Melbourne Park was treated to a Friday for the ages as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz delivered more than nine and a half hours of engrossing drama in the Australian Open semifinals. Djokovic outlasted Jannik Sinner to flaunt his seemingly bottomless reserves, while Alcaraz staged a remarkable comeback to shatter Alexander Zverev's title hopes.
Australian Open 2026 semifinal: Legendary Novak Djokovic last beat Jannik Sinner in 2023. He now faces a familiar foe once again in the semi-final clash of the tournament. Will an ageing Djokovic be able to fight off an athlete in his prime?
As the T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, India must decide whether to persist with Sanju Samson at the top or rethink their opening plans in search of form, clarity and stability.
IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Sanju Samson faces growing pressure ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand as poor returns, Ishan Kishan's form and Tilak Varma's return threaten his place in India's World Cup plans.
Ahead of the SA20 final, Sourav Ganguly offers rare insight into his coaching philosophy and why being a guide matters more than being in charge.
IND vs NZ: India brushed aside all the lingering doubts regarding them in style, chasing down a whopping total in record time and proving they are indeed the champions and the ones to beat.
The hype arrived early, but the sixes did not. Babar Azam's Big Bash stint became a masterclass in how modern T20 cricket has moved on without him.
India vs New Zealand: No longer weighed down by milestones or expectation, Virat Kohli now bats on instinct and intent. Since returning to ODI action last October, he has scored at a strike rate of 103, significantly higher than his career strike rate.
Shubman Gill enters 2026 under scrutiny after a demanding first year as India captain. A T20 World Cup snub and leadership lessons now shape a phase where form, clarity and authority matter more than promise.
The WPL 2026 season begins with a blockbuster as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on a revamped Royal Challengers Bengaluru side, setting the tone for a high-stakes campaign.
