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IOC rules Russians barred from Winter Olympics

Pakistan, Jan. 2 -- Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, even if the Ukraine war ends. International Olympic Committee President Kirst... Read More


Stubbs, Rickelton snubbed from South Africa T20 WC squad despite IPL experience

Johannesburg, Jan. 2 -- There were two surprises in South Africa's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup squad for next year in India and Sri Lanka, as wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton and batter Tristan ... Read More


Maharashtra U19 crowned champions of BCCI Women's U19 One Day Trophy 2025-26

Pune, Jan. 2 -- The Maharashtra Under-19 Women's team etched their name in history by clinching the BCCI Women's Under-19 One Day Trophy 2025-26, delivering a commanding all-round performance in the f... Read More


'Rs 1 lakh for his tongue': Shah Rukh Khan faces threats after KKR signs Mushtafizur Rahman amid violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 2 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has come under criticism from certain quarters after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed Bangladeshi ... Read More


"I'm a coloured cricketer": Usman Khawaja slams racial stereotyping

Sydney, Jan. 2 -- Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, opened up about facing criticism after suffering a back injury at ... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026 full schedule: Complete list of matches, venues, updated squads, timings, live streaming information

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The final squads of the T20 World Cup 2026 have started settling in as the global cricketing spectacle gears up for next month's start. Defending champions India were the first te... Read More


Sjoerd Marijne named head coach of Indian women's hockey team

India, Jan. 2 -- Hockey India (HI) on Friday announced the appointment of Sjoerd Marijne as the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team. The Dutchman replaces Harendra Singh, who reigned last mon... Read More


Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad for the defending champions for the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The 2021 tournament winners decided ... Read More


Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture, likely to miss remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan sustained a rib fracture during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Ahmedabad on December 26 2025. He's currently undergoing r... Read More


BCB announces home international calendar 2026; India likely to tour Bangladesh for white ball series in August-September

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a packed home international calendar for the 2026 season. According to the schedule, India are likely to tour Bangladesh for a ... Read More