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Karachi, Jan 7 (UNI) Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is eyeing an improved performance for Pakistan at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 that is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7. According to International Cricket Coiuncil (ICC), the 25-year-old is currently nursing a knee injury from which…
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to relocate Bangladesh’s matches from India during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The BCB had expressed its reluctance to travel to India for the tournament, citing security concerns. Tensions between the cricket boards escalated…
Melbourne, Jan 7 (UNI) The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record prize pool of 111.5 million US dollars, marking a 16 per cent increase over last year and the largest payout in the tournament’s history. Tennis Australia said the significant prize money hike reflects its commitment to supporting tennis…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) India’s PV Sindhu progressed to the Round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 2026 with an easy win over Chinese Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun on Wednesday. Sindhu, who is making a comeback after a four-month injury layoff, beat her lower ranked opponent with a score of 21-13, 22-20 in 51…
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (UNI) India teenager Dhakshineswar Suresh stormed into the Bengaluru Open quarterfinals with a thrilling 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory over France’s Felix Balshaw in a pulsating three-set encounter at Centre Court. The match had it all—momentum swings, booming serves, and tense battles of nerve. Dhakshineswar set the tone early, dominating the first set…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) Chinese shuttlers put on a solid performance on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2026 as they advanced in all categories here on Wednesday. Men’s singles shuttler Lu Guangzu knocked out Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong, China 21-17, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena. Men’s doubles duo Chen Xujun…
Benoni (South Africa), Jan 7 (UNI) India’s U19 side rounded off a clean sweep against their Proteas counterparts in the three-match Youth ODI series with a thumping 233-run win in the final match here on Wednesday. The win comes days before the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 kicks off in Zimbabwe and Namibia. According…
Riyadh, Jan 7 (UNI) Spain’s Tosha Schareina of Monster Energy Honda HRC secured the team’s first win of the 2026 Dakar Rally on Tuesday, winning Stage 3 around AlUla in the motorbike category, while American driver Mitch Guthrie claimed his first Ultimate-class stage victory and moved into the overall lead in cars. Schareina clocked a…
Chennai, Jan 6 (UNI) Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard fought 3–2 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club here tonight. Dominanting the contest for most part of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 6 (UNI) India’s Ayush Shetty made a strong start to the 2026 season by defeating Paris Olympic medallist Lee Zii Jia in the first round of the Malaysia Open. Ayush defeated the experienced shuttler 21-12, 21-17 in just 39 minutes in the Super 1000 event being played at the Stadium Axiata Arena…
