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Rampant India crush New Zealand by 7 wickets in U-19 World Cup

An all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory.

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: Live streaming details, Guwahati pitch report, probable XIs

India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: The match will be played at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

Beyond the trolling: How Harshit Rana has evolved in recent months

Going into the upcoming T20 World Cup, Harshit Rana remains an important option. His performances and numbers justify his inclusion and make a strong case for continued backing.

Detailed timeline of how Bangladesh-T20 World Cup 2026 controversy unfolded

What started with IPL eventually led to Bangladesh's exit from the T20 World Cup 2026...

Pakistan plans T20 World Cup 2026 boycott after Bangladesh exit? Mohsin Naqvi says 'Our stance is...'

Mohsin Naqvi, who is popular for his anti-India stance, called out the ICC for its "double standards".

ICC cracks final whip: Scotland named replacement for Bangladesh at T20 World Cup 2026

The decision was taken after ICC gave Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) a 24-hour deadline to confirm their participation before deciding the fate.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open before third-round match

Naomi Osaka was coming off a semifinal run at the US Open last year, her best run at a major in five years.

How Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's decisions influenced BCCI to make big change in annual contracts

The talismanic duo had stepped away from T20Is after winning the World Cup in 2024, a year later they announced their retirement from Tests and now only take part in the ODIs.

'ICC will realise this is not Indian Cricket Council, but...': Former PCB chief on Bangladesh T20 World Cup row

The ICC Board of Directors emphatically voted 14-2 in favour of keeping Bangladesh's matches in India.

Explained: Why PV Sindhu was shown red card at Indonesia Masters

The episode served as a reminder that at the highest level, temperament and regulation can be as decisive as technique.

Pratika Rawal, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud in India's Test squad to face Australia

The 15-member squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and the Test will follow the white ball format matches (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs), beginning from February 15.

How 'two hours' crash course from Mohammad Azharuddin helped Sarfaraz Khan slam double ton in Ranji Trophy

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin expressed that Sarfaraz Khan deserved a spot in India's Test team.

When I was out, asked myself one question, 'Can I do it or not?': Ishan Kishan

For Kishan, it was the mindset that mattered more than anything else and that is why he was able to dominate even when India were down at 6 for 2 having lost Abhishek Sharma.

$500 million spent in 12 months, but Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City continue to struggle

Last season also, City had hit a slump, winning only twice in 14 matches in all competitions during a period. Guardiola had owned it up.

IND U19 vs NZ U19 live streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand, U19 World Cup match online

IND U19 vs NZ U19 live streaming: The U-19 World Cup match will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Novak Djokovic steps up record hunt as Melbourne mercury soars

The Serbian great faces 75th-ranked Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp for a place in the last 16, while reigning champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are both in action.

Suryakumar Yadav finally ends 468-day drought, slams first T20I half-century in 24 innings

Suryakumar Yadav showed sublime touch all throughout the innings, which also comes as a relishing sight as the T20 World Cup approaches.

Abhimanyu Easwaran leaves crease for drinks, gets run-out in most bizarre fashion

Abhimanyu Easwaran acknowledged his error and rejected the idea that the opposition ought to have called him back.

Palash Muchhal 'caught red-handed with another woman in bed': Smriti Mandhana's friend makes stunning revelation

The couple were set to tie the knot on November 23 last year but the marriage was postponed on the day of wedding.

Sarfaraz Khan slams double ton in Ranji Trophy, puts selectors on notice amid India’s Test woes

Riding on Sarafraz's knock and captain Siddesh Lad's century, Mumbai piled a massive 560 in the first innings.

Bangladesh makes last-ditch effort to save T20 World Cup hopes; Scotland to be named as replacement by Saturday

ICC chairman Jay Shah is in Dubai and a formal decision on Bangladesh's replacement is likely to be announced by Saturday.

OPINION | A Club Living On Echoes: The long fade of Manchester United

Michael Carrick’s appointment as manager and the subsequent victory against Manchester City triggered another wave of hope among the faithful. A lesson the fans should have internalised by now is that a swallow doesn’t make a summer

IND vs NZ Highlights, 2nd T20I: Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav play powerful knocks; India win by 7 wickets

IND vs NZ Highlights, 2nd T20I: The outcome helped the Men In Blue secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena takes swipe at Naomi Osaka, calls out 'disrespectful' act at Australian Open

Jelena expressed dissatisfaction over the act and found Osaka's behavior to be "disrespectful".

T20 World Cup boycott could cost Bangladesh Rs 240 crore - Report

The decision will have a major impact on broadcast revenue, sponsorship revenue, and income for the fiscal year.

PV Sindhu pens 'thank you' note for Saina Nehwal on retirement, lauds contribution to Indian badminton

Saina Nehwal became the first-ever Indian to win an Olympic medal in badminton at the London Games in 2012.

Australian Open: Yulia Putintseva mocks Turkish fans, dances provocatively amid constant boos - WATCH

Yulia Putintseva later said she felt the Turkish fans were disrespectful at times for screaming between serves to try to force her into mistakes.

‘Decisions already taken’: Bangladesh cricketers fume after meeting on T20 World Cup row

A team management member, who attended the meeting, expressed sympathy for the players.

Viral walk-on outfit to frosty moment: Naomi Osaka turns up the heat at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka got emotional in her on-court interview when asked to clarify why the tension heightened with the 35-year-old Romanian.

U-19 World Cup: Why Pakistan’s 'cunning tactic' made more sense than a mad dash against Zimbabwe

It may be considered a violation of the ICC laws if Pakistan's attempt to pace their run chase in that way was found to be intentional.

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs NZ online; check probable XIs

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I live streaming: The match will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

Pakistan accused of 'instigating' Bangladesh over T20 World Cup row: 'They just want to bring India down'

The 1983 World Cup winner also accused Pakistan of "instigating" Bangladesh to remain firm on their stance despite the repercussions.

It was never nation vs cricket, the politicians made it so and harmed Bangladesh

India, as things stand, won’t travel to Bangladesh for the bilateral series in September. Needless to say it will mean a huge financial burden for the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Adar Poonawalla to make 'strong and competitive' bid for RCB

"Over the next few months, will be putting in a STRONG and COMPETITIVE bid for RCB, one of the best teams in the IPL," Poonawalla wrote.

"Bangladesh's captain is a Hindu": Former cricketer urges BCB to use Litton Das as an olive branch in T20 World Cup 2026

ICC on Wednesday confirmed the T20 World Cup 2026 will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh's matches to be played in India.

Beyond medals lies your greatest achievement: Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Saina Nehwal

The 35-year-old from Hyderabad, a 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist, last played a competitive match at the Singapore Open in 2023 but did not formally announce her retirement at the time.

Real Madrid crowned football’s biggest earners, Liverpool lead English clubs

Real Madrid are football's biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League.

Shubman Gill falls for two-ball duck on Ranji Trophy return, Ravindra Jadeja’s batting woes continue

Both Gill and Jadeja have faced criticism: Gill for his captaincy, and Jadeja for his protracted batting slump.

More drama as ex-captain urges Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup over Bangladesh row

Eight venues in India and Sri Lanka will host the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 from February 7 to March 8.

Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup 2026, but ICC lifeline still in play

BCB president Aminul Islam said the board will approach the ICC once again today as a final attempt.

Former India defender Ilyas Pasha dead, AIFF condoles

He captained East Bengal during the 1993-94 season and was a trusted figure under the late coach Subhas Bhowmick.

T20 World Cup standoff spills into Bangladesh dressing room amid ICC deadline

Bangladesh T20I captain Litton Das said that the players' consent had not been obtained and that he had not been contacted.

English Premier League teams no longer dominate football’s rich list

Spain’s Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, as well as Germany’s Bayern Munich and France’s Paris Saint-Germain, now make up the top four

'Handshake bhool gaye aap': Pakistan mock India in promo video for Australia series - WATCH

Pakistan mock India in their recent promo video for the upcoming Australia series.

Babar Azam leaves BBL 2026: A season under the scanner as strike-rate tells the story

The report card is a mixed one, solid in patches, underwhelming in impact. And in a league like the BBL, the strike rate doesn’t just complement the story. It is the story.

'Remember we took Deepak Hooda...': Rohit, Dravid personally explained Shreyas Iyer his T20 World Cup 2022 omission

India was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup after England thrashed Rohit Sharma's team by ten wickets at the Adelaide Oval.

Will Bangladesh cricket survive the political Test?

From the standpoint of the T20 World Cup 2026, we need this Bangladesh issue sorted. It has dragged on far too long.

BCB clings to ICC ‘miracle’ after T20 World Cup venue request rejected

The BCB has insisted on not playing in India since the first week of January, requesting that the ICC move their games to Sri Lanka.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic eases past qualifier as Madison Keys books third round berth

Fourth seed Djokovic, seeking a record-extending 11th Melbourne Park title and 25th Grand Slam trophy overall to break the deadlock with Margaret Court, maintained his steady grip on the second-round clash without needing to shift into top gear.

'When the dust settles...': Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on rift rumours with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

India coach Gautam Gambhir for the first time publicly speaks about rumours suggesting his rift with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.