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BCB said the board’s position remains unchanged despite the ICC’s reluctance to entertain its request and both parties will continue to “explore possible solutions”

The chess champion, who will be at The Hindu Lit for Life 2026, talks about how he unwinds these days

Real Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months

Swiatek, Sabalenka’s long-term rival for the top ranking, is overdue something special in Melbourne

Mumbai's stand-in captain Siddhesh Lad has called for a change in the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout format. He believes the 9 am start times unfairly benefit the team fielding first. Lad suggests day/night matches for future knockout stages to ensure a level playing field.

Virat Kohli is in exceptional form, achieving six consecutive fifty-plus scores, including two centuries. This remarkable run brings his international century tally to 84, just 16 shy of Sachin Tendulkar's record. A recent 93 against New Zealand highlights his consistent performance, fueling speculation about his potential if 'nervous' ninetie […]

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa admitted his form dipped after a hectic 2025 season despite early title wins. He struggled in the year’s latter half but is not worried about the 2026 Candidates. Praggnanandhaa believes continuous tournaments affected his play and says an upcoming two-month break will help him rest, regroup, and prepare better.

Bangladesh Cricket Board reaffirmd its stance against traveling to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 due to security concerns, requesting matches be moved. The ICC has rejected these claims, urging Bangladesh to reconsider, but the BCB's position remains unchanged. Discussions are ongoing to find a resolution.

Kranti Gaud, a World Cup-winning cricketer from Ghuwara village, has become a local hero. Her historic victory led to her father's job reinstatement after 13 years. Gaud, inspired by Hardik Pandya, aims to perform well for UP Warriorz in the WPL and believes her success is changing perceptions about girls in sports.

When asked if the visitors were able to get any learning from playing against the stalwarts such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Nicholls said facing the Indian bigwigs was a challenge

Healy said that she is still passionate about representing Australia, but has lost the competitive edge that kept her driven over the years

The BWF Super 750 India Open will run from January 13 to 18, 2026, at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, offering a larger venue, USD 950,000 prize purse and world-ranking points, with top global and Indian shuttlers in action. The larger venue allows us to accommodate significantly more fans while delivering a better on-ground experience

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams bowed out in the first round of the Hobart International after a straight-sets loss to Tatjana Maria. The 45-year-old, who received a wild card for both Hobart and the Australian Open, will now shift focus to Melbourne, where she is set to make a record-breaking return to the Grand Slam stage

Uncapped Ayush Badoni on Monday replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand after the all-rounder was ruled out due to a rib injury. Washington suffered the injury in the series-opener on Sunday.