Cape Town, Jan 22 (UNI) South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the preceding three-match T20I series against West Indies. The duo have been replaced by Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. In addition, David Miller suffered an adductor muscle…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Former tennis great Leander Paes feels that India being chosen as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and vying to host the 2036 Summer Olympics are very significant developments. Addressing the media at the ‘Golf Growth Initiative’ event held on Thursday at the Delhi Golf Club, he said that…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner extended his dominance at Melbourne Park with a commanding straight-sets victory over Australia’s James Duckworth to march into the third round of the season’s first Grand Slam on Thursday night. Playing under clear but chilly conditions at Rod Laver Arena, the Italian world No.2…
Stavanger(Norway), Jan. 22(UNI): Reigning Norway Chess Women’s champion Anna Muzychuk will return in 2026 as she looks to defend her title and potentially claim a second consecutive victory. Having competed in both editions since the tournament’s launch in 2024, Muzychuk has become one of the defining figures of Norway Chess Women. A three-time world champion…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Maddison Inglis marked a stirring return to the Australian Open main draw after four years, producing a gutsy performance to reach the third round of her home Grand Slam and underline her belief that she belongs at the highest level. Playing before the home fans on ANZ Arena, Inglis overcame world…
Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz progressed to the third round of the Australian Open 2026 on Thursday with commanding straight-sets victories, keeping their hopes alive in a tournament that has already delivered thrilling action on Day 5. Norway’s Ruud, world No.13, overcame a determined Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 at…
Dhaka/New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Bangladesh Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Thursday that there is “no scope” for the country’s cricket team to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Addressing press persons after a meeting with Bangladeshi team players and Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB) officials, Nazrul said that as…
Raipur, Jan 22 (UNI) India’s Abhishek Sharma is already making headlines after his explosive 35-ball 84 in the first T20I against New Zealand, and all eyes will be on him again as the two sides clash in the second match of the five-match series at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Friday…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal following her retirement from competitive badminton, lauding her for taking Indian badminton to the global stage and eventually inspiring generations of young athletes. Sharing a post on X, Tendulkar said, “Dear Saina, your career is proof that greatness is…
Madrid, Jan. 22 (UNI) The death toll from Sunday’s train crash in southern Spain has risen to 45 after Spanish Civil Guard officers discovered two additional bodies on Thursday. The bodies were found after authorities extended the search perimeter around the crash site near the town of Adamuz, in the province of Cordoba. About 200…
