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Indian cricket star Virat Kohlis Instagram account mysteriously disappeared, leaving his 274 million followers stunned. Users reported seeing Profile isnt available, sparking widespread speculation online. Neither Kohli nor Instagram has explained the sudden blackout, which reportedly lasted a few hours before the account returned

V Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha MP P T Usha, died early Friday at the age of 67 after collapsing at his residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the family

Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, take on Gujarat Giants in a crucial Womens Premier League clash, with the Giants aiming to secure a playoff spot and MI relying on a strong Net Run Rate advantage

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team deliberately fielded six batters and five bowlers in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, viewing the 50-run loss as a valuable learning opportunity ahead of the T20 World Cup. He praised Rinku Singh Dubes 65 but highlighted the need for partnerships to chase big totals

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner played a key role in his sides 50-run T20I win over India, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs. He emphasized his role as a defensive bowler, building pressure and taking crucial wickets to restrict opposition scoring

All-rounder Sophie Molineux will lead the Australian womens T20 team against India next month, taking over from Alyssa Healy, who will retire after the series

The Pakistan Cricket Board has virtually ruled out a boycott of the T20 World Cup after scheduling the national squads departure for Colombo early on February 2. Sources said travel arrangements are already in place, indicating Pakistans participation in the tournament, including the high-profile match against India on February 15

Several Mumbai fielders were forced to wear masks during their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi on Thursday due to pollution caused by nearby construction work at the MCA-BKC ground. After the tea break, players including Sarfaraz Khan, Himanshu Singh and Musheer Khan, along with some support staff, were seen masking up

Pacer Mohit Avasthi returned to top form with a superb 5-62 as Mumbai dominated Day One of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Delhi at the MCA-BKC ground. After opting to bowl, Mumbai bundled out Delhi for 221, with strong support from Tushar Deshpande and Shams Mulani, before reaching 13-1 at stumps

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho said he had never witnessed a match like it after goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored the decisive goal against Real Madrid to send the Portuguese side into the UEFA Champions League play-offs. Mourinho revealed that Trubins attacking threat was no surprise, recalling a similar moment earlier this season

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his side paid the price for inconsistency after a 4-2 defeat to Benfica sent them into the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Despite scoring twice, Mbappe said Madrid were not consistent enough to finish in the top eight and deserved their current position

Former England striker Jamie Vardy is unlikely to pursue a managerial career after retirement, according to his wife Rebekah Vardy. While Leicester City fans hope to see the 39-year-old return as a coach, Rebekah said Vardy lacks the patience required for the role, joking that life with her and their five children is already challenging enough

Indias top-ranked chess player Arjun Erigaisi suffered another setback at the Tata Steel Masters, losing to Germanys Vincent Keymer in the 10th round. In contrast, world champion D. Gukesh revived his campaign with a composed endgame victory over teenage prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus

Former Australian hockey player and ex-India mens team coach Michael Nobbs, who guided India at the 2012 London Olympics, has died aged 72 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife Lee Capes and daughter Kaitlin, a current Australian international

The Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Derby promises a gripping showdown between top contenders Fynbos and Baychimo, with owners KN Dhunjibhoy and Shiven Surendranath carrying contrasting histories and emotions into Sundays marquee race at Mahalaxmi

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker said the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi will be crucial for assessing her form and ensuring progressive growth as she prepares for the Asian Games in Japan later this year

Novak Djokovic said he will not give up against Jannik Sinner despite recent losses, insisting he will fight till the last point as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open

Grunting on the tennis court has long sparked debate, but some of the sports biggest names insist it is instinctive rather than intentional. Maria Sharapova says she has grunted since childhood and never planned it, while Victoria Azarenka maintains it is simply part of expressing herself on court, noting that men grunt too

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said an umpires hindrance call for grunting fuelled her determination as she beat Ukraines Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in a politically charged Australian Open semi-final. There was no post-match handshake due to the ongoing war, following a prior announcement at Rod Laver Arena