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India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav waits for third umpire’s decision for his wicket during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) NEW DELHI: The standoff is over. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a U-turn over their boycott of the February 15…

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday requested Pakistan to honour its scheduled T20 World Cup fixture against India, stressing that playing the match would benefit the wider cricket ecosystem. “Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan…

United Arab Emirates’s Muhammad Zohaib plays a shot (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that all-rounder Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back from the squad due to disciplinary issues but did not share more details on the matter. “Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back due to disciplinary issues….

As Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit Washington, concerns are mounting over the trajectory of US-Iran talks and the possibility of military escalation, with Israeli defence officials warning that Tehran’s expanding ballistic missile programme poses an existential threat to Israel.According to Israeli security sources quoted by The Jerusalem Post, senior Israeli officials have…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a powerful mandate, winning a landslide victory. This political stability empowers Tokyo to significantly reshape its approach to China, strengthen ties with the US, and deepen strategic partnerships with India. Her decisive win signals a more assertive Japan on the global stage, impacting regional dynamics. TL;DR: Driving the newsJapan’s…

Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Zimbabwe cruised to an easy eight-wicket win over Oman in their T20 World Cup match, thanks to a strong bowling performance and a calm chase led by Brian Bennett.After winning the toss, Zimbabwe chose to bowl, and their fast bowlers quickly took control. Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava tore…

Minerals, militants, US-made guns: Why Trump’s bet on Munir is set to fail The blast that tore through a Shia mosque on the edge of Islamabad on Friday was not only an act of mass murder. It was also a reminder of the limits of power in a country whose generals speak confidently about security,…

Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen is likely to miss the rest of the T20 World Cup league stage after dislocating his shoulder during their first match against Scotland, according to head coach John Davison. Madsen got injured while diving to stop a boundary and landed awkwardly, forcing him off the field with his arm in a…

Democracy advocate Jimmy Lai leaves the Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong Hong Kong–based pro-democracy media figure Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday, more than five years after his arrest in August 2020, sparking global outcry.Lai, 78, was found guilty of “colluding with foreign…

Gold saw strong gains on Monday, as the yellow metal rose to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams. Traders attributed the surge to a rebound in global markets, a softer US dollar, and renewed demand for safe-haven assets. On MCX, gold futures also gained momentum, with the April contract increasing by Rs 2,089, or 1.34%,…