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Jeffrey Horowitz has reduced his Sagaponack estate's asking price to $79 million after attempting to sell it off market. Originally assembled in the mid-1990s for about $2.7 million, the property now features extensive amenities including a private golf course. The estate has undergone significant price changes, reflecting the current dynamics of the ultra-luxury real estate market. Sagaponack remains highly sought after due to limited oceanfront properties and residential demand.

UP Warriorz secured Australia captain Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore after a bidding battle with RCB at the WPL mini auction in Kochi. They also signed Grace Harris, Sushma Verma and Sneh Rana, prioritising experience. Delhi Capitals bought Kiran Navgire for 75 lakh, while Gujarat Giants signed Gunalan Kamalini. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu surprisingly went unsold.

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Could Israels Arab parties hold the key to Benjamin Netanyahus political future? As Israel gears up for a closely contested election, Arab-majority parties are emerging as potential kingmakers, with projections suggesting they could play a decisive role in determining the next government. Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, has called on opposition leaders to unite with Arab parties to challenge Netanyahus ruling coalition. With the opposition and Arab parties potentially commanding enough seat

The five franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz had a total of 27 slots to fill.

Jansen's rise to the top in two categories follows his performance in South Africa's comprehensive victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha.

India's cricket team triumphed over New Zealand in a thrilling third T20I match, thanks largely to the efforts of 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who delivered an electrifying 45 runs off just 19 balls. Abhishek Sharma further propelled the innings with an impressive 113 runs from 38 balls. The bowlers effectively restricted New Zealand's score, underscoring the team's remarkable unity and selfless contribution towards this victory.

Kylian Mbapp faced intense criticism in China after labeling Mao Zedong a dictator during a video chat. This sparked outrage, prompting sponsors like Dongpeng and Mengniu to terminate their deals with him. Chinese media called for apologies from both the player and Real Madrid, leading to a halt in La Liga broadcasts featuring Mbapp. The incident underscores the fragility of commercial relationships in China in light of public statements.

Indian para-athletics was left in shock after three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav allegedly died by suicide at a flat on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old, who competed in the F55 category, suspected to have consumed poison. A postmortem examination was underway at Delhis GTB Hospital on Wednesday at the time of filing the report.

Aakash Chopra found himself the target of social media trolls after his prediction for India's chase in Wellington. With a witty tone, he clarified that he was referring to a 10-over target, which he deemed challenging. Notably, he remarked on the pitch's movement during New Zealand's innings, prompting his cautious stance.

Abhishek Sharma dazzled in the third T20I against New Zealand, smashing 85 sixes in 2026 and breaking Rohit Sharma's former record of 80 sixes from 2023. His scorching performance, scoring 113 runs off 38 balls, led India to a swift victory, as they chased down New Zealand's 199-run target in just 13.2 overs, securing a commanding 3-0 series advantage.

India achieved a remarkable six-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington's Hnry Stadium. Abhishek Sharma's impressive 113 runs and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 45 runs set a strong foundation for the win. The opening duo scored a record 118 runs in the first six overs to dismantle New Zealand's bowling attack. India's bowlers effectively executed yorkers to limit New Zealand to 198 runs after 20 overs.

India began their Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a crushing 13-0 victory over Bangladesh. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh netted twice each. India dominated from start to finish, leading 6-0 at half-time. The defending champions will next face China on Thursday, while Bangladesh prepare to take on Malaysia.

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell reacts to Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings, discusses India's power-hitting dominance in T20 cricket, and looks ahead to the remaining matches against India.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar praises Abhishek Sharma's fearless batting, highlighting his exceptional skills and ability to dominate bowlers in the powerplay.