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World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning defeat to Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals, ending her bid for a maiden Roland Garros crown. Sabalenka...

Star batter Virat Kohli will miss India’s three‑match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 due to a hamstring injury, according to a BCCI source. The Board of Control for Cricket in...

PV Sindhu exited the Indonesia Open 2026 after losing to world No. 1 An Se‑Young in straight sets, 21‑17, 21‑15, at Jakarta’s Istora Gelora Bung Karno. Sindhu entered the pre‑quarterfinals with...

Two days after the IPL 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally revealed what Virat Kohli told teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during their emotional interaction at the Narendra Modi...

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, retired midway through their first-round match at the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered a right shoulder injury. The duo...

R Praggnanandhaa shocked the chess world once more by defeating Magnus Carlsen in classical play for the second time at Norway Chess 2026, boosting his chances of becoming the first...

Football history is set to go under the hammer as the iconic jersey worn by Brazilian legend Pele during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final heads to auction later this...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added Auqib Nabi to India’s Test setup as a backup for the Afghanistan match starting June 6 in Mullanpur. The move came after strong criticism over his initial omission from the squad. Nabi dominated the 2025‑26 Ranji Trophy with 60 wickets at an average of 12.56, leading Jammu & Kashmir to their first‑ever title. His consistent red‑ball form earned him national attention and a spot in the camp as selectors reassessed their options for future pace‑friendly tours. Fans and former players, including Sanjay Manjrekar, criticised the earlier decision to exclude Nabi, calling it “ridiculous.” The BCCI reversed course and brought him in as a backup to maintain depth in the fast‑bowling department. India’s current pace attack features Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurnoor Brar, with Jasprit Bumrah rested. Nabi’s presence in the camp keeps him match‑ready without altering the official squad announcement. Selectors will monitor his progress for the upcoming series later this year. The Afghanistan Test marks only the second meeting between the two nations in the format. Shubman Gill will lead India ahead of the three‑match ODI series. For Nabi, the assignment offers valuable exposure to the national setup and a chance to prove his readiness for international cricket.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7‑5, 6‑3 in a powerful night‑session performance to reach the French Open 2026 quarterfinals, her 14th consecutive last‑eight appearance at a Grand Slam. The world number one struck 39 winners and 12 aces to overpower Osaka, who fought hard...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a significant trial aimed at reducing one of Test cricket’s most persistent challenges — play being halted because of poor light. The decision...