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Lakshya, Ayush exit Malaysia Open; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag reach quarters

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 8 (UNI) India's Lakshya Sen exited the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-games defeat in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Axiata Arena on Thursday.
World No. 13 Lakshya went down 22-20, 21-15 to Hong Kong China's Lee Cheuk Yiu, ranked 18th, in a 53-minute contest.
The Indian shuttler began brightly, taking an 11-9 lead at the mid-game interval of the opening game and earning four game points, but failed to capitalise as Lee reeled off six consecutive points to snatch the game in a tie-break.
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Sourav backs 14 other captains seeking better treatment for Imran in Pak jail

17 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (UNI) Backing 14 former national team captains, ex Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan, now in jail, "should be looked after and respected" and hoped he would get the "right treatment".

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Nepal seal historic win over Scotland at T20 World Cup

17 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (UNI) Dipendra Singh Airee scored a monumental half-century to guide Nepal
past the finish line at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday night, sealing their first win at the
T20 World Cup since 2014.

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Gavaskar, Kapil and 12 other former captains urge Pakistan Govt to treat Imran Khan better

17 Feb 2026 | 10:05 PM

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New Delhi, Feb 17 (UNI) Fourteen international captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have urged the Pakistan government to hold talks with jailed cricketer turned polititian Imran Khan and treat him better.

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Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new deal

17 Feb 2026 | 9:20 PM

London, Feb 17 (UNI) England winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031.

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4th Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup Football Tournament 2026 kicks off in Shillong

17 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM

Shillong, Feb 17 (UNI)The 4th Edition of the Assam Rifles Sentinels Cup football tournament (Men & Women) 2026 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday here in Meghalaya.

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