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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are playing a T20 International series in Sharjah, part of Zimbabwe's white-ball tour of the UAE in 2026. Coverage is focused on team news, playing XIs, pitch reports and live scorecards for the latest match. Zimbabwe arrive in form after wins over Bangladesh built on Craig Ervine and Sean Taylor's batting, while Afghanistan look to assert themselves at home in the Gulf.
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New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, defeated India by 7 wickets in the fifth and final T20 international, though India had already sealed the series. The result gave the tourists a morale-boosting win while India claimed the series overall. Santner's captaincy and the team's dominant bowling and batting display are drawing attention among cricket fans in India and New Zealand.
- 3Red Sox urged to pursue Japanese Triple Crown winner●MLB notes: Japanese Triple Crown winner may be big bat Red Sox need to target
Reports suggest the Boston Red Sox should target the Japanese Triple Crown winner as a power bat this offseason. The slugger won the Triple Crown in Nippon Professional Baseball, leading the league in batting average, home runs and runs batted in, and could be posted for Major League Baseball teams. Boston, seeking middle-of-the-order offense, is viewed as a natural fit, and fans are debating whether the club should spend big on the Japanese star.
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Yokohama DeNA BayStars have announced a coaching contract with Keizo Kawashima, who served as the Orix Buffaloes' top-team hitting coach through this season. The move adds an experienced batting instructor to DeNA's coaching staff as the club reshapes its setup ahead of the new season. Japanese sports outlets carried the announcement widely, noting his recent role with Orix.
- 5Gambhir praises Shreyas Iyer despite India's T20I defeats●'Phenomenal job': Gautam Gambhir praises Shreyas Iyer despite India's back-to-back T20I defeats against New Zealand
Gautam Gambhir has praised Shreyas Iyer, calling his performances a 'phenomenal job', even as India suffered back-to-back T20I defeats against New Zealand. The comment stands out amid criticism of India's batting and results in the series, with Iyer singled out as a positive from the losses. Cricket fans and commentators are debating the team's form ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- 6Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dropped again as India's openers fail in Hamilton▼Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dropped again: Fans fume at India team management as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson fail in Hamilton
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been left out of India's side once more, prompting angry reactions from fans towards the team management. The criticism grew sharper after Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson failed with the bat in the match in Hamilton, with supporters arguing the omission of the teenager made little sense given the openers' poor returns.
- 7Reds see Pagán and Suárez head into free agency▼Pagán, Suárez headline trio of Reds to enter free agency
Three Cincinnati Reds players, led by Emilio Pagán and Eugenio Suárez, have entered free agency. Suárez, a notable power bat, and reliever Pagán now become available to all clubs, prompting speculation about whether the Reds will re-sign them or pursue replacements ahead of the offseason market.
- 8New Zealand cruise in Hamilton run chase▼New Zealand underline batting might in solid Hamilton chase
New Zealand delivered a confident run chase in Hamilton, with their batting line-up showing depth and control to seal the target comfortably. The performance highlighted the side's batting strength in home conditions, drawing praise from cricket followers and the ICC. Details of the opposition, venue significance and individual performances remain limited in early reports.
- 9Aguilas Face Leones in MLB Gameday Matchup▼MLB Gameday: Aguilas at Leones, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more
The Aguilas take on the Leones in a matchup covered by MLB Gameday, with probable pitchers, lineups, and other game details published ahead of first pitch. Fans following the Dominican winter league rivalry can track the probable starters, batting orders, and score updates through MLB's official gameday coverage.
- 10Who is Pakistan's rising cricket all-rounder Arafat Minhas?▼Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?
Young Pakistani cricketer Arafat Minhas is drawing attention as an emerging all-rounder in Pakistan cricket. Profiles are introducing the teenager to readers asking who he is, pointing to his promise with both bat and ball. Interest in the player has grown as fans and media discuss him as part of Pakistan's next generation of talent, though the specific event prompting the latest wave of coverage is not stated.
- 11Wildlife volunteers step in to rescue injured bats and animals●For injured bats and other wildlife, these volunteers are a lifeline
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators are being highlighted for their work caring for injured bats and other wild animals, with the story picked up by outlets in Connecticut and Bristol. The reports describe these unpaid carers as a lifeline for creatures that would otherwise have nowhere to go, underscoring the quiet but essential role of rehabilitation networks for local wildlife.
- 12Raising wind turbine cut-in speed could save thousands of Australian bats●# Australia could save thousands of # bats a year with simple tweak to # WindTurbines , study says Raising the wind spee
Researchers have found that raising the wind speed at which turbines begin spinning, known as the cut-in speed, could prevent tens of thousands of bat deaths each year in Australia. The simple operational tweak would reduce collisions with rotating blades, a major cause of bat fatalities at wind farms, with relatively modest losses in power output.
- 13Bat-watching after dark offers a boost for science●Looking for bats after dark can help science—and change how we see them
Researchers are encouraging people to look for bats after dark, arguing that citizen observations of night-time bat activity can supply valuable scientific data while also changing public perceptions of the animals. Beyond counting species, the activity is framed as a way to build appreciation for creatures often feared or misunderstood.
- 14Israel's war against Hamas shifts to the courtroom●From the Battlefield to the Courtroom: Asymmetric Warfare, Lawfare and Israel's War Against Hamas
A new analysis from the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies examines how Israel's war against Hamas extends beyond the battlefield into legal arenas, a dynamic known as lawfare. The piece explores how asymmetric warfare against a non-state actor embedded in civilian areas intersects with international law, and how legal claims and proceedings shape the conflict's conduct and international standing.
- 15Art Nouveau bat brooch from 1905 drawing admiration●Broche chauve-souris en or, émail plique-à-jour, diamant, topaze, c. 1905. Photo: Tadema Gallery By # TheWorldArtNouveau
A gold bat-shaped brooch from around 1905, crafted with plique-à-jour enamel, diamonds and topaz, is being shared widely by art and design enthusiasts. The piece, photographed by the Tadema Gallery, showcases the intricate naturalism and translucent enameling typical of the Art Nouveau era, prompting renewed appreciation for jewellery from that period.
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New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth T20 International at Hamilton, sealing the series conversation worldwide. Tim Seifert struck an explosive 93 after being dropped, while Adam Milne impressed with the ball. India had posted 191/8 thanks to fifties from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. Kishan broke Suryakumar Yadav's record for a T20I run spree and joined the elite 2,000-run club, while Glenn Phillips finished as the series' highest run-scorer with 341 runs.
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India faced New Zealand in a cricket match drawing attention worldwide. New Zealand's Tim Seifert hit an explosive 93, and a missed catch off him proved decisive, swinging the match in New Zealand's favour. The fixture is trending across multiple countries as fans debate India's fielding lapses and New Zealand's batting power.
- 18New Zealand beat India in T20 series final despite Indian fifties●NZ vs IND T20 2026: India suffer defeat to New Zealand in final match despite Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties
New Zealand defeated India in the final match of their 2026 T20 series, sealing India's loss despite fifties from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. The two batsmen scored half-centuries, but their efforts were not enough to prevent the defeat. The result wraps up the bilateral series with New Zealand taking the last game.
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Bangladesh have called up Amite to replace Mominul Haque in their squad for the final Test against the West Indies. The change comes ahead of the series decider, with the team adjusting its batting line-up. Further details on the reason for Mominul's omission or Amite's role have not been widely reported, and reaction from fans and pundits remains limited so far.
- 20Tim Seifert blitz helps New Zealand beat India in Hamilton●Tim Seifert blitz help New Zealand beat India in Hamilton
Tim Seifert played a rapid innings as New Zealand defeated India in Hamilton. The Indian Express reported the result, crediting Seifert's attacking batting for setting up the win over the tourists. Details on the format, margins and supporting performances were not available.