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South Africa captain Aiden Markram said though Canada is a relatively unknown entity for them, they have done their homework

Italy, once football royalty, have struggled in recent qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and are now looking to progress via the playoffs after failing to top their group

On February 8, 2026, the country returned to the high-table by beating Netherlands 3-2 in the qualifiers first round

with games against Namibia, Pakistan (if the contest happens) and the Netherlands in the group stage, there could be challenges but the winning start in Mumbai should keep the Indian dugout in good spirits

Arshi Gupta, a 9-year-old from Faridabad, became the youngest driver selected for the F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive (DYD) programme. Noticing her early love for speed, her father guided her into karting, leading to international training and wins in the UAE, UK, and India. Her journey highlights not only her exceptional talent but also India’s limited mot […]

Jammu & Kashmir secured a Ranji Trophy semifinal spot. They beat former champions Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs. Auqib Nabi took a career-best 12 wickets. This performance was crucial in restricting Madhya Pradesh. Jammu & Kashmir will now face the winner of Andhra versus Bengal. The other semifinal features Uttarakhand against Karnataka.

KL Rahul scored a brilliant century to lead Karnataka to a four-wicket victory against Mumbai. This win secured Karnataka's place in the Ranji Trophy semifinals. Rahul's 130 runs were crucial in chasing down the target. Ravichandran Smaran also played a vital role with an unbeaten 83. Karnataka will now face Uttarakhand in the next round.

Scotland secured a dominant 73-run victory over T20 World Cup debutants Italy. George Munsey's explosive 84 laid the foundation, followed by Michael Leask's stellar all-round performance, including a four-wicket haul and a rapid unbeaten cameo. Italy's chase faltered early, despite a fighting fifty from Ben Manenti.

Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri are questioning Pakistan's approach to Babar Azam at the T20 World Cup, citing his slow starts and perceived loss of power. Experts suggest a more aggressive batting style and potentially a change in batting order to alleviate pressure on the star batter.

The T20 World Cup 2026 match between arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, is scheduled to be played on February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo

Nepal fans brought unmatched energy to the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, vastly outnumbering English supporters during Nepal’s T20 World Cup match against England. Several fans travelled from Kathmandu to cheer their team, expressing pride and optimism about Nepal’s growing stature in world cricket

Nepal came agonisingly close to scripting a historic upset against England at the T20 World Cup, before the two-time champions held their nerve to secure a four-run victory at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 184, Nepal’s lower order, led by Lokesh Bam, mounted a late charge, but Sam Curran’s composed final over sealed the win

India survived a testing World Cup opener against the USA, overcoming a batting collapse on a challenging Wankhede surface. Early movement, variable bounce and spin put India under pressure, but Suryakumar Yadav’s calm, unbeaten 84 guided them to a crucial 29-run victory

Pop icon Mariah Carey’s performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan drew criticism from viewers, with many alleging that the singer was lip syncing. Social media users pointed out a visible mismatch between her lip movements and the audio during her rendition of Volare and Nothing Is Impossible