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  • Sikandar Raza spins Paarl Royals to historic first win over MI Cape Town at Newlands January 5, 2026
    Sikandar Raza produced a match-winning spell of 4/13 as Paarl Royals registered their first-ever win over MI Cape Town at Newlands, cruising to a seven-wicket bonus-point victory. MI Cape Town were bowled out for a tournament-low 88, allowing the Royals to leapfrog Sunrisers Eastern Cape into second place on the SA20 Season 4 table.
  • Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess: D Gukesh pulls out of year's first event January 5, 2026
    Young chess prodigy D Gukesh has withdrawn from the Kolkata Rapid and Blitz chess tournament due to personal reasons. While Nihal Sarin has been named as his replacement, Gukesh's absence is a significant blow to the event, which was anticipated to feature a clash between Viswanathan Anand and the reigning World Champion.
  • Boxing Nationals: Rings not ready in time as delays, poor planning mar opening day January 5, 2026
    Chaos and confusion marred the opening day of the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida, with competition delayed by over four hours. Logistical issues, including a lack of operational rings and a locked venue, prevented bouts from starting as scheduled. Athletes faced prolonged waits amidst poor preparedness.
  • Shubman Gill wants 15-day camps prior to every Test series January 5, 2026
    Following a home Test series defeat, Indian captain Shubman Gill has proposed 15-day red-ball camps before each Test series to the BCCI. He emphasised the need for better preparation, citing recent tight schedules. The board is reportedly open to giving Gill more input in team planning, though the packed calendar presents challenges for implementing these ca […]
  • Mustafizur row: 'Bangladesh is not Pakistan; they don't dispatch terrorists' January 5, 2026
    Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the BCCI's decision to ask Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman, calling it an "appalling" and "unnecessary politicisation of a sporting decision.

 

  • A Messy matter! January 5, 2026
    Brazilian model Suzy Cortez claims star footballer’s wife Antonela has banned her entry from Inter Miami’s stadium because she sent him steamy pics on social media
  • Harry plays by the book, Joe sticks to his Roots January 5, 2026
    World’s top two batters Brook (78 not out) and Root (72 not out) help England recover from 57-3 to post 211-3 on rain-hit Day 1; the former reveals he’s learning to be patient on a frustrating tour that has taught him to tone down his natural instincts
  • WPL: Meg Lanning named captain of UP Warriorz January 5, 2026
    Lanning led Delhi Capitals for the first three editions, having led them to each of the summit clashes but finished on the losing end
  • Aus great Martyn wakes up from induced coma, Gilchrist confirms January 5, 2026
    Martyn’s close friend and former Aussie wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has revealed that the 54-year-old former batter has made incredible progress in treatment and could be moved out of the ICU soon.
  • Arteta enjoys Rice feast! January 5, 2026
    Arsenal manager Mikel praises England international for stretching himself to the limit and scoring a fine brace in 3-2 victory over Bournemouth

 

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