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Shiv Sena (UBT) warns Shah Rukh Khan over signing a Bangladeshi cricketer in his IPL team KKR : Bollywood News

A political storm is brewing around Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The controversial decision has drawn sharp criticism not only from political leaders but also from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) […]

Yograj Singh slams Shubman Gill’s T20 World Cup snub, drags Kapil Dev into debate

Former India cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has lashed out at the exclusion of Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad, accusing the selectors of failing to back him adequately despite making him the team’s vice-captain last year. Yograj cited an example involving Kapil Dev, arguing that the legendary all-rounder was once […]

Venus Williams returns to Australian Open at 45; list of oldest women to compete in season-opening tennis Grand Slam

Venus Williams will write her name into history books when the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion makes her return to Melbourne Park as the oldest woman to compete in a season-opening major. The 45-year-old, older of the Williams sisters, Venus, has been given a wildcard entry by the Australian Open organisers. Venus will feature in […]

‘So many lessons, experiences and memories’: Shubman Gill looks back at a defining 2025 | Watch | Cricket News

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill signed off a momentous 2025 with a reflective note, sharing a video montage on social media that captured a year of sharp contrasts, hard lessons and historic highs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“2025, you were truly special to me. So many lessons, experiences, and […]

Australia’s Usman Khawaja slams ‘racial stereotyping’, to retire after Ashes finale – ‘treated differently’

Australia batter Usman Khawaja said on 2 January that he will retire from international cricket after his nation’s fifth and final Ashes clash against England. Khawaja leaves a legacy as Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived “racial stereotyping” during his 15-year career. The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, […]

Australian PM Anthony Albanese hosts Ashes stars ahead of pink Test in Sydney

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams at Kirribilli House on Thursday, ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series, scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The annual New Year’s Day reception came in the backdrop of the Boxing Day Test at […]

Houston Astros to sign Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai to three-year deal worth up to $63 million – Report

The Houston Astros have made a major splash in the MLB free agency market by agreeing to terms with star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract. According to a report by ESPN, the deal guarantees $54 million and could reach $63 million with incentives, positioning it as one of the richest for a […]

J&K Police summon cricketer, organiser over Palestine flag at local tournament

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have summoned a local cricketer and the organiser of a private cricket tournament for questioning after a Palestine flag was seen displayed during a match held in Jammu, officials said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a cricketer was spotted wearing a helmet […]

Nicholas Lee to join as India women’s strength and conditioning coach post-WPL 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women’s cricket team after the conclusion of the Women’s Premier League. The five-team Women’s Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. “Lee will take over as the new […]

College Football Bowl Games, today, January 1: Full schedule, times, TV channels and previews

New Year’s Day 2026 is set to bring an exciting tripleheader of college football playoff quarterfinals, continuing the action from the expanded 12-team format. These iconic bowls, the Orange, Rose, and Sugar, feature top-seeded teams with byes facing tough challengers who advanced through the first round. Winners will advance to the semifinals on January 8-9, […]