England's innings began with promise, as openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley got off to a rapid start. The day however, got marred by bad weather and light.

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Taskin, who missed the recent home series against Ireland, has made his return to the shortest format after playing for Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20.

Bangladesh's sports adviser, Asif Nazrul, has voiced strong reservations about the team's safety in India, particularly following the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL squad.

Pandya's knock vs Vidarbha was an unforgettable 39th over of Baroda's innings, where Pandya took complete control, launching the first five deliveries of the over into the stands.

The decision, reportedly taken at the board level, was seen as an early indication that cricketing ties were being reassessed in light of diplomatic strain between New Delhi and Dhaka.

The tournament is being held with the men's and women's National Championships running simultaneously at the same venue for the first time. But the start was delayed by over four hours and 30 minutes

Amit Panghal, Senior National Boxing Championship

Start of Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida was delayed by over four hours and 30 minutes due to absence of properly constructed rings at the venue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
Addressing the inaugural function of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship, being held here, through video conference, Modi said, "In the past decade, more than 20 major international events have been held in various cities, including the U-17 FIFA World Cup, the Hockey World Cup, and major chess tournaments."
"The 2030 Commonwealth Game will be held in India. India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympics," said Modi.
The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country.
"The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competition, sportsmanship, and talent in Indian volleyball," a release said.
"Hosting the National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi underscores the growing emphasis on strengthening sports infrastructure and ...

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The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country

Press Trust of India

While expectations remain sky-high for Neeraj, recent numbers underline both the challenges and optimism attached to India's most consistent track and field star.

Neeraj Chopra

The journey of PWL 2026 will start today in New Delhi with a players' auction, which will see around 300 players going under the hammer for 72 open spots across six franchises

Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal (L-R)

Here's a glimpse into the action-packed calendar that will keep sports enthusiasts on the edge of their seats from January to December.

Indian sports calendar 2026

Although there may be little immediate action this month, recruitment teams are laying the groundwork for future moves to be done next summer.

Top 10 football transfer targets in January transfer window

Nevin, also a former Scottish international, went on to suggest that Chelsea needed a manager who would be easy to control and align with the club's vision.

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Several star players, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen, continue their quest for AFCON glory with their respective teams.

African Cup of Nations Round of 16

Thirteen of the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday told All India Football Federation (AIFF) that they "may be ready and willing" to take part in the delayed 2025-26 season if there is no participation fee and the national body takes financial responsibility for the organisational and operational costs of running the truncated competition.
Putting conditions on their participation in the ISL, the clubs also requested the national federation to furnish "a clear, time-bound roadmap for execution of the long-term plan, including defined timelines for appointment of a commercial partner and/or broadcaster, finalisation of the league's revenue, governance, and risk-sharing framework, and transition to a financially self-sustaining competition model consistent with statutory governance norms".
The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.
"Upon 

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The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.

Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.
The Italian coach was midway through his second season in charge. In his first season, he won the Conference League and Club World Cup.
Last month, Maresca said he had experienced his worst 48 hours at Chelsea and expressed his unhappiness at a lack of support at the club, but didn't go into specific reasons.
Chelsea is in fifth place in the Premier League, but has won just one of its last seven league matches, and has advanced to the English League Cup semifinals, where it will play Arsenal over two legs.
With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football," Chelsea said in a statement, "Enzo and the club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.
Chelsea is coming off a 2-2 home draw against Bournemouth in the league on ..

Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.

Gabon's government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.
Gabon failed to win a game at the ongoing tournament.
The country's interim sports minister, Simplice-Dsir Mamboula, reportedly made the announcement on national TV late Wednesday with no time frame on when Gabon would play again. He also said that the government had decided to remove players Pierre merick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecul Manga from the squad.
However, the video clip of Mamboula's declaration was later removed from the social media channels of Gabon Tlvision, and no corresponding statement was published on the government website.
Aubameyang, the team captain, did not feature in Gabon's final group game against Ivory Coast on Wednesday after returning to his club Marseille with an injury.
The Panthers were already assured of last place and elimination after losing their first two games to Cameroon and ...

Gabon football team

Gabon's government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.

Bangladesh is set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7, 2026. They have been placed in Group C, alongside West Indies, England, Nepal, and Italy.

Bangladesh cricket team

The live streaming of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test

Rishabh Pant, who was earlier today announced as India's back-up keeper for the ODI series vs New Zealand, guided Delhi to a clinical chase vs Services

Rishabh Pant

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been rested for the series, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy making a comeback in the 50-over format

Mohd Shami

The partnership was formally unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations

The partnership was formally unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

The deal covers all major men's and women's ICC tournaments from 2026 to 2027, kicking off with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

ICC and AB InBev brand collaboration

Birla Estates' partnership with the Gujarat Titans reflects the company's focus on connecting with India's youth and fostering shared experiences beyond real estate.

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Months after RCB's first IPL crown, Diageo plans to sell both the men's and women's teams. Strategic reasons, valuation, and timeline explained.

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