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Gurbaz withdraws from PSL as Afghan govt refuses to give NOC to play in Pakistan over border tension

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) With diplomatic relations between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan at a low because of recent air strikes across the border, the Afghan government has refused to give NOC to its players to play in the Pakistan Super League, dealing another blow to the country's cricket establishment, a news report said on Saturday.

FC Barcelona confirms exit from European Super League project

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:29 PM

Barcelona, Feb 7 (IANS) Spain's most successful football club FC Barcelona has confirmed on Saturday that they are withdrawing from the European Super League, in a major blow to a project which has struggled to get off the mark from its inception.

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah misses tournament opener due to illness

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:21 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was unavailable for selection in India's opener 2026 T20 World Cup opener against the USA due to illness, said the BCCI in a statement on Saturday

T20 WC: Shepherd takes five-for, including a hat-trick, as WI beat Scotland by 35 runs

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:17 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a sensational spell of 5-20, including a hat-trick, as two-time champions West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their Group C clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Bumrah out with illness as USA elect to field first in opener

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:01 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The United States captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first against India in Match 3 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Asian Rifle/Pistol C’ships: Elavenil wins gold, Shambhavi breaks junior record for top-of-the-podium finish

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Olympian Elavenil Valarivan narrowly defeated Japan’s Misaki Nobata to win gold in the 10m Air Rifle women’s event. Meanwhile, Shambhavi Kshirsagar set a new record at the Asian Junior Finals and took gold in the junior category at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 20206, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.

IPL to offset global revenue dip as RCB bid soars to $1.75 billion: Lalit Modi

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Lalit Modi, the former chief of the Indian Premier League, has confirmed to IANS that the bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has already reached USD 1.75 billion, with interest reportedly coming from Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer.

'We love to see anyone representing the country': Rashid breaks silence on Afghan women cricketers living in exile

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:10 PM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan has stood out in support of the Afghan Women cricketers who are currently living in exile after fleeing their country due to the Taliban regime.

T20 WC: ‘What if India lose? That will impact Pakistan more,’ says Rashid Latif

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif weighed in on the ongoing T20 World Cup permutations after Pakistan secured a close victory over the Netherlands in their tournament opener and said that India’s result against the USA could significantly impact Pakistan’s qualification scenario.

Clarke leads overseas team, Nagal spearheads Indian charge at Delhi Open from Feb 16

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Jay Clarke from Great Britain will lead a robust international lineup at the Delhi Open 2026, with Indian player Sumit Nagal headlining the local competitors. The ATP Challenger event is set to take place from February 16 to 22 here at the DLTA Complex.

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Gurbaz withdraws from PSL as Afghan govt refuses to give NOC to play in Pakistan over border tension

FC Barcelona confirms exit from European Super League project

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah misses tournament opener due to illness

T20 WC: Shepherd takes five-for, including a hat-trick, as WI beat Scotland by 35 runs

T20 World Cup: Bumrah out with illness as USA elect to field first in opener

Asian Rifle/Pistol C’ships: Elavenil wins gold, Shambhavi breaks junior record for top-of-the-podium finish

IPL to offset global revenue dip as RCB bid soars to $1.75 billion: Lalit Modi

'We love to see anyone representing the country': Rashid breaks silence on Afghan women cricketers living in exile

T20 WC: ‘What if India lose? That will impact Pakistan more,’ says Rashid Latif

Clarke leads overseas team, Nagal spearheads Indian charge at Delhi Open from Feb 16

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