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Shaheen Afridi likely to recover within a week, T20 World Cup 2026 plans on track

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has eased fears over his fitness, saying his latest knee issue is minor and that he expects to return to bowling within the next week. Afridi was speaking to reporters at an event, where he confirmed that his recovery is being closely overseen by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff. […]

‘I don’t see myself as a coach, would like to have my own club’: Lionel Messi | Football News

Lionel Messi (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi would prefer to become a club owner rather than a coach when he quits as a player, the Argentina football star has said.In October, he signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami to take him through the 2028 season. From Kolkata Chaos to […]

World Cup ready! Shadab Khan leads Pakistan to commanding win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I | Cricket News

Shadab Khan of Pakistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Pakistan flexed their T20 credentials with a commanding six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the opening match of their three-game series in Dambulla on Wednesday, sending a clear warning ahead of the T20 World Cup. The series, seen as a rehearsal for the tournament that Sri […]

WPL 2026: How Jasprit Bumrah inspired Shreyanka Patil to bounce back after injury

Indian all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has opened up about how Jasprit Bumrah became a source of inspiration during one of the toughest phases of her career. A spate of injuries following last year’s T20 World Cup, including shin splints, a wrist issue, and a fractured thumb, kept her out of action for nearly a year and […]

‘ICC does not understand the situation’: Bangladesh escalate T20 World Cup row amid Mustafizur Rahman fallout | Cricket News

Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman celebrates with team mates (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has openly questioned whether the International Cricket Council is fully grasping the gravity of the situation surrounding the national team’s participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup matches scheduled in India. Speaking to the media […]

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st T20I: Live Score and Updates from Dambulla

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Manchester United set for talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick for caretaker role: Report

Manchester United are considering a return to familiar territory as they look to steady the ship following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick emerging as the leading contenders for the caretaker manager’s role until the end of the season. According to reports, United are planning further discussions with both […]

Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits century in South Africa Youth ODI, warms up for World Cup in style

Vaibhav Suryavanshi picked up right where he left off last year. The 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy struck his first century of the New Year, reaching the landmark in just 63 deliveries against South Africa in a Youth ODI at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Wednesday, January 7. Leading the India Under-19 side, Vaibhav shared a […]

Why Asian Games medallist Angad Vir Singh Bajwa switched allegiance to Canada

Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, one of India’s most consistent shotgun shooters in recent years and an Asian Games medallist, has officially switched his sporting nationality and will represent Canada in international competitions going forward. The 30-year-old Olympian confirmed the development through a social media post, bringing clarity to his international future. Bajwa, who represented India […]

BPL controversy! ‘Cricket deserves truth’: Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak breaks silence on her Bangladesh Premier League exit | Cricket News

Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Reports emerged that Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak had been removed from the presentation panel of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), local media reported on Wednesday, citing sources in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). She was scheduled to host the Dhaka leg of this year’s BPL but […]