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Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 off 35 balls as India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20I at Nagpur. Rinku Singh added 44 not out, while Glenn Phillips’ 78 went in vain as India posted 238 and restricted NZ to 190

Former England and Worcestershire spinner Norman Gifford has died at 85 after a long illness. He played 15 Tests and two ODIs, captained England in Sharjah in 1980, and led Worcestershire to multiple titles during his career

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open. Sabalenka beat Bai Zhouxuan, Gauff defeated Olga Danilovic, and Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann. Popapova upset Emma Raducanu, while Medvedev, Rublev and Paul also progressed

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Masters. Sindhu beat Japan’s Manami Suizu, while Srikanth edged Koki Watanabe in a thriller. Kiran George, Akarshi Kashyap, and India’s mixed doubles pairs exited in the first round

Arjun Erigaisi held Anish Giri, while Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa drew again in round 4 of the Tata Steel Masters. Abdusattorov and Niemann emerged joint leaders, Sindarov beat Bluebaum, and Aravindh Chithambaram lost to Niemann

Tickets for the India–New Zealand T20 International in Visakhapatnam on January 28 will go on sale online from January 23. Officials reviewed arrangements including security, sanitation, numbered seating, and beautification works ahead of the high-profile match

The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures to Sri Lanka, confirming matches will be played in India. Security reviews found no credible threat, with the ICC warning against setting a precedent for venue changes

US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy White House news conference, highlighting claimed accomplishments, immigration actions and foreign policy goals, while drawing attention for digressions, dramatic gestures and remarks amid domestic tension and international concern

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy, due in late July, drawing congratulations from the White House and highlighting Vance’s long-standing advocacy for pro-family, higher birth rates

Ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, clashes erupted between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers in Dhaka and Cumilla, leaving several injured. Political tensions escalated amid campaign disputes, vandalism, and allegations of intimidation, reflecting a volatile pre-election environment under the interim government

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, with Sabalenka and Gauff dominating their matches, while Alcaraz overcame a tough challenge from Yannick Hanfmann, keeping his career Grand Slam quest alive

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after a 27-year career marked by nine space missions, nine spacewalks, and historic leadership aboard the ISS. Her contributions advanced human spaceflight, lunar and Mars exploration, and inspired future generations in science and space exploration

Mexico transferred 37 high-profile cartel members to the United States amid mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to curb drug trafficking. The move signals intensified security cooperation as Washington pushes Mexico for tougher action against criminal networks operating across the border

Brooklyn Beckham publicly accused parents David and Victoria Beckham of sabotaging his marriage and prioritizing image over family, deepening a long-rumored rift. His social media posts detail grievances tied to media control and his wedding to Nicola Peltz

US President Donald Trump’s Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews after a minor electrical issue en route to Davos. Trump will travel on a replacement aircraft to attend the World Economic Forum amid heightened US-Europe tensions

Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. of full retaliation if attacked, amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands. U.S. naval forces reposition amid heightened regional tensions and diplomatic isolation for Tehran

President Donald Trump heads to Davos for the World Economic Forum amid tariff threats over Greenland, straining ties with European allies. Market jitters, affordability messaging, and plans for a new ‘Board of Peace’ risk being overshadowed by escalating trade tensions

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andruews after it developed a minor electrical issue and President Trump will be returning home in another plane

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s surprise New Delhi visit, pledging deeper cooperation, underscores India’s rising strategic influence in the Gulf

Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. The world number four, who qualified for the Candidates Tournament, will return after his 2024 victory over Magnus Carlsen, continuing his rise in elite chess

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 51 to guide Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 not out lifted MI to 154, but Jemimah ensured DC chased it down in 19 overs

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open second round after Frenchman Hugo Gaston retired injured while trailing 6-2, 6-1. The two-time defending champion extended his winning run at Melbourne Park to 15 matches and now chases a historic third consecutive title

The ICC Event Technical Committee has approved Rehaan Ahtif as a replacement for Dylan Thakrar in the Tanzania squad at the Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Thakrar suffered a finger injury against South Africa and was ruled out

India begin their five-match T20 series against New Zealand in Nagpur with skipper Suryakumar Yadav under pressure to regain form ahead of the World Cup. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy return as India fine-tune preparations