Mumbai, February 5, 2026: Day four of the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series witnessed edge of the seat action in the Singles and Doubles clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Thursday. Fangran Tian registered the standout result of the day, knocking out Hanne Vandewinkel, the fourth seed in the tournament. In the Doubles category, the top seeded pairing of Rutuja…
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball. The 34-year-old all-rounder posted a picture on Instagram showing his right eye heavily swollen and bruised, a graze on his cheek and lip, and a bandage stuffed in his nose. “You should see the state of the…
We’ve finally got confirmation – Arsenal’s win over Chelsea means the Gunners will face a Double Gameweek 26 against Brentford and Wolves, while Wolves will double too with Nottingham Forest and Arsenal. Fixture swings always spark opportunity, but they also expose a few weak links, writes Fantasy Premier League expert Blake Hurst. Minor injuries, rotation…
A strong bowling attack and a fine track record at home should give Bengal an edge over Andhra when the two unbeaten sides lock horns in a Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash at the Bengal Cricket Academy (BCA) ground here on Friday. Bengal recorded five outright wins, including three at home, on its way to top…
A big setback for the Blues. Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens has suffered a hamstring tear that will keep him out “long-term”. Gittens was forced off during the Blues’ 3-2 comeback win over West Ham last Saturday. The former Borussia Dortmund man did not feature in Chelsea’s EFL Cup semi-final defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to clinch its second Women’s Premier League title when it faces Delhi Capitals in the summit clash on Thursday at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. However, the 2024 champion will be without the services of star all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who had withdrawn from the edition ahead of the tournament…
Can Madhya Pradesh extend its winning run, or will Jammu and Kashmir break new ground? The answer will unfold in what should be a cracking Ranji Trophy quarterfinal at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Friday. MP is on a roll, having stormed into the knockout rounds after two group stage victories. A 217-run dismantling…
With Arsenal’s EFL Cup semi-final win confirming a Double Gameweek 26 for the Gunners (Brentford & Wolves) and for Wolves (Nottingham Forest & Arsenal), it’s time to start planning ahead, writes Fantasy Premier League expert Blake Hurst. These are the weeks FPL managers live for – the fixture changes, the captaincy calls, and the scramble…
The international tennis spotlight returns to the iconic SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam as the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) hosts the Coromandel Chennai Open ATP Challenger 50. Scheduled from February 9th to 15th, 2026, this prestigious tournament marks the beginning of the Indian swing of the ATP Challenger Tour, followed by events in Delhi…
As Rashid Khan addressed the media on Thursday, he was asked which win would be considered the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup. The Afghanistan captain smiled and said, “Whoever comes in the final.” Living up to the expectations will be a challenge for Afghanistan. Rashid admitted that with most of the teams having a fair…
