World World No. 1 Alcaraz handed Djokovic his first defeat in an Australian Open final to become the youngest men’s player to win a Career Grand Slam. Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated…

Pakistan will take part in this month’s men’s T20 World Cup – but will not play their scheduled match against tournament co-hosts India. The country had been considering boycotting the competition after Bangladesh withdrew citing safety fears over travelling to India. Political tensions have meant Pakistan and India have not faced each other outside men’s major tournaments…

Novak Djokovic created history and broke multiple world records after a five-set thriller against Jannik Sinner to reach the final of the 2026 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will play in his first major summit clash since the 2024 Wimbledon Novak Djokovic pulled off one of the greatest performances of his career to reach his…

Pakistan could end up facing a USD 38 million legal battle with the broadcaster if they decide to boycott the India match in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, may succeed in the arena of appeasement politics, potentially garnering support for his role as the country’s Interior Minister,…

Manoj Tiwary reckons that the BCCI will take the tough call of sacking Gautam Gambhir if the T20 World Cup title defence doesn’t go according to plan. Former India batter Manoj Tiwary reckons the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will take the tough call of sacking head coach Gautam Gambhir if the T20 World…

Cricket Scotland’s chief executive, Trudy Lindblade, expressed her sympathy for Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) removed Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup 2026. Cricket Scotland’s chief executive, Trudy Lindblade, expressed her sympathy for Bangladesh after the International Cricket Council (ICC) removed Bangladesh and added Scotland to the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting…

Nazmul Islam was removed as the finance committee chairman in the Bangladesh Cricket Board over his ‘India agent’ dig at former captain Tamim Iqbal. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reinstated director M Nazmul Islam as finance committee chairman, according to The Daily Star. The development comes after the International Cricket Council (ICC) replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for…

Mohsin Naqvi said a final decision will be announced by Monday, but a boycott of the T20 World Cup is unlikely to materialise. After days of chaos and boycott threats from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in purported solidarity with Bangladesh, the issue now appears to be losing momentum. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has said a final…

The International Cricket Council has warned Pakistan of total isolation over its threat to withdraw from T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh. Sanctions like no bilateral series, Asia Cup exclusion, no NOCs for PSL overseas players could be handed. As the deadline for the 2026 T20 World Cup approaches, the relationship between the Pakistan Cricket Board…

Bangladesh’s inability to feature in the T20 World Cup 2026 has received a strong reaction from the World Cricketers’ Association. Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 exit was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday, with the sport’s global governing body announcing the inclusion of Scotland as a replacement team. This bold decision was taken by…

Delhi Capitals notched a comprehensive seven-wicket win over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay in contention for the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League in Vadodara on Saturday. Delhi Capitals notched a comprehensive seven-wicket win over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay in contention for the playoffs of the Women’s Premier League in Vadodara on Saturday. After…

Thomas Frank’s job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to four points. Thomas Frank’s job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday as…

Bangladesh will boycott next month’s men’s T20 World Cup and have been replaced by Scotland. Scotland, ranked 14 in the world, have been called up by the International Cricket Council (ICC) by virtue of being the highest-ranked team not already at the tournament and will take Bangladesh’s place in Group C. Bangladesh had asked for their games…

Bangladesh have decided not to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns. Bangladesh have decided not to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns. They took the decision after the International Cricket Council (ICC) denied their request to shift their matches out of India. Bangladesh wanted their…

Bangladesh on Thursday refused to travel to India for the marquee tournament, a day after the ICC rejected their request to shift their matches to a neutral venue. Bangladesh has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards after the governing body rejected its request to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India. The Bangladesh…

Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation Controversy: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh’s request to move their T20 World Cup match from India. Bangladesh T20 World Cup Participation Controversy Highlights: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected Bangladesh’s request to move their T20 World Cup match from India. According to NDTV sources, the ICC, led…

Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul warns ICC against BCCI pressure, rejects venue conditions for T20 World Cup. Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that if the International Cricket Council ‘bows to pressure’ from BCCI and tries to impose pressure on the Bangladesh Cricket Board by setting unreasonable conditions, the country will not accept those. Asif…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not held any talks with Scotland about possibly replacing Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not held any talks with Scotland about possibly replacing Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2026, according to a report by BBC. Media reports claimed…

Saina Nehwal opened up on her plans and broke her silence on her absence from the badminton court for three years. The London Olympics bronze medalist opened up speculation over her retirement. Nehwal last played a competitive match in June 2023. Saina Nehwal ended the speculation over her playing future amid rumours of her retiring from the…

The Pakistan Cricket Board paused T20 World Cup 2026 preparations, backing Bangladesh’s demand to move matches from India. ICC’s decision on Bangladesh’s request is awaited. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has halted its team’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held next month in India and Sri Lanka, in line…

Shubman Gill’s captaincy received criticism from former India player Ajinkya Rahane, as New Zealand posted 338 in the third ODI. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips smashed spectacular centuries as New Zealand piled up a massive total of 338 against India in the third ODI in Indore on Sunday. Despite taking two wickets in the first two overs,…

Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez paused her opening-round match at the Australian Open to help a fainting ball girl, before securing a three-set win on Sunday, January 18. Sonmez created history with her win, but it was her selfless act that won hearts of the fans. Turkiye’s Zeynep Sonmez progressed to the second round of the Australian Open…

Controversy erupted during the U-19 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh when the two captains did not shake hands after the toss. Controversy erupted during the U-19 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh when the two captains did not shake hands after the toss. India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar,…

Senior Bangladesh cricketer Mohammad Mithun, who has led the boycott protests against the country’s cricket board following disparaging remarks by top official M. Najmul Islam, has revealed that he has received life threats amid the unrest Senior Bangladesh cricketer Mohammad Mithun, who has led the boycott protests against the country’s cricket board following disparaging remarks by top…

The internet user never expected a reply from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). However, to his surprise the PCB emailed back asking for his KYC documents. What started as a harmless prank has now turned into an unexpectedly serious cricket business moment. A social media user jokingly applied to bid for the controversial Pakistan Super League (PSL)…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a revised schedule of the country’s flagship T20 league – BPL – after players’ boycott led to cancellation of matches on Thursday. The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 has been thrown into a scheduling disarray following a high-profile player boycott that forced the removal of a senior board official, M Nazmul…

Despite M Najmul Islam’s removal from the key BCB post, two matches of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) scheduled for the day were postponed Bangladesh cricket is on the boil. If the controversy surrounding the country’s cricket board refusing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup was not enough, its now-sacked finance committee head…

An unverified video from the IND vs NZ 2nd ODI in Rajkot has gone viral, claiming the stadium DJ played the meme track “Krrish Ka Sunega Gaana?” during the drinks break. Though unconfirmed by officials or broadcasters, the clip appears light-hearted and has gained widespread attention online, entertaining fans as an amusing but unverified moment. An unverified…

USA cricket official says India did not deny visas to their four players for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. A United States cricket official has refuted claims that India has denied visas to four Pakistani-origin players ahead of the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, clarifying that the visas are delayed, not denied. In…

The BCCI selection committee made some bold changes in the squad as the T20 World Cup roster was announced. India is blessed with immense cricketing talent but there aren’t many specialist finishers the team can put its faith in. Then emerged Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, who brought plenty of promise with his selection…

The statement comes amid growing backlash from cricketers, with the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issuing an ultimatum demanding the resignation of BCB Director M Nazmul Islam over his remarks. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed regret over controversial remarks made by director, M Nazmul Islam, clarifying that the comments do not reflect the Board’s…

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has remained firm in its stance to not play its T20 World Cup matches in India following a video conference with the International Cricket Council officials on Tuesday. “The BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns,” the BCB said in a media release. “The board…

The lack of gametime for all-rounder Nitish Reddy has led to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raising a question mark on whether the selection committee is aligned with the coaching staff. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned whether the Indian team management – led by captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir – are not…

Xabi Alonso’s exit from Real Madrid sent shockwaves across the sporting spectrum. Xabi Alonso’s exit from Real Madrid stunned the world of football, with reactions coming from top athletes in other sports too. Khabib Nurmagomedov, an MMA icon, couldn’t hold back his frustration seeing Alonso, a man he called one of the ‘top three coaches’ in the…

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket. Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket. Wicket-keeper batter Healy, who has won six T20 World Cups, two 50-over World…

The Gautam Gambhir-led team management was severely criticised for risking Washington Sundar in the 1st ODI against New Zealand. An injured Washington Sundar came out to bat in the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, leaving many questioning the Gautam Gambhir-led management’s approach. Sundar remained unbeaten on 7 off 7 in the series opener,…

Virat Kohli broke yet another massive record of Sachin Tendulkar during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Virat Kohli added another feather to his already illustrious career, going past Sachin Tendulkar in a rare list during the first ODI against the Stadium at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Kohli came at the wicket…

In the aftermath of the Mustafizur Rahman controversy, the BCB has already showed its unwillingness to send the senior national team in India for its T20 World Cup matches. In the aftermath of the Mustafizur Rahman controversy, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has already showed its unwillingness to send the senior national team in India for its…

The ICC head Jay Shah will meet BCCI officials on Sunday, hoping to find a solution to the immediate problem of Bangladesh’s reluctance to travel to India for the T20 World Cup The ICC Chair, Jay Shah, will meet BCCI officials on Sunday, hoping to find a solution to the immediate problem of Bangladesh’s reluctance to travel…

Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. Osimhen steered home a long cross from the left by Bruno Onyemaechi two minutes into the second half as…

Mary Kom and fellow Manipuri Onler were married for over two decades, and their divorce in 2025 shocked close family and acquaintances. “What’s the point of all that I achieved?” wondered MC Mary Kom as she opened up to PTI about the “darkest phase” of her life, which included a painful divorce, near bankruptcy, and a quiet…

Virat Kohli was unable to control his smile after meeting a young fan who closely resembled him. Watch the video here. Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned in being prepared to the best of his ability for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning January 11. The 37-year-old experienced batter has been sweating it…

Bangladesh requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift its T20 World Cup games out of India after the BCCI instructed IPL franchise KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from its roster The BCCI top brass on Friday took stock of operations at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, while also discussing the streamlining of India U-19…

Neymar has extended his stay with Santos until the end of 2026. Neymar’s Santos secured its survival in Brazil’s Serie A with a 3-0 win over Cruzeiro, and the 33-year-old soccer star later confirmed he will undergo surgery on his left knee. Playing its last league match of the season, Santos – which achieved a global following…

The International Cricket Council has rejected Bangladesh’s demand of moving its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka, NDTV sources have confirmed. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the venue change demand from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the wake of the pacer Mustafizur Rahman controversy.. The BCB, upset over Mustafizur Rahman’s release…

6 teams, including the USA and the UAE, have approached ICC with help of getting an India Visa for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan-origin players have a history of facing delays in getting visas. Fearing the same, the associate nations have approached the ICC to intervene. In the past, England’s Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir,…

BCB president Aminul Islam states that Bangladesh’s participation in T20 World Cup 2026 depends on ICC’s response regarding security concerns in India. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said the board’s next move on the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will hinge on the International Cricket Council’s response, after Bangladesh formally asked for their…

Novak Djokovic, has decided to pull out of next week’s Adelaide International, the build-up event for the year’s first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. Former World No.1 and the world’s most successful player, Novak Djokovic, has decided to pull out of next week’s Adelaide International, the build-up event for the year’s first Grand Slam tournament, the…

Explaining his decision to quit PTPA, Novak Djokovic said: “my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.” Novak Djokovic is cutting ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, a group he co-founded that sued the sport’s governing bodies last year, writing on social media Sunday that “my values and approach…

Kolkata Knight Riders asked by BCCI to release Mustafizur Rahman amidst India-Bangladesh tensions, with Shah Rukh Khan and KKR facing political criticism. In what might come as a major blow to the Kolkata Knight Riders, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday said that the board has asked the franchise to release Mustafizur Rahman, the Bangladesh pacer, with…

Shreyas Iyer was provisionally named in India’s squad on Saturday for the home one-day international series against New Zealand starting Jan. 11. India will host the Black Caps in a white-ball engagement — three ODIs and five T20s — in the build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup. Iyer returns to the international fold after sustaining a…

BCCI asks IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid controversy. In a significant move that highlights the intersection of sport and geopolitics, the BCCI has formally requested that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) release Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The announcement was made by…

AN NFL star has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and will play no further part in this season. The terrifying discovery brings an end to New Orleans Saints star Chris Olave’s excellent campaign. Olave, 25, had been due to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 to close out a relatively positive year…

Algeria kept up their winning run at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, making it three out of three in Group E as they beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 on Wednesday to affirm their status among the tournament favourites. Goals in the first half from Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi and Ibrahim Maza saw a second-string side register a…

A New Year brings new possibilities. All around the world, people are celebrating the start of a new year with the hope that it brings joy and peace A New Year brings new possibilities. All around the world, people are celebrating the start of a new year with the hope that it brings joy and peace. Virat…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Madrid said in a brief statement the France superstar had been diagnosed with a sprain but did not provide a timeline for his recovery. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Madrid…

Arjun Erigaisi made history at the World Blitz Championship in Doha after securing a bronze medal, becoming only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand in 2017 to achieve a rare feat. After leading the standings before the semi-final, Arjun lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Indian Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi created history at the World Blitz Championship and emulated…

Novak Djokovic, the undisputed king of men’s tennis with a record 24 Grand Slam titles, opened up in a refreshingly honest manner about the challenges of breaking into the sport’s elite level during the height of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry. Novak Djokovic, the undisputed king of men’s tennis with a record 24 Grand Slam titles, opened…

Mohammed Shami’s long, uneasy absence from India’s white-ball plans may finally be nearing an end After months of speculation over his fitness, form, and future, the 35-year-old fast bowler is back on the selectors’ radar, with the 2027 ODI World Cup now emerging as a clear reference point for his potential return. According to NDTV’s conversation with…

Deepti Sharma trapped Nilakshika Silva leg-before in the 14th over to become the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is with her 152nd dismissal. Bowlers produced a spotless effort after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as dominant India defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 whitewash in…

Gautam Gambhir has managed to win only 7 out of 19 Tests played so far as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not planning to part ways with Gautam Gambhir despite India’s poor show in the five-day format of the game since his appointment…

The Dubai Sports Council, led by Vice Chairman Khalfan Belhoul, is focusing on building a sustainable, community-driven sporting culture with cricket as a central pillar. The Dubai Sports Council has long been at the forefront of transforming the United Arab Emirates into a global sporting hub. Under the leadership of Vice Chairman H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, the council…

Mandhana has played a total of 32 international matches for India in 2025 and, with the help of 6 centuries and 7 fifties, has amassed a total of 1703 runs. Smriti Mandhana was on fire for Team India on Sunday (December 28) against Sri Lanka. In the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-match series, the left-handed batter…

Since the Asia Cup in September, the Indian men’s and women’s teams have refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts in international matches, in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has opened up regarding India’s “no-handshake” policy, stating that Pakistan is fine with not reciprocating gestures…