Dhakshineswar Suresh capped a breakthrough Davis Cup performance by clinching the decisive fifth rubber to hand India a memorable 3-2 win over the Netherlands and seal the country's place in the Qualifiers Round 2.
MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.
Jonathan Trott, after concluding his tenure as Afghanistan coach, expresses his desire to coach the England cricket team, a role he would cherish.
Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.
Tilak Varma says India will continue their aggressive batting approach in the T20 World Cup, aiming to put pressure on opposition bowlers even if they lose early wickets. He also praised Sanju Samson's contribution and highlighted Gautam Gambhir's motivational role.
RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.
Iran's participation in this year's World Cup has been called into question after co-hosts the United States launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel at the weekend.
West Indies captain Shai Hope took responsibility for his slow batting in their T20 World Cup match against India, which led to their elimination from the mega-event.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.
Pakistan's cricket team, led by player-of-the-match Sahibzada Farhan, plans to adopt an aggressive and positive approach in their upcoming high-stakes match against India in the T20 World Cup, aiming for a strong performance and crucial victories.
Rumour has it that Kritika Kamra is tying the knot with longtime boyfriend Gaurav Kapur next month, and we're already restless wondering what magic she'll pull off as a bride.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side is close to full potential after a dominant T20 World Cup win over New Zealand, edging nearer to the Super 8s.
Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.
The US said India will lower tariffs on a "vast array" of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as "fruits, vegetables", to zero per cent under the trade deal announced by President Donald Trump.
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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on Monday said that his side's upset win over Australia would count for nothing if they slip up in the next two matches of the T20 World Cup, and the focus is on staying grounded after the giant-killing act.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.
Liverpool secured a dominant win over West Ham, while other Premier League matches saw Brentford edge Burnley in a seven-goal thriller and Everton secure a late victory against Newcastle.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Australia were dealt an early blow in their quest to reach the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after the depleted former champions crashed to a 23-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Colombo on Friday.
Former champions Australia are set to conduct a thorough review of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after failing to progress beyond the group stage.
Both our families believe firmly in astrology and matching gunas (compatibility attributes). That day, for some strange reason, no one from either family mentioned the janam kundli milan (matching of horoscopes), says Rediff reader Mukesh Soni.
The US President had hosted Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC, on February 13 last year.
Quinton de Kock advises his South African teammates to rely on their strengths and instincts when facing Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their upcoming T20 match, acknowledging Chakravarthy's skill and the pressure of the game.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni says nobody should decide the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that performance and fitness must guide selection
Victoria Mboko, a 19-year-old Canadian tennis player, defeated Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the Qatar Open quarter-finals, marking a significant step towards entering the WTA top 10 rankings.
As India prepares for their high-stakes match against Pakistan, the focus is on how they will tackle Pakistan's mystery spinner, Usman Tariq. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan says the Indian camp is not anxious and is focused on playing their natural game.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan says lack of regular matches against top teams hurt their T20 World Cup campaign after close defeats to New Zealand and South Africa left them on the brink.
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A Gurugram CEO is alleging that his US visa application was unfairly rejected due to perceived 'weak ties to India,' sparking debate over US visa evaluation processes and criteria for Indian professionals.
Shadab Khan defends Pakistan's team selections and strategy in the T20 World Cup, emphasising the importance of clear communication and adaptability.
The powerful right-hander appeared in good touch at first drop against Australia in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Lahore on Thursday.
It's Chocolate Day and honestly, what's sweeter than dressing like your favourite treat?
Abhishek Bidwai tells Rishika Shah how he met his wife, Prajakta.
Nepal nearly pulled off a stunning upset against England. Rohit Paudel and his teammates mounted a spirited chase, fueled by impressive performances from Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Lokesh Bam.
Outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott reflects on his three-year stint with the team, highlighting achievements and areas for future improvement following their exit from the T20 World Cup.
Sabalenka primed for Rybakina rematch with eyes on third Australian Open crown
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