Lakshya Sen stuns world No.1 Shi Yuqi to reach All England Round of 16
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a major upset at the All England Open Badminton Championships, defeating world No.1 Shi Yuqi in a gripping three-game match. Sen won 23–21, 19–21, 21–17 in the opening round, showcasing strong defence and attacking control in crucial moments. The victory knocked out the defending champion early and sent the Indian shuttler into the Round of 16, marking one of his most significant wins of the season.
What happened last time when South Africa played a semifinal at Eden Gardens?
South Africa returns to Eden Gardens for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against New Zealand, marking their first T20I appearance at the iconic Kolkata venue. The Proteas have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, with Aiden Markram leading strongly with the bat and Lungi Ngidi delivering key breakthroughs with the ball. Their last major outing at Eden came during the 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, making the venue somewhat familiar, though a T20 World Cup semifinal brings a completely different pressure.
2026-03-04 14:16Tennis season begins amid global tensions as players prepare for hard-court swing
The global tennis season is beginning under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions, with several tournaments facing travel concerns and security discussions. Events such as the upcoming Masters tournaments are proceeding, but players and organisers remain alert to the broader international situation. Despite the uncertainty, top stars are continuing their preparations as the new hard-court swing begins. Officials insist schedules remain unchanged for now, though the sport is closely monitoring developments that could potentially affect travel, participation, and tournament logistics in the weeks ahead.
