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  'He plays that high-risk game: Ajinkya Rahane advises India to prepare around star batter

  January 29, 2026 11:51 IST

  Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about how the Indian team needs to plan around Abhishek Sharma ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, and gave his take on his performance in the fourth NZ T20I.

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  Shivam Dube equals Rohit Sharma in elite list with squashbuckling knock against New Zealand

  January 29, 2026 10:50 IST

  Star India all-rounder Shivam Dube took centre stage and equalled former India T20I batter Rohit Sharma's tally in an elite list with 28 runs in the 12th over of the second innings of the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

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  Bangladesh's shooting delegation set to travel to India for Asian Air Gun Championship

  January 29, 2026 9:34 IST

  The Bangladesh government has approved its shooting delegation to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship that is slated to be held from February 2-14 despite the ongoing controversy around the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Australia women announce squads for multi-format India series

  January 29, 2026 7:48 IST

  Cricket Australia recently came forward and announced Australia women's squad for the upcoming multi-format series against India. The two sides will lock horns across three T20Is, three ODIs, and an only Test match as well.

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  Sophie Molineux announced as Australia women's new all-format captain

  January 29, 2026 6:51 IST

  Star Australia women's all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been named as the side's new all-format captain ahead of the multi-format series against India women. She will begin her captaincy assignment by leading her side in the upcoming T20I series.

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  Undefeated Australia storm into U19 World Cup 2026 semifinals after beating West Indies

  January 29, 2026 0:06 IST

  Australia defeated West Indies in their last Super Six match to make their way into the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026. Australia are the defending champions of the World Cup.

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  Aaron Jones charged for breaching CWI, ICC's anti-corruption code, handed immediate ban

  January 28, 2026 23:52 IST

  USA batter Aaron Jones has been suspended after being charged by the ICC with five anti-corruption breaches linked mainly to the Bim10 league, ruling him out of World Cup selection as a wider investigation continues.

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  Real Madrid vs Benfica: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

  January 28, 2026 23:20 IST

  Benfica host Real Madrid in a decisive Champions League clash, with the Portuguese side needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive. Madrid, on the other hand, aim to secure a top-eight finish and direct entry into the knockout stage amid strong recent form.

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  Suryakumar Yadav reveals reason behind playing six batters in 4th T20I vs New Zealand

  January 28, 2026 23:03 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav said India intentionally played six batters in the 4th T20I to test World Cup combinations and bowling depth. He also admitted the lack of partnerships hurt the chase as India suffered a 50-run defeat to New Zealand.

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  India go down to New Zealand in fourth T20I as Shivam Dube's knock goes in vain

  January 28, 2026 22:41 IST

  India suffered their first loss in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand as the Men in Blue fell 50 runs short of the 216-run target at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

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  Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England

  January 28, 2026 22:28 IST

  Bangladesh and Netherlands qualified for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England after Super Six wins in Nepal. Bangladesh maintained their perfect record and Netherlands earned a maiden World Cup berth following a DLS victory over USA.

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  Why are 18 matches in UEFA Champions League set to begin at same time?

  January 28, 2026 21:06 IST

  UEFA Champions League scheduled all 18 final league-stage matches simultaneously to ensure fairness, prevent tactical advantages, and maintain competitive integrity under the new 36-team format, keeping every team’s fate uncertain until the final whistle.

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  Suryakumar Yadav makes gains in ICC rankings after returning to form, Hardik, Dube also rise

  January 28, 2026 20:47 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav surged back into the top 10 of the ICC T20I batting rankings, climbing five places to seventh after back-to-back unbeaten half-centuries against New Zealand.

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  Axar Patel update: When will star all-rounder return to India's Playing XI? Suryakumar opens up

  January 28, 2026 19:56 IST

  Axar Patel update: Star all-rounder played in the first T20I between India and New Zealand and has been on the sidelines ever since. Meanwhile, India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on Axar Patel.

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  Why is Varun Chakravarthy not playing 4th T20I vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

  January 28, 2026 19:13 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy was benched for India’s 4th T20I vs New Zealand, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi preferred as spinners. Ishan Kishan is out with a niggle, Axar Patel isn’t fully fit, and India added Arshdeep Singh to strengthen the bowling.

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  Rajasthan Royals up for sale? 4 groups line up to buy IPL franchise after RR valued over billion

  January 28, 2026 18:48 IST

  Rajasthan Royals have shortlisted four bidding groups for the next sale round, including consortia led by Satyan Gajwani and Kal Somani, with early bids valuing the IPL franchise above $1 billion amid strong investor interest.

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  Why is Ishan Kishan not playing 4th T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam?

  January 28, 2026 18:44 IST

  India were forced to bench Ishan Kishan from the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam. The keeper-batter picked up a niggle in the third T20I, as captain Suryakumar Yadav mentioned and for the same reason, was replaced by Arshdeep Singh.

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  IND vs NZ 4th T20I Highlights: New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in Vizag, trail 1-3 in series

  January 29, 2026 0:09 IST

  IND vs NZ 4th T20I Highlights: New Zealand earned their first win in the T20I series against India as they defeated the Men in Blue in the fourth clash in Vizag by 50 runs. India lead the series 3-1.

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  Sarfaraz Khan reflects on India snub, says 'can't do anything'; speaks on CSK call

  January 28, 2026 17:41 IST

  Sarfaraz Khan continues to focus on his routine and performances despite being overlooked by selectors. He delivered another strong Ranji Trophy season and is working on his white-ball game. He also reflected on being picked by CSK for IPL 2026.

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  Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner H2H record: Check stats ahead of Australian Open semifinal

  January 28, 2026 17:32 IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner H2H record: Novak Djokovic will be up against Jannik Sinner in the semifinal of the Australian Open 2026 as the fans wait in anticipation for a fascinating clash. Check the head-to-head records between Djokovic and Sinner between the two.

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  Rohit Sharma wants India to play both Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav in T20 World Cup

  January 28, 2026 17:05 IST

  Rohit Sharma wants India to find a way to play both Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav in the T20 World Cup, citing their wicket-taking ability. However, he admits that dew and team balance make the combination a tough call for management.

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  Jannik Sinner marches into Australian Open 2026 semifinals, sets up clash with Novak Djokovic

  January 28, 2026 16:55 IST

  Jannik Sinner outclassed Ben Shelton in straight sets in the Australian Open quarterfinal to make his way into the semis. Sinner will now be facing Novak Djokovic in what promises to be a thrilling semifinal at Melbourne Park.

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  IND vs NZ 4th T20I pitch report: How will surface at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam play?

  January 28, 2026 16:01 IST

  The fourth T20I between India and New Zealand will take place at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The hosts currently lead the series 3-0. The focus will be on Sanju Samson and giving more time to the middle order batters.

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  Australia set to announce new all-format captain after Alyssa Healy's retirement announcement

  January 28, 2026 16:44 IST

  Australia are set to name an all-format captain as Alyssa Healy will be retiring after the conclusion of the home India series. Healy would be leading the Australian team in the ODIs and the one-off Test against India.

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  Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane and other cricketers express grief

  January 28, 2026 13:20 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died today, along with four others, died today in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. Following his death, Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane led the cricket community's reactions as they expressed grief over the passing away of the politician.

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  Novak Djokovic gets walkover in Australian Open quarterfinal after losing 2 sets

  January 28, 2026 12:45 IST

  Novak Djokovic made it to the semifinal of the ongoing Australian Open today as his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti of Italy walked off the game due to injury despite winning two sets. Djokovic had gone down 4-6, 3-6 in the first two sets and was leading 3-1 in the third, when Musetti pulled out.

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  Bangladesh accuses ICC of unfair scheduling after getting knocked out of U19 World Cup 2026

  January 28, 2026 12:22 IST

  Bangladesh lost to England on Monday in their Super Six clash of the U19 World Cup and got knocked out of the tournament. After the match, Bangladesh claimed that they had to travel a lot compared to other teams in the competition, accusing ICC of unfair scheduling.

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  IND vs NZ: Should Ishan Kishan open with Abhishek Sharma today in 4th T20I?

  January 28, 2026 8:52 IST

  Sanju Samson has failed in all three matches of the series so far, while Ishan Kishan has amassed 112 runs at an unreal strike rate of 224. This presents a major case for Kishan to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma with only two matches to go for T20 World Cup.