Experts say there will be no revenue loss due to the ban, and it will not have any impact on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) revenue from the IPL

Mustafizur Rahman was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 mini-auction recently

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Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai through the initial phase of the tournament, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has stated that the Rajasthan Royals franchise provided no prior notice before reportedly commissioning a third-party assessment of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium

If Bangladesh's games are moved out of India, Eden Gardens could still be required to host other fixtures at short notice; that would mean reshuffling teams, match timings and operational staff

Lanning's leadership legacy is coated in silverware. She has steered Australia to one ODI World Cup crown and four T20 World Cup titles. She also led Delhi Capitals to three straight WPL finals

Former United midfielder and U18s coach Darren Fletcher has been assigned interim manager duty by the Red Devils on Monday

Ruben Amorim and Darren Fletcher (L-R)

Olympic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra launches Vel Sports, his own athlete management firm, ending a decade-long association with JSW Sports

Traditionally, athletes embark on entrepreneurial ventures after retirement

Amorim's sacking from Old Trafford reportedly came after a breakdown in his relationship with the club, in particular director of football Jason Wilcox

Ruben Amorim

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 ...

Modi, Narendra 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

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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)

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.

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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.

Australia finish with 166 for 2 at stumps on Day 2, still trailing by 218 runs in the first innings

Travis Head

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR last Saturday, as per a directive given by the BCCI

Mustafizur Rahman

The Willowmoore Park surface in Benoni offers a balanced track, with batters getting the advantage early in the match, but momentum shifting to bowlers as the game progresses

India U19 vs South Africa U19 2nd Youth ODI broadcast details

South Africa's Jacques Kallis, with 45 Test tons, and India's Sachin Tendulkar, with 51 Test tons, are the only two batters ahead of Root in the players with the most Test tons list

Root celebrating his 41st Test ton in Sydney

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.

Virat Kohli, RCB

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