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The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the weekend.

It could come down to net run-rate as to who will join group topper England in the last-four stage

Motor-racing’s most prestigious championship takes a brave step into the unknown in 2026. Sweeping changes to both the engine and chassis mean the cars will be unlike anything seen before. They will be smaller, nimbler and more eco-friendly than last year, but will they race better? Here is everything you need to know ahead of next weekend’s season opener […]

Arthur Van Doren and Alexander Hendrickx have a trophy cabinet filled with the game’s top honours, but aren’t satisfied. In their 30s, they remain an important part of the Red Lions’ plans of reclaiming their dominance. They hope to cap a decade-long partnership by winning the World Cup at home later this year and Olympic gold at LA28

The two put on 44 runs off just 16 balls for the unbroken seventh wicket to stun New Zealand in a tense chase; Black Caps’ semifinal hopes depend on the outcome of the Super Eight match between Pakistan and the already-eliminated Sri Lanka

India's top-order batters found form against Zimbabwe, setting a massive total of 256. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson provided a strong opening, followed by impactful cameos from Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya. This resurgence offers confidence ahead of their crucial match against the West Indies.

Despite a comfortable win over Zimbabwe, India's Shivam Dube struggled with his bowling, conceding 46 runs in two overs. Former opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth noted Dube's lack of control and accuracy, suggesting the team used the match for bowling practice given their substantial lead. Srikkanth remains confident in India's overall strength […]

Jammu and Kashmir reached their maiden Ranji Trophy final, a historic achievement celebrated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who believes some players deserve national call-ups. On Day 4, J&K dominated Karnataka, building a commanding 477-run lead and standing on the brink of a historic title win.

India dominated Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, with openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma providing a strong start. Samson's quickfire 24 off 15 balls impressed, with Ravichandran Ashwin noting his valuable contribution to the team's momentum. Ashwin also expressed a personal hope for Samson to convert such starts into significant scores through […]

New Zealand's semi-final hopes remain uncertain after a four-wicket loss to England, with skipper Mitchell Santner admitting a missed opportunity to secure qualification. England's victory kept Pakistan alive, who now need a massive win over Sri Lanka to advance on net run rate. England's Harry Brook praised Rehan Ahmed's all-round perfor […]

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Mohamed Salah to rediscover his scoring touch after the Egyptian forward went nine Premier League matches without a goal — his worst drought in the top flight. Slot attributed the dry spell to Salah`s own exceptionally high standards while noting that Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike have also struggled for goals

Defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram recovered from a first-round loss to beat Hans Moke Niemann after the American ran out of time at a critical juncture, while World Champion D Gukesh was held to a second consecutive draw, this time by Nodirbek Yakubboev, at the Prague International Chess Festival. Abdusattorov, Yakubboev and local hope David

Real Madrid and Manchester City have been drawn against each other in the UEFA Champions League last 16 for the fifth consecutive season, with the Spanish giants hosting the first leg. City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed the draw, saying playing the best teams helps the club learn and improve. City had beaten Madrid 2-1 in the league phase earlier

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has revealed that a botched undercut hairstyle after the 2016 Australian Open cost her a lucrative sponsorship deal with Swiss watchmaker Rolex, with the brand telling her agent the look did not align with their image. The Canadian, who retired from tennis last year, also opened up about struggling

India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika set style goals with their latest Instagram post, with the couple dressed to the nines for a wedding — Rahane in a navy blue suit and black shirt, and Radhika shimmering in a pink saree. The couple, who married in September 2014 after seven years of courtship, drew admiration from fans