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The India Open Badminton tournament has started at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi today. Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will lead India’s challenge in the competition. Currently ranked 18th, Sindhu is returning after a difficult 2025 season and a long injury layoff. She recently reached the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open and will be keen to build on that form at home. Malvika Bansod and young Tanvi Sharma will also represent India in women’s singles. In

Indian Blind Cricket Team President Droupadi Murmu has invited the Captain of the Indian Blind Cricket Team, Deepika, to attend the Republic Day celebrations this year in New Delhi. Postal officers visited Deepika’s native village Tambalahatti in Amarapuram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh and handed over the invitation to her. Reacting to the invitation, Deepika expressed happiness, saying that it was a proud moment for her to receive an invitation from the

Another Ashes series in Australia has come and gone, meaning England's wait for a win down under goes on. By the time the next series against Australia starts in summer 2027 it will be 12 years since England last won the urn. Moments of cheer - Jacob Bethell's first Test century, Josh Tongue's efforts and Joe Root's long-awaited Australian ton - were few and far between, leaving plenty of questions over the future. As it stands, it appears the wish to change England's leaders

Michael Carrick Manchester United fans have a song about Michael Carrick, which includes the words "hard to believe it's not Scholes". The lyrics are apt. In the media-driven world of modern football, Carrick is one of the most understated individuals you can find. He did not court publicity as a player - to his detriment some might say - and did not go out of his way to make headlines as a manager at Middlesbrough. When he left Boro, many wondered if he would be seen in the

Stuard Broad Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter. England limited-overs captain Harry Brook was fined following an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand, while players were  pictured drinking across multiple days  during a mid-Ashes break in Noosa. Speaking on his  For the Love of Cricket podcast,, external  Broad said: "They've just had a couple of guys who hav

Lakshya Sen Research suggests 2025 was a transitional year for Indian badminton, marked by injuries and inconsistent form among veterans, but highlighted by strong performances from doubles specialists and emerging juniors. It seems likely that Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the standout performers, securing a bronze at the BWF World Championships and becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to reach the semifinals at the BWF World Tour Finals. Evidence le

Bengal Ranji Trophy Team Bengal has performed strongly in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, topping Elite Group C with 23 points from 5 matches, including 3 wins and 2 draws, remaining unbeaten. Their success has been driven by key players like Mohammed Shami, who returned with match-winning bowling spells, Shahbaz Ahmed with all-round heroics, and Anustup Majumdar's consistent batting. With no losses, Bengal has already advanced to the knockout stage, showcasing a balanced team effo

Kolkata Derby Research indicates the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, delayed due to commercial disputes, is set to commence on February 14 with all 14 clubs participating, including Kolkata's three representatives: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, and Mohammedan SC. A notable controversy arose when Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya mispronounced Mohun Bagan and East Bengal during a press conference, sparking criticism from fans and political figures fo

Lakshya Sen Lakshya Sen stormed into the second round of the India Open Super 750 with a dominant straight-game win over compatriot Ayush Shetty Ace shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the second round of the India Open Super 750 with a dominant straight-game win over compatriot Ayush Shetty in the men's singles opening round at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist asserted his superiority early to register a clinical 21-12,

ICC ने बांग्लादेश को अपने फैसले पर दोबारा विचार करने को कहा बांग्लादेश क्रिकेट बोर्ड ने ICC के साथ बैठक में फिर दोहराया कि वह सुरक्षा कारणों से टी20 वर्ल्ड कप 2026 के लिए भारत नहीं जाएगा. लेकिन आईसीसी ने बांग्लादेश को अपने फैसले पर दोबारा विचार करने को कहा है. BCCI और BCB के बीच मुस्ताफिजुर रहमान के आईपीएल कॉन्ट्रैक्ट खत्म होने के बाद तनाव और बढ़ गया है.   बांग्लादेश क्रिकेट बोर्ड (BCB) ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट परिषद (ICC) के साथ हुई ताजा बैठक में एक बार फिर टी20 वर्ल्ड कप 20

Ryan Rickelton hit his second century of the season as  MI Cape Town beat Joburg Super Kings by 35 runs  in the SA20. Opener Rickelton crashed 113 not out off 60 balls as Cape Town posted 234-3 after winning the toss. Rickelton, who hit eight fours and nine sixes, also made 113 in the season opener and now has the tournament's joint third-highest score twice. He put on 129 with Rassie van der Dussen (65 off 32) and then dominated partnerships with Nicholas Pooran (14) and Kar

Mitchell Marsh in BBL Mitch Marsh crashed 88 as Perth Scorchers boosted their Big Bash play-off hopes with a  32-run win  over Adelaide Strikers. After being asked to bat, Scorchers posted 232-4 - the third-highest total this season and fifth highest of all-time. Marsh, who hit six fours and seven sixes, put on 81 with Finn Allen (38) for the first wicket before Cooper Connolly fell next ball. Josh Inglis made 42 in a partnership of 77 with Marsh before being caught by Jamie

Sophie Devine in WPL 2026 New Zealand's Sophie Devine scored 95 and then defended six from the final over to give Gujarat Giants a thrilling  four-run win  over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League. Devine struck seven fours and eight sixes, falling five short of making the first WPL century, but helping Gujarat post 209. That left Delhi needing to complete the highest WPL chase but Lizelle Lee scored 86 from 54 balls as opener to give her side a real chance. Fellow S

Rizwan in BBL Pakistan international Mohammad Rizwan was retired out by Melbourne Renegades in their  Big Bash defeat by Sydney Thunder . Rizwan, who has not made a fifty in his eight innings in Australia, was called in by captain Will Sutherland at the end of the 18th over, having taken 23 balls for his 26 with two fours and a six. He had managed only four singles from his seven balls before the decision and is the second player to be retired out at this year's Big Bash, fol

RCB Vs WPL 2026 An opening partnership of 137 between Australia international Grace Harris and India batter Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a  dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League . The stand took RCB within seven runs of victory as they chased 144 in just 12.1 overs. Harris made 85 from 40 balls before being caught at point with the finish line in sight. Mandhana was unbeaten on 47 when the winning runs came. Engl

দু’জনে মিলে একসঙ্গে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ জুটি গড়ে দলকে জিতিয়েছেন। রবিবার প্রথম ম্যাচের পর সেই বিরাট কোহলির প্রশংসা শোনা গেল শ্রেয়স আয়ারের মুখে। নিজের প্রত্যাবর্তন নিয়েও মুখ খুলেছেন শ্রেয়স। দু’জনে মিলে একসঙ্গে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ জুটি গড়ে দলকে জিতিয়েছেন। রবিবার প্রথম ম্যাচের পর সেই বিরাট কোহলির প্রশংসা শোনা গেল শ্রেয়স আয়ারের মুখে। সাফ জানালেন, বিরাট অন্যদের থেকে আলাদা। কারণ তিনি যা বলেন, সেটাই করে দেখান। নিজের প্রত্যাবর্তন নিয়েও মুখ খুলেছেন শ্রেয়স। রবিবার নিউ জ়িল্যান্ডের বিরুদ্ধে প্রথম এক

Virat Kohli নিউ জ়িল্যান্ডের বিরুদ্ধে প্রথম এক দিনের ম্যাচের সময় এক ভক্ত লুকিয়ে ভারতীয় সাজঘরের একটি ভিডিয়ো তুলেছেন। ১ মিনিট ১০ সেকেন্ডের সেই ভিডিয়োয় দেখা গিয়েছে, কোহলি ব্যাট করতে নামার ঠিক আগে কী কী করেন। ব্যাট করতে নামার ঠিক আগে কী করেন বিরাট কোহলি? গ্লাভস-হেলমেট পরেন? পছন্দের ব্যাট বেছে নেন? এগুলো যেকোনও ব্যাটারই করেন। কিন্তু কোহলি যা করেন, তা হয়তো খুব বেশি ব্যাটার করেন না। গত রবিবার বডোদরায় নিউ জ়িল্যান্ডের বিরুদ্ধে প্রথম এক দিনের ম্যাচের সময় এক ভক্ত লুকিয়ে ভারতীয় সাজঘরের 

Pretoria Capitals picked up their third successive victory with a  53-run thrashing  of MI Cape Town to move to the top of the SA20 table. After being asked to bat first, Capitals recovered from 35-2 and 89-4 to post 185-6. West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford top-scored with 53 off 27 balls, while Dewald Brevis added 34. Cape Town's chase never really got going. They were reduced to 28-2 after one ball of the sixth over and slipped to 55-6 at the halfway stage, with G

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make a PGA Tour comeback at the end of January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf. The 35-year-old American controversially quit the PGA Tour to join the Saudi Arabian-backed series in 2022 and won five events over four seasons. In December, Koepka announced that he was  leaving the lucrative breakaway league  despite reportedly having one year left on his contract and he recently reapplied

Xabi Alonso The images travelled fast. Kylian Mbappe gesturing for his team-mates to leave the pitch. Xabi Alonso asking him to stay. Mbappe insisting. And Xabi, eventually, turning away and doing as his star demanded. No guard of honour for Barcelona after their Spanish Super Cup win on Sunday. For many, it looked like a lack of sporting grace, something never associated with Xabi Alonso. It also suggested something else entirely, that the team, not the manager, was in charg