Airstrike in Myanmar hospital kills 34 patients

A military airstrike in Myanmar destroyed a hospital in Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, killing 34 patients and staff and injuring around 80 others, local rescue workers and media report.

B’desh President says he wants to quit after election

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said he feels sidelined and humiliated by the country’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, and wants to step down after the upcoming February parliamentary election. 

Real Madrid loses 1-2 to Man City

The pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League raised further questions about his future.

Squash WC: India blanks Brazil 4-0

Already through to the quarterfinals, hosts India blanked debutants Brazil 4-0 in their final pool B match of the Squash World Cup here on Thursday.

ABD urges balance in ODI roles

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he agrees “to a certain extent” with India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s belief that ODI batting orders are “overrated”, but stressed the need for teams to balance flexibility with clearly defined roles.

Vijay Hazare: Kohli, Pant to join Delhi team

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be joining the Delhi team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the list of probable players for the domestic one-day competition.

T20: SA draw level 

The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose the second T20 against South Africa by 51 runs here on Thursday.