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In her AGM notice dated January 6, Ms. Ahlawat cited the secretary-general’s inaction as the reason for convening the meeting herself.

Mumbai’s fate hinges on the final league fixture between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz on February 1

The 28-year-old was forced out of Iran after playing in the 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Championships without wearing a headscarf. She talks about her courageous decision, her life in Spain, the quality of chess in both countries, her experience of competing in the Global Chess League, and dealing with her son’s cheeky Spanish

Saina Nehwal's impact on Indian badminton transcends her retirement. She emerged as a trailblazer, challenging global dominance and transforming the sport's landscape. Her journey, marked by numerous firsts and a World No. 1 ranking, inspired a generation and paved the way for future champions, making badminton a household name.

Sania Mirza lauded Carlos Alcaraz's champion mentality after his comeback win over Alexander Zverev, acknowledging the controversy surrounding a medical timeout. She also highlighted Aryna Sabalenka's dominance, comparing her to Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, and discussed the challenging final against Elena Rybakina.

England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs in the opening T20I. Sam Curran took a hat-trick, and Phil Salt scored 46 runs. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the series. Sri Lanka's batting collapsed after a strong start. The match served as preparation for the T20 World Cup.

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif feels Pakistan acted late on the T20 World Cup 2026 issue. The Pakistan Cricket Board awaits government clearance for participation. Latif suggests the window for a significant protest has closed. Pakistan's squad departure is scheduled, indicating participation. A final decision is expected soon.

Pakistan's Under-19 World Cup hopes face a blow as wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shayan is ruled out due to a fractured nose. This setback comes ahead of their crucial virtual knockout match against India, which will decide the final semi-finalist. Afghanistan and England have already secured their spots in the final four.

Senior midfielder Manpreet Singh, forward Dilpreet Singh and goalkeeper Krishan Pathak may face a formal probe by Hockey India after being excluded from the 33-member core probables for the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League due to disciplinary concerns. The issue reportedly occurred during India’s South Africa tour in December

World champion D Gukesh will take on compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram in Round 11 of the Tata Steel Masters, as the tournament enters its decisive final phase. With only three rounds remaining, Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the standings on 6.5 points

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a one-time financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh for widows of former Mumbai cricketers who are not covered under the BCCI pension scheme. The MCA has also formally urged the BCCI to extend pension benefits to widows of former domestic players, recognising their late spouses’ contributions

India’s Devika Sihag produced a stunning upset at the Thailand Masters Super 300, defeating home favourite and top seed Supanida Katethong in straight games to reach the women’s singles semi-finals. The unseeded 20-year-old showed remarkable composure to clinch a 21-19, 21-18 win in a brisk 40-minute quarter-final encounter

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana said her simple and consistent message of being “just one win away from the final” helped keep the team focused ahead of their crucial Women’s Premier League clash against UP Warriorz. The approach paid off as RCB registered a dominant eight-wicket victory to become the first team to qualify for the WPL final