Aus Open: Rybakina books berth in finals 

 Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in Saturday’s Australian Open final after both women came through their respective semifinals in straight sets. Rybakina powered her way past two-time champion Victoria Azarenka, winning 7-6 6-3 in just over an hour and 40 minutes, while Sabalenka ended the dream run of unseeded Pole Magda Linette to reach her first grand slam final at the fourth time of asking after a 7-6 6-2 victory.

ISL: NE United FC sign Spanish midfielder Joseba Beitia

 Indian Super League (ISL) club NorthEast United FC has added strength to the middle of their park with the signing of Spanish midfielder Joseba Beitia. “Here to strengthen the center of the park! Welcoming Joseba Beita to the Highlands”, NorthEast United FC said in a tweet. T

WC: India stuns Japan in classification match

Under-fire captain Harmanpreet Singh finally came good with his drag flick as he and young striker Abhishek struck a brace each as India demolished Asian Games champions Japan 8-0 in an inconsequential FIH Men’s World Cup

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya advances to quarters

India’s Lakshya Sen on Thursday advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament while Saina Nehwal crashed out in the women’s singles second round. Sen, seeded seventh, came from a game down

Richard Illingworth wins ICC Umpire of the Year 2022

Richard Illingworth claimed his second David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year 2022 after winning it in 2019, ICC announced Thursday. During 2022, Illingworth took charge of 24 international fixtures, and the Emirates Elite

Santner to apply his CSK learnings as NZL captain

Mitchell Santner says that time spent under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming at Chennai Super Kings will come in handy as he leads New Zealand in the T20I series in India. Santner had also led the side in the third and final T20I in India back in 2021.

Pakistan seeks US help to soften IMF term

Pakistan has turned to US authorities asking them to use their diplomatic influence for convincing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to soften loan conditions as the country is passing through a critical phase both economically and politically.

Suez Canal hit record high $8bn revenue in 2022

Egypt’s Suez Canal posted a record-high annual revenue of $8 billion in 2022 from the passage and transit of 23,851 ships. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said in a report on Wednesday that the number of ships crossing the waterway increased by 8 per cent