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India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is currently going through a lean patch in his career. He managed to score 12 runs in the first T20I against South Africa at Barabati Stadium.

Suryakumar Yadav failed to perform vs South Africa in 1st T20I.

Dale Steyn lavished praise on Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy.

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at field during 1st T20I vs South Africa

Steyn lauds Suryakumar Yadav despite poor outing in 1st T20I vs South Africa

India fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten half-century and picked up a wicket in the first T20I against South Africa.

Hardik Pandya smashed a half-century in 1st T20I against South Africa.

India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in 1st T20I. 

 Hardik Pandya gestures to the crowd as he walks back to the pavilion at the end of the first innings during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between India and South Africa

Three-time IPL winner labels Hardik as 'an out-and-out match-winner' for India

Arshdeep Singh bowled two overs in the first T20I against South Africa and picked up two wickets to give an early breakthrough to India.

Arshdeep Singh picked up two wickets against South Africa in 1st T20I. 

 Arshdeep Singh celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Tristan Stubbs 

Arshdeep shares insights on how he approached new ball in India’s win vs SA 

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WPL 2026

In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and music sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh are set to light up Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opening ceremony

Renowned singer Yo Yo Honey Singh and famous actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be performing at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2026

The WPL 2026 is slated to get underway from January 9

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) and singer cum rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026 opening ceremony goes glam as Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez ready t

WPL Mega Auction 2026 highlights: A total of 137 players came under the hammer at the WPL 2026 auction and 67 of  them attracted bidders

Deeepti Sharma (L) and Alyssa Healy in this frame

WPL 2026 Auction highlights: Deepti becomes costliest buy, Healy shockingly goes unsold

The legendary Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami said that no one can touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Jhulan Goswami has declared that no one can even touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record

Goswami ushered at Harmanpreet's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Jhulan Goswami in frame. (Getty)

'Don't think anyone can touch her record': Jhulan Goswami on India's superstar

India's Women's ODI World Cup 2025-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur talked about how Women's Premier League and Mumbai Indians shaped her winning mentality

Harmanpreet Kaur opened up on what sparked her champion mindset ahead of WPL

Harmanpreet revealed how WPL played a key role in developing her winning mindset

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

Harmanpreet Kaur credits this key factor for building her winning mentality

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Freestyle Chess leadership explains the breakthrough agreement with FIDE that reshaped the future of the format and led to major developments.

Freestyle Chess and FIDE reconcile after a year of conflict, paving the way for a new championship.

Truce sets the stage for the inaugural FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Germany.

Freestyle chess official breaks silence on FIDE truce that sparked major changes

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Tennis

A former Wimbledon champion offers insight into Coco Gauff’s long-standing serving issues and what could help unlock the next phase of her game.

Pat Cash shares a blunt assessment of how Coco Gauff’s serve could have been fixed earlier.

Coaching decisions and technical adjustments take center stage as Gauff looks ahead.

Tennis veteran reveals how Coco Gauff can overcome her serving struggles

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Football

A heated Madrid derby moment draws attention as tensions flare between Vinicius Jr and Diego Simeone during Real Madrid’s Supercopa clash.

Late-game exchange between Vinicius Jr and Diego Simeone sparks bench-side chaos.

Derby incident unfolds amid growing pressure and uncertainty around Vinicius’ season.

Explained: What happened between Vinicius Jr & Diego Simeone during Madrid Derby clash

Vinicius Jr and Diego Simeone

Explained: What happened between Vinicius Jr & Diego Simeone during Madrid Derby

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New York Mets make a key arbitration move to stabilize their roster, signaling a clear offseason direction ahead of the 2026 season.

New York Mets avoid arbitration by locking in a core pitcher before the January 8 deadline.

Move strengthens New York’s pitching depth amid a pivotal offseason.

New York Mets shake up offseason with blockbuster $8 Million move amid arbitration deadline

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New York Mets shake up offseason with blockbuster $8 Million move amid...

Toronto Blue Jays make a decisive arbitration move, signaling their offseason direction as uncertainty continues to surround Bo Bichette’s future.

Toronto Blue Jays avoid arbitration by securing Daulton Varsho ahead of the deadline.

Key roster decision adds clarity amid growing questions around Bo Bichette.

Toronto Blue Jays make blockbuster signing move as Bo Bichette’s future hangs in balance

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Steyn lauds Suryakumar Yadav despite poor outing in 1st T20I vs South Africa

Three-time IPL winner labels Hardik as 'an out-and-out match-winner' for India

Arshdeep shares insights on how he approached new ball in India’s win vs SA