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Pakistan’s boycott of its T20 World Cup group match against India has triggered back-channel talks with the ICC amid fears of financial losses exceeding USD 250 million. The ICC has urged the PCB to reconsider, warning of long-term consequences for global cricket

The ICC has cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board that boycotting its February 15 T20 World Cup clash against India could lead to legal action from broadcasters and financial penalties. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi faces mounting pressure amid political and cricketing fallout

Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete in Norway Chess 2026, returning to one of the world’s strongest tournaments

India’s pistol shooters, led by Samrat Rana, Suruchi Singh, Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh, will aim for medals in the 10m air pistol events on day one of the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in Delhi

Delhi Capitals stormed into their fourth consecutive Women's Premier League final with a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at Vadodara. Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee starred in the chase after Beth Mooney’s unbeaten fifty for Gujarat

Several centuries highlighted the HCA B-Division two-day league championship, with Aawez Ahmed, Bhavani Prasad, Lokesh Myaka and Nikhil Parwani among the top performers. S Guru Vidhwan also struck a century in the under-16 tournament

Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways advanced to the semi-finals of the 79th Santosh Trophy after winning their quarter-final matches in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar. The semi-finals will be played on February 5, with matches streamed live on FIFA+

The BCCI has opened the third phase of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup 2026. Following strong response in earlier phases, fans can now book seats for matches across venues as final preparations continue

Ray Noronha won the overall net title at the ninth Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship at Boulder Hills. Col Akhil Mishra claimed the Overall Gross title as golfers competed across multiple handicap and special categories in Hyderabad

Vasavi College of Engineering won the OU Inter-college chess championship with 15.5 points. Dr BR Ambedkar College finished second with 14.5 points. Prof Bala Bhaskar, Joint Director of Collegiate Education, presented the prizes at the event held here on Tuesday

B Sumanth struck a superb 134 to power Hyderabad Circle to a thumping 116-run win over Amaravati in the All India SBI inter-circle cricket tournament in Gurugram. Hyderabad Circle posted 268 for one before restricting Amaravati to 152 for seven

Gayatri Chowhan has been named captain of the Hyderabad under-23 team for practice matches against Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra and Mumbai. The matches will be held at Nagpur from February 11 to 17

Two teenage sailors from Telangana, Suragani Eswa and Kommaravelly Lahari, have emerged as strong Asian Games 2026 prospects after winning YAI selection trials, showcasing how institutional support and grit can transform lives.

New Delhi will host the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027, awarding eight quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This will be the second consecutive continental championship in India, giving shooters home advantage ahead of two major events next year.

Defending champions India headline a competitive Group A in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, featuring Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. The tournament begins on February 7, with India aiming for a historic title defence.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said players will abide by the government and PCB’s decision to boycott the India clash in the T20 World Cup. Former captains Afridi, Yousuf and Latif also backed the move, citing ICC’s handling of Bangladesh

Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash in the T20 World Cup could cost the ICC and broadcasters up to USD 250 million. The marquee fixture, usually a revenue driver, is absent, raising questions of financial impact and tournament integrity

Former spinner Danish Kaneria criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup clash against India, saying it sends a message of fear and damages their own cricket. He warned the move could complicate Pakistan’s path to the knockouts

India U17 women’s team lost 0-2 to Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship at Pokhara, Nepal. Goals from Arpita Biswas and Alpi Akter sealed the win. India remain second in the table and next face Bhutan on February 4

Sunil Gavaskar and Harbhajan Singh have urged the ICC to take legal action against Pakistan for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India. Gavaskar predicted a possible U-turn, while Harbhajan said the decision could impact the entire tournament

England defeated India by five wickets in the third Mixed Disability T20I at Greater Noida, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. Majid’s unbeaten 76 anchored India’s innings, but Angus Brown’s 61 guided England to victory

Teenager Anahat Singh claimed her maiden PSA Bronze-level title at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, defeating World No 10 Georgina Kennedy in straight games. The 17-year-old Indian star has now won 15 PSA Tour titles, underscoring her rising stature

KFIN Technologies defeated Blue Yonder by six wickets to win the Diamond Cup in the PCC Purecorp Challengers League cricket tournament in Hyderabad. In the Platinum Cup final, Highradius Blasters outplayed Salesforce Warriors by 130 runs, powered by Mallibabu’s unbeaten 71

M Hemanth Reddy (137) and SDNV Prasad (101) struck centuries for Andhra in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Indore. Andhra fell just eight runs short in their chase of 327, ending in a draw