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Apart from moving the ball both ways, Mohammed Shami also has two ingrained ingredients in him — “zid” to prove everyone wrong and “junoon” to prove himself again, and again. These have kept Shami going despite facing rejection from his home state Uttar Pradesh in his teens, a knee surgery that almost ended his career, […]

Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a match-winning unbeaten 127, guiding India to a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia. This victory secured India’s spot in the Women’s World Cup final. Rodrigues expressed deep gratitude for her faith and support system. The team’s remarkable performance overcame a challenging situation, setting up a historic win. Source link

Despite a green pitch, India ‘A’ spinners, led by Tanush Kotian’s 4/83, dominated South Africa ‘A’ on Day 1. Opener Jordan Hermann’s 71 and Zubayr Hamza’s 66 built a strong foundation, but quick wickets late in the day left the visitors at 299/9. Rishabh Pant returned to keeping duties without issue. Source link

India’s Smriti Mandhana was controversially dismissed for 24 in the World Cup semi-final against Australia. A late DRS review, initiated with seconds to spare, showed a spike on UltraEdge despite Mandhana’s clear belief of no contact. This crucial wicket, at a critical juncture of the challenging chase, significantly impacted India’s momentum. Source link

Former national champion Dalwinder Singh has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for morphine. The 29-year-old admitted to the violation, attributing the substance to pain medication following wrist surgery. However, he failed to provide supporting evidence, leading to the suspension and forfeiture of his results. Source link

The 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, from January 16 to February 1, 2026, boasts its youngest-ever lineup with an average age of 23. Featuring four top-10 and ten top-30 players, the event promises a dynamic battle for the title. This prestigious tournament continues to solidify Wijk aan Zee as a global […]

Seventeen-year-old cricketer Ben Austin tragically died after being struck in the neck and head by a ball during a practice session in Melbourne. The incident echoes the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014. The Austin family, devastated by their loss, extended support to the young bowler involved. Source link

Chennai’s 16-year-old Ilamparthi AR has become India’s 90th Grandmaster, achieving his final norm at the Bijeljina Open. He previously secured norms in Vietnam and Singapore, crossing the 2500 Elo mark. Nurtured by Velammal School and supported by initiatives, Ilamparthi trains under Viswanathan Anand’s academy. Source link

Real Madrid and Super League promoters are seeking over $4 billion in compensation from UEFA, alleging obstruction of the breakaway competition. A Spanish court ruled that UEFA and FIFA engaged in anti-competitive practices by opposing the Super League, a decision Real Madrid welcomed as confirmation of EU competition rule infringements. Source link

Abhishek Nayar has been appointed as the new head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, succeeding Chandrakant Pandit. Nayar, a long-standing member of the KKR setup since 2018, brings progressive coaching methods and a player-centric philosophy to the role. He will work alongside mentor Dwayne Bravo as KKR embarks on its next phase. Source link