Sports

Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup could have implications for India’s 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport.

Winter Olympics preview: one week to go until Milano Cortina 2026

In this newsletter: setting the scene before the final week of preparations in Italy for the Winter Games

Julie Campiche: Unspoken review

(Ronin Rhythm)The composer’s first unaccompanied album turns extended harp technique into music of intimacy, restraint and conviction – inspired by the women who shaped her world

Arteta compares Arsenal’s Max Dowman to young Messi as teenager commits future

16-year-old signs pre-agreement for first pro contract

The Arsenal fan psychodrama: Big Defeat Headloss hits hard after United setback

I played out a torturous, all-too-familar dance after the Gunners’ title-race stumble. But if we’re suffering like this in January, how will we feel in May?

Rybakina poses threat to Sabalenka’s bid for legendary status in Australian Open final

World No 1 is on the verge of a fifth grand slam title, but former Wimbledon champion has proved she can cause problems