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Australia’s Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Hamstring injury forces Australia quick to miss tournament in India and Sri Lanka

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Resurgent Pakistan seal T20 sweep of Australia

Key performances from Ayub, Azam and Nawaz set the stage for Pakistan's World Cup campaign

Pakistan's players pose for a group photo as they celebrate the team's win at the end of the third T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 1, 2026.

Alcaraz seals career Grand Slam, says ‘Job finished’

Spaniard wins first Australian Open title beating Djokovic

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men's singles final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic on day fifteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 1, 2026.

Alcaraz tops Djokovic to claim first Australian Open

Djokovic’s bid for 25th Grand Slam blocked nine times by Alcaraz or Sinner

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after a point against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles final match on day fifteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 1, 2026.

Pakistan rout Australia by 90 runs to seal T20 series

Spinners shine and top-order batsmen fire as series ends early

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha, front, celebrates after his fifty during the second T20I againist Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Dubai-based Rybakina wins Australian Open vs Sabalenka

Rybakina rallies past Sabalenka to claim second Grand Slam title

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina receives trophy after her victory against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2026.

Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs in T20I opener

Saim Ayub shines with bat and ball as hosts take 1-0 series lead

Pakistan's Saim Ayub (R) plays a shot as Australia's wicketkeeper Josh Philippe watches during the first T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 29, 2026.

Djokovic, Sinner advance, Wawrinka makes history

tournament fell briefly silent to remember the 15 people killed at Bondi Beach last month

Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka celebrates after winning against France's Arthur Gea during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Aus Open: Osaka shocked by Cirstea's frosty handshake

Osaka advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over the 35-year-old Romanian

Romania's Sorana Cirstea talks with Japan's Naomi Osaka (R) following their second-round match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Aus Open: Djokovic says he's got two more years in him

Serb eases into third round and readies for another milestone

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a return to Italy’s Francesco Maestrelli during their men’s singles match on Day 5 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Alcaraz can’t hide a giggle when called ‘Carlos Nadal’

Alcaraz defeats Hanfmann in three sets to enter third round in Melbourne

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2026.

Watch: Naomi Osaka makes fashion statement at Aus Open

Enters arena wearing a wide-brimmed white hat, a veil, and carrying a white umbrella

Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2026.

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