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India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:31 PM

Varanasi, Jan 4 (IANS) Underlining India’s growing sporting ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is making strong and sustained efforts to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship virtually via video conferencing, PM Modi highlighted India’s recent experience and capability in successfully hosting major global sporting events.

72nd National Volleyball Tournament: Varanasi stadium hosts 58 teams, J&K players overjoyed

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:04 PM

Varanasi, Jan 4 (IANS) The 72nd National Volleyball Championship, being held at the Sigra Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, will host more than 58 teams comprising 1,000 players, representing different states, over the next week.

Bangladesh will not travel to India for T20 WC: Govt advisor Asif Nazrul

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup, said Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh who also oversees the country's youth and sports ministry.

Ashes: Spin bowling is incredibly important to Test cricket, insists Vettori

IANS | January 4, 2026 3:57 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia’s spin bowling coach, Daniel Vettori, has defended the side’s decision to field an all-seam attack in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) but insisted that spin bowling remains very important in the longer format.

Ponting predicts Australia’s squad for 2027 Ashes

IANS | January 4, 2026 3:36 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has mapped out his vision for the next Ashes battle in England in 2027, backing a largely familiar core after Australia comfortably retained the urn at home against England.

Aussie great Damien Martyn wakes up from induced coma, Gilchrist confirms

IANS | January 4, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Katich feels Aus, Eng opting for all-pace attack is 'worrying sign for next-gen spinners'

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) With neither Australia nor England selecting a frontline spinner for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, former Australia batter Simon Katich views this as a crucial shift in how spin bowlers are utilised in Australia.

Govt advisor directs BCB to request shift of Bangladesh’s T20 WC games to SL; requests suspension of IPL broadcast

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh name Litton Das-led squad for T20 World Cup

IANS | January 4, 2026 1:09 PM

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.

Ashes: Root, Brook lift England to 211/3 as bad weather forces early stumps on Day 1 at SCG

IANS | January 4, 2026 12:39 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Joe Root and Harry Brook’s unbeaten 154-run partnership helped England survive an early collapse as the visitors recovered from 57/3 and reached 211/3 before bad weather halted play at the stroke of tea, and early stumps were called due to rain and lightning.

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India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi

72nd National Volleyball Tournament: Varanasi stadium hosts 58 teams, J&K players overjoyed

Bangladesh will not travel to India for T20 WC: Govt advisor Asif Nazrul

Ashes: Spin bowling is incredibly important to Test cricket, insists Vettori

Ponting predicts Australia’s squad for 2027 Ashes

Aussie great Damien Martyn wakes up from induced coma, Gilchrist confirms

Katich feels Aus, Eng opting for all-pace attack is 'worrying sign for next-gen spinners'

Govt advisor directs BCB to request shift of Bangladesh’s T20 WC games to SL; requests suspension of IPL broadcast

Bangladesh name Litton Das-led squad for T20 World Cup

Ashes: Root, Brook lift England to 211/3 as bad weather forces early stumps on Day 1 at SCG

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