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T20 World Cup: ICC seeks 'backchannel talks' after Pakistan boycott India matchPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:27 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- In the aftermath of Pakistan's announcement against playing their T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked its Deputy Chairman Imra... Read More


Saim Ayub claims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings after 'excellent showings' against AustraliaPublished on: February 5, 2026 1:26 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 5 -- Pakistan's Saim Ayub has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's T20 All-Rounder Rankings on the back of "some excellent showings" during the recently concluded three-match series ... Read More


I-League Returns: Ghaus Mohammad to Lead Commentary

Srinagar, Feb. 5 -- As the winter chill begins to fade across India, the nation's football faithful are once again buzzing with anticipation. On February 21, 2026, one of Indian football's most storie... Read More


Meet Ibu Baron or The Baroness, the longest measured snake in the world. She measures almost 24 feet

India, Feb. 5 -- A giant female reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) discovered deep in the forests of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late last year is now believed to be the longest measu... Read More


N'Golo Kante's transfer to Fenerbahce back on track after initial collapse

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- World Cup winner N'Golo Kante's move to Fenerbahce is set to be finalized after Al-Ittihad finally agreed to let him go on Tuesday. The deal had looked all but dead when the Turk... Read More


"They are our brothers; It's really sad to see that they are not playing World Cup": Salman Ali Agha on Bangladesh's absence

Colombo, Feb. 5 -- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha voiced disappointment over Bangladesh's absence from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and expressed confidence in his side's form and preparations a... Read More


AFC confirm India amongst six bidders to host 2031 Asian Cup, try to host premier continental tournament for first time

India, Feb. 5 -- The Asian Football Confederation confirmed this week that India are amongst five bidders for the right to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, the continent's premier international football c... Read More


Advisor Asif Nazrul thanks Pakistan for backing Bangladesh on T20 World Cup decision

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Sport Advisor Asif Nazrul has thanked Pakistan for supporting Bangladesh over the its decision on the T20 World Cup that leaves the national team out of this year's tournament. In a ... Read More


T20 World Cup: We will not play against India, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Efforts to persuade Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India appear to have stalled, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reit... Read More


Jennifer Garner recalls biting off "chunk" of actor's ear during fight scene

Washington DC, Feb. 5 -- Hollywood actor Jennifer Garner has recalled an intense fight scene from an earlier project in which she bit off a "chunk" of a fellow actor's ear while filming. Speaking dur... Read More