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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to abdominal injury
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and two-time Australian Open winner, has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open due to a left abdominal injury.
Jos Buttler owns 1,000-plus runs in T20 World Cups: Stats
England will have a point to prove in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, as they have not fared well in recent white-ball ICC events.
Stan Wawrinka's Australian Open journey ended by Taylor Fritz: Stats
Stan Wawrinka, who is set to retire from professional tennis at the end of this year, bowed out of the 2026 Australian Open.
Suryakumar Yadav averages 40 in T20 World Cups: Key stats
The T20 World Cup 2026 is just a few weeks away, starting on February 7. The tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Listing non-openers with this powerplay milestone in T20Is
Ishan Kishan scored a stunning 76 off just 32 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand.
Raipur T20I: Team India breaks this record of Pakistan
Team India has broken Pakistan's record for the fastest 200-plus run chase in T20 International history, among full-member teams.
Australian Open 2026: How Jannik Sinner benefited from 'heat rule'
Jannik Sinner's quest for his first Australian Open title was nearly cut short by the sweltering Melbourne heat, which neared 40°C.
Rawal, Vaishnavi earn maiden Women's Test call-ups for Australia tour
Pratika Rawal and Vaishnavi Sharma have been named in India's squad for the upcoming one-off Test against Australia.
'I asked myself...': Kishan after his stunning 76 against NZ
Star Indian batter Ishan Kishan made a stunning comeback to the national team with a blistering 3276 off just 32 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur.
Raipur T20I: Ashwin raises concern over dew factor
Ravichandran Ashwin, the former Indian off-spinner, has raised concerns over dew's impact on cricket matches.
Listing Indian batters with 400-plus sixes in T20 cricket
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav achieved a major milestone in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur.
'Maybe 300': Santner's honest admission after India's record T20I chase
After India's impressive seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Raipur, skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged the prowess of Indian batters.
Suryakumar Yadav completes 400 T20 sixes with 82* versus NZ
India beat New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Friday.
Raipur T20I, India chase 209-run target versus New Zealand: Stats
The Indian cricket team beat New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series on Friday.
Ishan Kishan slams his 7th half-century in T20Is: Key stats
Ishan Kishan produced a brilliant knock of 76 runs from just 32 balls in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series against New Zealand on Friday.
Abhishek Sharma records his 10th duck in T20s: Key stats
Indian T20I stalwart Abhishek Sharma perished for a first-ball duck in the 2nd T20I versus New Zealand on Friday.
Mitchell Santner averages 90 in his last six T20I innings
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner hit a cracking 27-ball 47* versus India in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series.
Harshit Rana dismisses Devon Conway for 4th time in internationals
After getting the better of Devon Conway thrice in the recently concluded ODI series, Indian pacer Harshit Rana dismissed the New Zealand opener in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series.
Daryl Mitchell goes past 5,500 runs in T20 cricket: Stats
Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has crossed the milestone of 5,500 runs in T20 cricket.
Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva storms into Australian Open R16: Stats
18-year-old teenager Mirra Andreeva has moved into the fourth round of 2026 Australian Open.
Steve Smith hammers match-winning 65 in BBL 2025-26 Challenger: Stats
The Sydney Sixers have secured their spot in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026 season final against Perth Scorchers.
Liverpool's Andy Robertson linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool.
Babar, Afridi named in Pakistan's T20I squad for Australia series
Pakistan have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia.
Australian Open 2026, Alexander Zverev enters 4th round: Key stats
Men's singles world number three, Alexander Zverev, has advanced to the 4th round of the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz completes 100 Grand Slam matches: Decoding his stats
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed and six-time major winner, marked his 100th Grand Slam match with a straight-sets victory at the 2026 Australian Open.
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder signs with Essex: Details here
Essex County Cricket Club have announced the signing of South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for the first 10 weeks of the 2026 county season.
Wolves reject Leeds United's bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen
Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down a transfer offer from Leeds United for their striker, Jorgen Strand Larsen.
2nd ODI: Can England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka and England will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, January 24.
Manchester United to resume contract talks with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo
Manchester United are looking to restart negotiations with young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo for a new contract.
Prithvi Shaw surpasses 500 runs in Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Stats
Maharashtra batter Prithvi Shaw has surpassed 500 runs in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season.
Shubman Gill suffers twin failures on Ranji Trophy comeback: Details
India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy was far from memorable as he suffered twin failures in Punjab's match against Saurashtra.
Ranji Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad gets to his 17th First-Class fifty
Maharashtra batter Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a fine 66 on Day 2 of his side's Ranji Trophy 2025-26 clash against Goa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals face unbeaten RCB in must-win clash
Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday.
IPL 2026: Prashant Veer, CSK's ₹14.2 crore recruit, suffers injury
Uttar Pradesh's rising star and Chennai Super Kings uncapped sensation, Prashant Veer, has sustained a shoulder injury while playing in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.
Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan hammers double-hundred versus Hyderabad
Mumbai's batting star, Sarfaraz Khan, has once again proved his mettle in red-ball cricket.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz joins Shahzad with 13th 50-plus score in T20Is
West Indies denied Afghanistan a clean sweep in their three-match T20I series, winning the final match by 15 runs in Dubai.
Shamar Springer joins these names with T20I hat-trick vs Afghanistan
West Indies clinched a thrilling 15-run victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I of their three-match series at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Injured Nathan Ellis ruled out of remainder of BBL finals
Hobart Hurricanes's captain Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL) finals due to a hamstring injury.
South Africa add Rickelton, Stubbs to T20 World Cup squad
South Africa have made two changes to their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup squad, adding Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs.
David Warner extends BBL career with new contract: Details
Veteran Australian cricket stars David Warner and Peter Siddle have extended their contracts in the Big Bash League (BBL) for another season.
Milne ruled out of T20 World Cup, Jamieson named replacement
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the upcoming 2026 ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants crush UP Warriorz by 45 runs
Gujarat Giants (GG) defeated UP Warriorz (UPW) by a massive 45 runs in Match 14 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.
Sri Lanka pip England in 1st ODI: Report and stats
In a nail-biting 1st ODI, Sri Lanka held their nerves to down England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.
WPL 2026, Sophie Devine registers unbeaten 50 versus UPW: Stats
Gujarat Giants batswoman Sophie Devine hit an unbeaten 50 off 42 balls versus UP Warriorz in Match 14 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Thursday.
Joe Root hammers his 44th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
England batter Joe Root hit a 61-run knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday.
1st ODI, Ben Duckett hits 62 versus Sri Lanka: Stats
England batter Ben Duckett hit a 62-run knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Thursday.
1st ODI, Adil Rashid claims three-fer versus Sri Lanka: Stats
England spinner Adil Rashid shone for his side in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Sarfaraz Khan completes 5,000 First-Class runs with Ranji Trophy century
Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten century and Siddhesh Lad's knock of 102 helped Mumbai reach a strong position at 332/4 versus Hyderabad on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group C match.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Vidarbha's Yash Rathod slams his 3rd century
Yash Rathod's brilliant century helped Vidarbha recover from a shaky start on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group A match against Andhra.
Ranji Trophy, Abhimanyu Easwaran registers his 35th First-Class half-century: Stats
Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran shone against Services in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 post the mid-season break.
Luke Wright steps down as England's national selector: Details here
Luke Wright, former Sussex and England all-rounder, has announced his decision to step down as the national selector.
Kusal Mendis slams 93* versus England in first ODI: Stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis missed out on his seventh century in ODI cricket.
Australian Open 2026, Elena Rybakina books 3rd-round berth: Key stats
Elena Rybakina, the reigning WTA Finals champion and world No. 5, has knocked out Varvara Gracheva from the Australian Open.
Bayern's Michael Olise owns 30 goal involvements in 2025-26: Stats
Bayern Munich secured their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a convincing win over Union Saint-Gilloise.
Bangladesh to boycott T20 World Cup in India: Here's why
Bangladesh has been firm on its decision to not play the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India. The country has requested for its matches to be moved to Sri Lanka instead.
Australian Open: Stan Wawrinka shines in five-set thriller at 40
Former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has advanced to the third round of the 2026 event.
Decoding men's singles players with most five-setters at Grand Slams
Stan Wawrinka entered record books in his farewell season on Thursday afternoon at the 2026 Australian Open.
WPL: Jintimani Kalita replaces injured Titas Sadhu at Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants (GG) have signed Jintimani Kalita as a replacement for the injured Titas Sadhu in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL).
Australian Open 2026: Tomas Machac stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas
Czech Republic's Tomas Machac stunned former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open on Thursday.