The Hindu

CRICKET | Once dad passed away, life was tough for her. I know shes very happy now. Shes got a smile on her face to see the two boys playing here in the World Cup

Four cyclists balancing school, training, and expectations offer a close look at the discipline that often goes unseen behind competitive sport

U.S. immigration agents limited to analysis work inside US diplomatic offices as Minister dismisses protests over ICE presence in Italy during Winter Games

Esha, 21, came from behind to score 239.8 in the final, fending off challenges from two Chinese Taipei shooters Cheng Yen-Ching (235.4, silver) and Yu Ai-Wen (217.7, bronze)

Dhoni said For me, age is not a criteria, performance, fitness these are criteria. I always feel nobody should be told anything. But things should be clear that everyone will be treated the same way.

The India squad will be in action on the opening day, taking on U.S.A. in Mumbai

Aside from the delicate nature of the job, the former India captain feels not being able to memorise stats, even his own, puts him at a disadvantage

Arsenal will play Manchester City or Newcastle in the March 22 final

Pakistans ill-advised move might backfire, but its a nice reminder that they have a half-share in crickets biggest payday

The MCC said the new edition of the Laws of Cricket, the first since 2022, has been drafted in to ensure laws are up to date and fit for the modern game and that they should be as inclusive as possible

Indias aggressive top-order core makes them arguably the strongest unit going into the ICC event, according to Klinger, the head coach of WPL franchise Gujarat Giants

Two mothers ranked inside the WTAs Top 10 rankings for the first time is an incredible moment for tennis and for womens sport, said WTA chief executive Portia Archer

Sunderlands 3-0 home win over Burnley on Monday kept up their status as the only side left in the Premier League with an unbeaten home record this season

I dont have any comment on that at this point. We are going to the World Cup to just focus on what we are doing, we will let that stuff take care of itself, he responded when asked about his thoughts on Pakistans boycott of the India game on February 15 in Colombo

Cummins has been dealing with the back injury since Australia's tour of the the West Indies last July and although he is feeling eally good right now, he decided to skip the tournament starting February 7 after a scan

Politics is playing an oversized role in the ICC T20 World Cup

In a keynote speech before her first Olympic Games as its first female leader in its 130-year history, Coventry detailed a defining theme of her presidency

This latest phase provides fans with a further opportunity to secure seats for matches across the tournament, which will bring together the worlds leading teams, the BCCI said

Openers Lee and Shafali get the Delhi team off to a blazing start in its chase of 169; Jemimah and Wolvaardt chip in; Mooneys effort in vain

The other teams in Group C are Nepal, debutant Italy and Scotland

The 25-year-old pacer from England has been on target from the very start of the fourth season of the Womens Premier League. Having picked up 12 wickets and bowled 116 dot balls in eight matches, the leader of the Bengaluru outfits bowling attack reflects on a fabulous campaign ahead of the final on Thursday

India are the most successful team in the history of the event, having annexed the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), followed by Australia, who have won the trophy four times

The eight slots in the Asian competition will be in addition to the 12 quota places that will be on offer in the World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) from April 21 to 30 next year, also to be held in Delhi

Hazlewood, arguably the squad's most important bowler, has struggled with hamstring and Achilles injuries and missed the entire five-test Ashes series against England

Gukesh drew with Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final round to end as the top performing Indian on 6.5 points. But, his fifty per cent score was below par and the Indian ace slipped below the 2750 rating mark

We are players contracted to the Board and whatever decision our government and Board have taken all the players are on board with it, Salman Ali Agha said

Priyansh Arya (28 in 13 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) played a fiery cameo to start the innings with a 43-run stand with Jagadeesan, who went on to make 104 in 55 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes

The two-time Olympic medallists 2025 season was defined by late-game collapses, with repeated losses coming after she held leads or reached parity in crucial phases

The team failed to qualify for the knockouts inRanjias well as the white-ball competitions; the decision to have a split-coaching set-up didnt work

JioStar, the exclusive broadcast partner of the ISL for the last two seasons and whose parent company owned the league for the last 10 years, lost out, having quoted a financial bid of around 5 crore

The two have chosen to retain most of their 2024 squad rather than make wholesale changes; Zimbabwe will be no pushover while Ireland and Oman complete Group B

It would not be easy, however, with an already packed calendar of 24 races an average of two per month and growing interest from more countries

The triumphant lot will advance to Thursdays summit clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Do Culture founded by Haripriya P Raju and Sanna Stephen provides women a safe, beginner-friendly space to try movement and outdoor activities

Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7

Pakistan on Sunday (February 1, 2026) announced a boycott of its high-profile mens T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have serious repercussions even as the government cleared the national teams participation in the rest of the global event starting February 7.

Among the available options, the world body could dock Pakistan's World Test Championship points, make them stagnant in ICC rankings, and prompt top member nations to refuse to travel there

It is the biggest title of young Anahats career, and the 15th overall on the PSA Tour for the Indian world No. 31 in 26 tournaments