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Hockey India League: Soorma Hockey Club register their first win in the women’s edition this season; SG Pipers qualify for final

January 5, 2026 21:56 IST

After four winless matches, Soorma - who are out of contention for the final - put a severe dent in Ranchi Royals' hopes of finishing in the top two.

As WPL arrives, six-hitting expected to see an uptick

January 6, 2026 10:42 IST

While auction choices of big hitters by franchises second Aussie great Meg Lanning's assessment that more sixes are being hit, Saffer Marizanne Kapp notes that a good balance with strike-rotators is necessary

Why Joe Root’s troubles against Cummins, Hazlewood and Bumrah prevent him from becoming an all-time Test great

January 6, 2026 10:42 IST

How else can one determine greatness if not performances against the very best? Else, so many really good batsmen can waltz into that exclusive club. Root hasn't earned that one of the GOATs tag yet.

‘Just took them a year to see it’: Magnus Carlsen aims dig at Ruben Amorim after Manchester United sacking

January 5, 2026 20:39 IST

Amorim joined ‌United after impressing at Portugal's Sporting Lisbon but struggled to make any immediate impact. In his 63 games, he oversaw 24 wins, 18 draws and 21 defeats, with a win percentage of 38.1.

Prior to the Ashes, Root had never scored a Test hundred in Australia. (Reuters Photo)

‘I don’t think he will lose his hunger… will play another Ashes in Australia’: Michael Vaughan on Joe Root’s hunger for runs

January 5, 2026 20:27 IST

England batsman Joe Root scored his second Test hundred in Australia with his knock of 160 against the hosts in the final and fifth Test of the Ashes at Sydney

Smith has not scored a hundred in his last 15 Test innings (Reuters Photo)

‘I hope someone in that dressing room will sit down with him’: Nasser Hussain on Jamie Smith’s rash shot against Marnus Labuschangne

January 5, 2026 19:57 IST

England batsman Jamie Smith fell on 41 after charging down the pitch to the medium pace of Marnus Labuschange to be caught by Scott Boland at deep cover

The Ruben Amorim meltdown and a Back 3 stubbornness that led to the latest exit at Manchester United

January 6, 2026 10:42 IST

Hailed as someone who could resurrect the Red Devils' fortunes, the young manager couldn't improve the results and faced the sack after his words were deemed negative and emotional

‘Is it actually benefitting the World Test Championships?’: Aakash Chopra on situation if India and Bangladesh stop playing bilateral series

January 5, 2026 19:41 IST

On Monday, Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry said in a statement that there will be no telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the country.

‘There was a coldness about him’: Rio Ferdinand reacts to Ruben Amorim’s sacking as Manchester United manager

January 5, 2026 19:01 IST

Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, after 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher becoming the interim manager for the next match against Burnley on Wednesday.

‘We can form a woman KL Rahul’: Abhishek Nayar opens up about lack of frontline wicketkeeping option in UP Warriorz ahead of WPL 2026

January 5, 2026 17:23 IST

The franchise has Phoebe Litchfield and 23-year-old Shipra Giri to don the gloves, but Nayar agreed that wicketkeeping was an area of concern for the team, a few days before their season opener against the Gujarat Giants on January 10

‘He’s not Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp’: Wayne Rooney on Ruben Amorim ahead of Manchester United sack

January 5, 2026 16:39 IST

After United's draw with Leeds, Amorim had taken part in a press conference and made comments stating that he came to Manchester United as a manager with full authority and not merely a coach taking orders.

Amorim indicated a breakdown of relations with the club hierarchy in a fiery press conference after United's 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday. (Reuters Photo)

Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis

January 5, 2026 16:37 IST

Manchester United said in its statement that the club felt it is the right time to make the decision to "give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish."

Dwayne Bravo recalled an interesting conversation with MS Dhoni in IPL 2018 that made him go 'wow' on the field. (Sportzpics)

‘Don’t ever dive on my cricket field’: Dwayne Bravo recalls MS Dhoni advice that made him go ‘wow’ in IPL 2018

January 5, 2026 15:59 IST

Bravo also recalled his first interaction with Dhoni on the field and how the trust on his own skills and understanding helped him build an almost instant rapport with the former India captain.

AB de Villiers said Mohammed Siraj is unlucky to miss a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup. (AP Photo)

‘He’s unlucky’: AB de Villiers reasons why India pacer Mohammed Siraj missed T20 World 2026 spot

January 5, 2026 14:34 IST

AB de Villiers, however, observed that the Indian T20 World Cup-bound bowling attack is well-rounded with a particular emphasis on its strengths in the spin department.

Shreyas Iyer marks his comeback from injury as Mumbai's captain in the VHT.

Shreyas Iyer to captain Mumbai on his comeback from injury in Vijay Hazare Trophy

January 5, 2026 14:08 IST

Iyer will replace the injured Shardul Thakur as the skipper for Mumbai in the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy season.

KKR had bought Mustafizur in the auction ahead of the 2026 season of the IPL in December. (BCCI Photo)

Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast amid Mustafizur Rahman row

January 5, 2026 15:03 IST

Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry said that Mustafizur Rahman's ouster from the IPL has "hurt and angered the Bangladesh citizens" because of which there will be no broadcast of the league.

Ashes: Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange in Sydney on Monday. (Fox Sports screengrab)

‘Should you touch another player? The answer is no’: AUS legends react after Stokes-Labuschagne SCG mid-pitch exchange

January 5, 2026 14:00 IST

Ashes 2025-26: England captain Ben Stokes, however, had the last laugh on the day in Sydney as he proceeded to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne shortly after their heated mid-pitch exchange, caught at gully on 48.

Neeraj Chopra ended his 10-year-long association with JSW Sports on Monday. (PTI Photo)

Neeraj Chopra launches own athlete management firm, ends 10-year association with JSW Sports

January 5, 2026 12:42 IST

The 28-year-old Neeraj Chopra's rise to international stardom has been closely intertwined with JSW Sports since 2016, marking an end to a pivotal athlete-management journeys on Monday.

India (IND U19) vs South Africa (SA U19) 2nd Youth ODI Live: Catch the latest updates from Benoni today.

India vs South Africa U19 2nd ODI: IND win by 8 wickets after Vaibhav Suryavanshi blitz

January 6, 2026 00:47 IST

IND vs SA U19 Cricket Score, India vs South Africa Under 19 2nd ODI Today Match: India had earlier won the first ODI by 25 runs via DLS Method here at the Willowmoore Park.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: India were the first of the 20 teams to unveil their squad for the tournament. (BCCI Photo)

T20 World Cup 2026 Squads: Full player list of all 20 teams; New Zealand, Nepal reveal roster; PAK, WI left among top teams

January 7, 2026 08:46 IST

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Squad 2026: Here is a look at the full squads list of all 20 teams as they approach the May 1 deadline to submit their provisional team lists.

Novak Djokovic has abandoned the PTPA players union ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. (Reuters)

‘My values and approach are no longer aligned’: Novak Djokovic quits PTPA union he co-founded ahead of 2026 season

January 5, 2026 09:27 IST

Tennis: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Monday announced his decision to quit the Professional Tennis Players Association that he co-founded earlier this decade along with Vasek Pospisil.

Joe Root celebrates his 41st Test century in the SCG Ashes Test on Monday. (AP Photo)

STATS: Joe Root narrows Sachin Tendulkar’s lead to under 2000 runs, equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century in Sydney

January 5, 2026 08:57 IST

Ashes: Joe Root marked the first international Test ton of 2026, a milestone that drew him level with Australia legend Ricky Ponting at 41 Test centuries, only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis.

Gabriel, the good old hatchback to the SUV that is William Saliba, is the stone-cold face of Gunners' defence. (Reuters Photo)

Gabriel’s footballing journey: From a shy homesick Brazilian boy to Arsenal’s defensive heartbeat along with William SalibaSubscriber Only

January 5, 2026 08:13 IST

Football: Gabriel's father did not have the means to enrol at an academy, but he somehow knew his son’s football was the route out of poverty. But hurdles abound.

Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play our T20 WC games in India

Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play our T20 World Cup games in India

January 5, 2026 09:28 IST

The BCB’s move comes a day after the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to eject Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad for the next IPL season.

British professional boxer Tyson Fury. (Photo: Reuters)

Boxing: Tyson Fury announces latest comeback from retirement

January 5, 2026 00:49 IST

Fury had announced his retirement after losing a rematch with Ukraine's Usyk, who had won by split decision in their first bout to become the undisputed champion.