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England’s Hundred will ditch the draft and shift to an IPL-style auction from the 2026 season, with the inaugural sale scheduled for March 2026. The move is part of a sweeping restructure aimed at attracting more global stars and raising competitive quality. Cricket – The Hundred – Men – Final – Oval Invincibles v Trent Rockets – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain .(Action Images via Reuters) In tandem, both men’s and women’s salary pools are being significantly expanded, alongside new contract flexibility and bigger overseas quotas. These are changes that the organisers say will sharpen the tournament’s entertainment edge. What’s…

Mumbai: On Thursday at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, Jemimah Rodrigues surprised Australia by raising her game to a level never seen before, but they had a familiar foe in Harmanpreet Kaur. Every time she steps on the field, no opponent can breathe easy. That is a reputation built on the strength of playing many match-winning innings against the odds. India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur in action against Australia during the World Cup semi-final on Thursday. (AFP) She has been a vital cog for India in a number of knockout games against Australia. Who can ever forget her epic 171* against…

There are people I know personally, who on Friday morning found their eyes welling up. They saw highlights of that unreal, parallel-universe kind of victory over Australia. This doesn’t count others thousands of miles away from the DY Patil Stadium who watched Amanjot Kaur’s three ‘what, me worry?’ shots finish the match with nine balls to spare and promptly burst into tears. Jemimah Rodrigues (R) and Harmanpreet Kaur run between the wickets during their World Cup semi-final against Australia. (AFP) There was so much of that emotion going around on the ground amongst the players, support staff, families that of…

“Even the grandmasters need a holiday. Preferably before facing each other,” reads a board at Goa’s Resort Rio, a five-star hotel in the tony village of Arpora that will host the FIDE World Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport. When the action starts from Saturday in a state that has become India’s vacation capital, ideas like ‘holiday’ and ‘relaxation’ will be a luxury for the players in attendance — one that they cannot afford with three spots for Candidates on the line and a brutal path to the title in front of anyone who fancies making…

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma lauded Harshit Rana’s batting skills, revealing that the fast-bowling all-rounder often sends his deliveries sailing for sixes during net sessions. Rana was promoted to bat in the second T20I at MCG over Shivam Dube as India suffered an early collapse in the innings. He came out to bat in the 8th over and stabilised the innings with Abhishek as India managed to cross the 100-run mark. Harshit Rana scored 35 runs in the second T20I at MCG.(AP) The pair added a valuable 56 runs for the sixth wicket, with Harshit contributing a crucial 35 to…

Tata group airline Air India has completed the first phase the retrofit programme of its legacy aircraft fleet, with all of the airline’s older Airbus A320neo aircraft now in new or upgraded cabin interiors. As part of its $400-million programme to upgrade the ageing legacy fleet from the airline’s government ownership days, 27 A320neo aircraft have been upgraded with new cabin interiors and Air India’s new livery. Upgradation of Air India’s legacy wide-body aircraft is underway, while the retrofitting of its older A321 aircraft—the longer variant of the A320—is slated to start in 2026. “With these (27 retrofitted A320neo planes),…

It was a regular Wednesday for Sahil, 26, a rice manufacturer from Nainpur, Madhya Pradesh. But by the end of the day, he would be thanking his smartwatch for saving his life. Sometimes, it’s ordinary days that take the most unexpected of turns. Sahil has been using Apple Watch Series 9 for nearly three years. On that fateful evening, when he was returning from Jabalpur after a business trip, his Apple Watch alerted him about an unusually high heart rate. “I had a meeting in Jabalpur that day. It was one of those days when you don’t want to get out…

Omamori are traditional Japanese good luck charms sold at shrines and temples.These colorful pouches have evolved over centuries, with modern versions even offering blessings for electronics, flights, and even golfers.Affordable and meaningful, omamori make great souvenirs and are traditionally returned to the shrine after a year to be ritually burned in gratitude. Japan is a country where you should certainly bring an empty suitcase on a visit. There’s such amazing shopping, it’s hard to pin down a single must-have souvenir. But there is one little thing I can recommend for any visitor. More culturally meaningful than flavored Kit Kats, easier…

It is the bluest of blues I have ever seen. Not the rich turquoise of the Andaman Sea that brings thrill-seeking holidayers to the beaches of Thailand. Or the deep sapphire of the Mediterranean, characteristic of destinations like Santorini or the Amalfi Coast. Here, in the tiny archipelago of Maldives, the Indian Ocean unveils its full spectrum of rarefied blues. And it is this calming view I keep returning to during my 72 hours at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, a 25-minute private speedboat transfer from Malé International Airport. Set on a meticulously manicured garden island overlooking a lagoon, within…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Washington. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR — INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER,” Trump posted Thursday night on his social media site, Truth Social. The filibuster is a long-standing tactic in the Senate to delay or block votes on legislation by keeping the debate…