Author: Arijit Bose

By Navneet Bansal from Patiala As late night development, Pakistan Agrees to Play T20 World Cup Match Against India After High-Level Talks Pakistan has finally agreed to play its much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, following intense closed-door meetings held in Lahore involving officials from the BCCI, PCB, ICC, and after a special request from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. After initial reluctance, the Pakistan Cricket Board made a U-turn and consented to face India on 15 February 2026. As per the original schedule, the high-voltage encounter will…

Bengaluru | Rising Indian tennis star Dakshineshwar Suresh delivered a performance for the ages at the Davis Cup, leading India to a memorable 3–2 victory over the Netherlands in the World Group-I tie held in Bengaluru. The win is being hailed as historic, given the stark contrast in rankings—Netherlands currently stand sixth in the world, while India are ranked 33rd. At just 25, Suresh rose to the occasion on home soil, transforming from an understated squad member into the defining figure of the tie. By the end of the weekend, he…

Bhopal | Zaid Masood of Fitness 365 Gym was crowned Mr. Bhopal Division 2026 at the Bhopal Division Bodybuilding Championship held recently at Manas Bhavan, Bhopal. The high-energy fitness event witnessed participation from nearly 200 athletes from across the Bhopal division. Zaid Masood also went on to claim the Champion of Champions title, emerging as the standout performer of the competition. The Best Poser award was won by Sikandar Khan of Fitness Headquarter, while Best Improved Physique was awarded to Zaki Ali. The Most Muscular title was secured by Uday Singh…

Jaipur |  Arjun Kucchal emerged as the Overall Gross Winner at the Shri P. M. Rungta Memorial Golf Cup 2026, held at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur. The one-day tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 143 golfers representing diverse professional backgrounds. The event concluded with a grand prize distribution ceremony, where winners and runners-up across various handicap categories were felicitated. Golfers from business, industry, judiciary, the armed forces and the railways took part, reflecting the tournament’s broad appeal. The competition was played in the Stableford – Single Peoria format.…

London: England’s spin attack delivered a timely statement ahead of the T20 World Cup, as they secured a 12-run victory over Sri Lanka to complete a 3–0 series sweep in the final match of the tour. In a low-scoring contest on a turning Kandy surface, England defended a modest total of 128 for nine, their lowest ever against Sri Lanka in men’s T20 internationals. Left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell and off-spinner Will Jacks produced career-best performances, sharing seven wickets to dismantle the Sri Lankan chase and restrict the hosts to 116…

Qatar: Abu Dhabi has taken center stage in global masters sport with the official launch of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, the largest mass-participation multi-sport event ever staged in West Asia for athletes aged 30 and above. The 10-day sporting festival began with a sold-out opening ceremony at Zayed Sports City Stadium, setting the tone for an event that has attracted more than 25,000 participants representing over 92 nationalities. With competitions spread across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the Games have turned the emirate into a…

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a major reshuffle of its central contracts for the 2025–26 season, with former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma moved to Grade B following a revision of the grading structure. Both senior batters are currently active in only one international format, a factor that appears to have influenced their placement. The board has also discontinued the A+ category that existed in the previous contract cycle, resulting in a streamlined three-tier system. New Top Tier: Grade A Only three…