AUS vs IND: Sunil Gavaskar picks India’s playing XI for Adelaide Test

After India’s commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth, cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has shared his insights on potential changes to India’s playing XI for the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval, which begins on December 6. India, leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-0, will look to fine-tune their lineup for the day-night … Read more

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Eyes Lara At 160, Bypasses Zayas

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is interested in moving up to 160 to challenge Erislandy Lara for his WBA middleweight title next rather than defend his WBC interim 154-lb belt against Xander Zayas on February 22nd. Boxing insider Fernando Sabatini reports that Vergil Jr’s team doesn’t prefer facing the 22-year-old Zayas next. The better option would be … Read more

'No solution to this equation' – analyst says split parliament will undermine new French government

France’s Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power. FRANCE 24’s Alex Aucott speaks to Hind Ziane, CEO of ‘Generation Politique’. She says that the current split in parliament makes it unlikely that … Read more

Colombia armed groups used peace talks to build strength, military commander says By Reuters

By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s illegal armed groups have taken advantage of the government’s pursuit of peace to strengthen themselves militarily and economically, the commander of the country’s armed forces said on Monday. The government of President Gustavo Petro has since 2022 pursued peace negotiations with leftist guerrillas and criminal gangs founded … Read more