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‘Pressure isn’t an excuse’: Yuzi Chahal goes hard at Sanju Samson after repeated failures | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has delivered a blunt assessment of Sanju Samson’s prolonged dip in form, insisting that pressure cannot be cited as a justification for the wicketkeeper-batter’s repeated failures. Samson’s struggles continued in the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, further clouding his prospects ahead of […]

Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open 2026 semifinal win marred by controversial hindrance call; What is it? Explained

[ad_1] The women’s singles semifinal between Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka was marred by a controversial hindrance call by the umpire, that resulted in a long video review and boos. In a highly politically influence encounter, Sabalenka defeated Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to move one step forward to her third Australian Open title in four years. […]

Australian Open: Why Elina Svitolina skipped semi-final handshake, pre-match photo vs Aryna Sabalenka

[ad_1] Chaos crept in even before a ball was struck at Rod Laver Arena. As the build-up to the women’s singles semi-final at the Australian Open unfolded, the tension between Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka was evident well ahead of first serve. Moments before the match, Sabalenka, the world No. 1, stepped out for the […]

R Ashwin hits back at social media troll over indirect attack claim: Just spoke to Virat Kohli

[ad_1] Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back at a social media troll who claimed that the former India spinner took an indirect swipe at Virat Kohli while analysing India’s win over New Zealand in the third T20I in Guwahati. India chased down a target of 154 in just 10 overs to clinch a 3-0 lead in […]

Washington Sundar fitness test likely on Feb 4 as selectors delay T20 World Cup contingency plans | Cricket News

[ad_1] Washington Sundar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Washington Sundar is scheduled to undergo a fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Feb 4, three days ahead of the start of India’s T20 World Cup campaign on Feb 7. The spin-bowling allrounder’s availability for the tournament is currently in doubt as […]

IND vs NZ | Kuldeep Yadav Lite: Meet Murali, teenage spinner shaped by YouTube and ambition

[ad_1] If you squinted through the Visakhapatnam haze on Tuesday afternoon, you’d have sworn India’s premier wrist-spinner had skipped his day off. The approach was identical, the rhythmic, slow-gathering stride, the slight tilt of the head, and that unmistakable, whippy release of the left arm. But Kuldeep Yadav wasn’t at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. He was […]

AI prediction for Australian Open 2026 semi-finals today: Will Aryna Sabalenka reach her 4th consecutive final?

[ad_1] It is a massive day at the Australian Open 2026 today. On Thursday, 29 January, both the Women’s Singles semi-finals will be held. World no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will play against Elina Svitolina, ranked 12, to seal her 4th consecutive spot in the Australian Open final. In 2023, she defeated Elena Rybakina to win […]

Real Madrid, PSG forced into UEFA Champions League playoff: Full knockouts list

[ad_1] A night that promised routine qualification for Real Madrid instead unraveled into late-stage chaos. Pushed into the Champions League playoff by former boss Jose Mourinho’s Benfica, Los Blancos learned the hard way that even Kylian Mbappe’s goals could not save them from the long route. Madrid began the final league-phase matchday comfortably placed inside […]

North Texas has 52 incoming transfers for new coach Neal Brown after 12-win season

[ad_1] DENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas has 52 transfers on its spring roster for new coach Neal Brown, a significant turnover for the Mean Green after they won a school-record 12 games and finished the season in the AP Top 25 for the first time. The 96-player roster released Wednesday included 44 returning players, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo open to trade as Bucks evaluate offers before 2026 NBA deadline

[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks are at a crossroads as two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appears ready to explore life beyond the franchise he has called home for over a decade. With the NBA trade deadline set for February 5, 2026, ESPN reported that several teams have submitted aggressive offers, and the Bucks are finally listening. This […]