Chennai

Rachin Ravindra

Devon Conway

Rahul Tripathi

Vijay Shankar

Shivam Dube

Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni (C) (W)

Ravichandran Ashwin

Noor Ahmad

Anshul Kamboj

Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata

Sunil Narine

Quinton de Kock (W)

Ajinkya Rahane (C)

Venkatesh Iyer

Rinku Singh

Ramandeep Singh

Andre Russell

Moeen Ali

Harshit Rana

Vaibhav Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy

Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane

Akash Deep

Angkrish Avaneesh Raghuvanshi

Anukul Sudhakar Roy

Cameron Donald Green

Daksh Kamra

Finnley Hugh Allen

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Kartik Tyagi

Manish Krishnanand Pandey

Matheesha Pathirana

Prashant Hitesh Solanki

Rahul Ajay Tripathi

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rovman Powell

Sarthak Ranjan

Sunil Philip Narine

Tejasvi Singh

Tim Louis Seifert

Umran Malik

Vaibhav Gopal Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Aman Hakim Khan

Ayush Mhatre

Dewald Brevis

Gurjapneet Singh

Jamie Overton

Kartik Sharma

Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed

Matthew James Henry

Matthew William Short

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mukesh Choudhary

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Prashant Ramendra Veer

Rahul Desraj Chahar

Ramakrishna Shekhar Ghosh

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan

Shreyas Gopal

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Cricket

IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings lost to the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the most balls remaining in the Indian Premier League's history. 

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame

'Looked like a 170 type of wicket...': Ajinkya Rahane reveals why CSK suffered fifth consecutive loss of IPL 2025

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Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans are tied on points but trail in NRR, with the Gujarat Titans leading the standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrating Devon Conway's wicket

IPL 2025 updated points table: Knights make massive jump after thrashing MS Dhoni-led Chennai in Chepauk, check the standings shape up after CSK vs KKR clash

MS Dhoni said that they did not manage to put enough runs on the board. However, he backed his batting and told them to stick to their strengths.

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni in frame

'Today I felt we did not have enough...': MS Dhoni reacts to CSK's embarrasing loss against KKR at home

CSK batters were restricted to 103/9, their lowest home score ever. In reply, KKR managed to chase down the score with 59 balls and 8 wickets remaining.

KKR beat CSK by 8 wickets.

CSK were restricted to 103/9.

KKR chased it down with 59 balls remaining.

Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine celebrates with captain Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2025: Sunil Narine's all-round show spoils MS Dhoni's captaincy comeback as KKR demolish CSK in Chepauk by 8 wickets

In the end, CSK was restricted to 103 for 9 in 20 overs by KKR, which was their lowest home IPL total ever. 

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal against KKR

MS Dhoni's captaincy return ends up disastrous as CSK register their lowest score in Chepauk

MS Dhoni said they lost way too many matches, and every game is crucial here. 

MS Dhoni makes return as CSK captain.

He announces two big changes in Playing XIs.

KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni and his Kolkata Knight Riders' counterpart Ajinkya Rahane in frame

'We have lost too many matches and now...': MS Dhoni gives his first message on returning as CSK captain ahead of KKR clash

KKR won the toss and elected to bowl first. Both teams will be eyeing to pick up a big win here.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni in frame

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MS Dhoni was confirmed to return to his captaincy role for CSK, giving the IPL 2025 an unexpected but exciting turn.

MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo reunite ahead of CSK vs KKR clash

'Traitor is here': MS Dhoni reacts to reunion with KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo ahead of CSK vs KKR clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 clash will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

MS Dhoni to lead CSK in IPL 2025 clash aganst KKR. 

CSK managed to win just one match out of their last five outings. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni runs between the wickets during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

'It’s possible if MS Dhoni is there...': India's ODI World Cup winning star picks his favourite for IPL 2025 clash between CSK and KKR

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after getting an elbow injury. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 122 runs in five matches of IPL 2025.

MS Dhoni to lead CSK for their remaining matches of IPL 2025. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad playing football with CSK teammates

After getting ruled out of IPL 2025, Ruturaj Gaikwad's video of playing football with CSK teammates sparks controversy

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Afghanistan and West Indies tour of UAE, 2026

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WPL 2026

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by three runs.

Gujarat Giants' Renuka Singh (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket (Getty)

WPL 2026: Star all-rounder Sciver-Brunt smashed the first-ever WPL century as the Mumbai Indians defeated the RCB by 15 runs in their seventh WPL clash.

MI defeated RCB by 15 runs.

Sciver-Brunt smashed first-ever WPL century.

Mumbai Indians celebrating their WPL 2026 win against RCB

WPL 2026: Richa Ghosh’s fightback in vain as Brunt leads MI to 15-run win vs RCB

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed his maiden Women's Premier League (WPL) century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 57 balls.

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed first ever-century in WPL history.

Nat Sciver-Brunt's first-ever WPL century came against RCB.

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match vs RCB

RCB vs MI: Nat Sciver-Brunt creates history with first-ever WPL century

Delhi Capitals finally put a halt to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's five-match winning run in the Women's Premier League 2026. DC thrashed RCB by seven wickets

Delhi Capitals hammered Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in their WPL 2026 clash

With this RCB's five-match winning streak finally came to an end

Delhi Capitals' Marizanne Kapp (3rd from right) celebrates with her teammates in this frame. (Screenshot)

WPL 2026: DC end RCB's unbeaten streak with seven-wicket win

In a massive blow to Delhi Capitals, Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

Delhi Capitals' Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of WPL 2026

DC have announced Pragati Singh and E Srujana as Deeya and Mamatha's replacements

Delhi Capitals' Deeya Yadav in this frame. (Twitter)

Double whammy for Delhi Capitals, 2 stars ruled out of WPL 2026

CM Punk admitted it is hard to imagine losing AJ Styles so soon after John Cena’s retirement as Styles puts his career on the line at Royal Rumble 2026.


CM Punk suggested the stakes may be too high for AJ Styles ahead of his career-threatening clash with Gunther at Royal Rumble 2026.

Punk also took aim at Dominik Mysterio while continuing his tense rivalry with Finn Balor on WWE.

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CM Punk makes honest admission on possible Royal Rumble retirement 

Basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out with a right calf strain as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Philadelphia 76ers on January 27.



Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially listed as out for the Bucks due to a right calf strain, leaving Milwaukee short-handed.

Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince will also miss the game as the Bucks rely heavily on their bench depth.

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Get the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's status 

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers’ clash against the Milwaukee Bucks as the team manages his left-knee workload.



The 76ers will make a late decision on Joel Embiid’s availability due to left-knee injury management.

Paul George is probable, while Quentin Grimes remains questionable ahead of the Bucks matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Game availability update on Joel Embiid & others

Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Get the latest on Joel Embiid and Paul George

Jalen Brunson is fully fit and set to start as the New York Knicks host the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden.


Jalen Brunson has recovered from a right ankle sprain and will have no minutes restriction against the Sacramento Kings.

The Knicks vs Kings clash will be broadcast on MSG and NBCS-CA, with streaming available on Prime Video and Fubo TV.

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City

 Will Jalen Brunson appear vs Sacramento Kings? Latest update on Knicks star

Football

Hansi Flick confirmed Ferran Torres’ return to the Barcelona squad ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Copenhagen.

Ferran Torres has recovered from a muscular injury and is available for selection as Barcelona chase a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase.

Hansi Flick stressed the importance of direct qualification to the round of 16, calling the Copenhagen fixture a “tough match.”

The FC Barcelona team stands in a group for a photo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 3, 2026.

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'Looked like a 170 type of wicket...': Ajinkya Rahane reveals why CSK suffered fifth consecutive loss of IPL 2025

IPL 2025 updated points table: Knights make massive jump after thrashing MS Dhoni-led Chennai in Chepauk, check the standings shape up after CSK vs KKR clash

'Today I felt we did not have enough...': MS Dhoni reacts to CSK's embarrasing loss against KKR at home