Pakistan cricket team (AP/PTI)

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture. A win against Namibia in their final league fixture on Wednesday is non-negotiable if Salman Agha’s men are to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Anything less, and their tournament ends prematurely.The pressure has mounted quickly. After bold claims that this was a stronger outfit than the one that faltered against India in the Asia Cup, Pakistan suffered a familiar 61-run defeat on Sunday. While their clashes with India in the 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups were tight, they still fell short. Since the Asia Cup, India have now registered four comfortable wins on the trot, reinforcing Pakistan’s struggles in marquee encounters.

Scrutiny has intensified around senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Shaheen failed to control the game in the PowerPlay or at the death, returning figures of 1 for 31 in two overs. Babar’s issues against spin continue to surface — his strike-rate against spin since returning to the T20I side stands at 101.70 — raising questions about balance and intent in the middle order.Selection dilemmas loom. Salman Mirza and Fakhar Zaman are in contention should the management opt for changes. Pakistan’s heavy reliance on spin — 13, 16 and 18 overs across three games — also reflects a side still searching for the right combination.Namibia, though eliminated, are not without motivation. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon as co-hosts, they are keen to gather momentum. For Pakistan, though, the equation is simple: win or go home.In the other fixture, India face the Netherlands in the night game. Having already secured qualification for the Super 8s with three wins from three matches, India will view this contest as an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and tick a few remaining boxes.Abhishek Sharma is yet to get going in this T20 World Cup, and the team management will be keen for their No. 1 batter to spend valuable time at the crease ahead of the knockout stage. Getting runs under his belt could prove crucial in the business end of the tournament.There could also be changes in the bowling department. Kuldeep Yadav might make way for Arshdeep Singh, who was included as an extra spinner against Pakistan. With qualification already secured, India may use this match to test their bench strength and settle on the most balanced XI for the Super 8s.

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Venn Healthcare is distributing a system which can reset the central nervous system

The Nesa XSignal stimulates the nerve pathways with microcurrents that are imperceptible to the user

Trials show benefits to sleep quality, digestive issues, chronic pain and overactive bladders

It is being offered by many health providers and The Lanserhof at the Arts Club

With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa XSignal is providing a solution that is fast gaining traction in clinics.

A number of consumer devices are now coming to market which work on stimulating the vagus nerve via an ear clip, including Yoyo, Sona and Nurosym.  However a solution is now available from Venn Healthcare, the Nesa XSignal, which can deliver a full nervous system reset, bringing the two sides of the nervous system – the parasympathetic and sympathetic – into balance offering significant health benefits.

Low-frequency microcurrents stimulate nerve pathways of the peripheral autonomic nervous system, to reboot the central nervous system. Imperceptible to the user, the treatment has no side effects. It is delivered via a few electrodes which are attached to gloves and socks. A course of 10 to 12 treatments is recommended and delivered over a few weeks for the best results. 

Trials show the treatment can improve sleep quality by 40 per cent; reduce pain perception by 60 per cent; improve quality of life by 66 per cent; improve intestinal problems by 30 per cent and cognitive function by 35 per cent. It can also address an overactive bladder and reduce episodes of urinary incontinence by 60 per cent.

The UK distributor is Venn Healthcare and spokesperson, Jenny Torney, says the company is receiving interest from many types of health providers – physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists and MSK clinicians. “If you’ve got a problem with your Achilles tendon and your body’s in fight or flight, you’re not going to be able to respond to treatment unless the nervous system overdrive is addressed,” she says.

The treatment has been embraced by premiership football clubs in the UK and Spain to help athletes focus before matches and to sleep after coming off the pitch late at night. The Lanserhof at the Arts Club in London is also using it to help their high-achieving clients who frequently suffer from burnout. 

Cornwall Physio in St Austell is the first place in the south west to offer the Nesa XSignal. “It ties in perfectly with our functional medicine and longevity-focused offering,” says owner, Lou Nicholettos. “It is appealing to a lot of our clients who are coming because of chronic pain, as well as people who just want to take control of their own health from a longevity point of view.”

Alyssa Liu is Team USA’s last hope for an individual gold medal in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. 

Liu, the reigning world champion, was the only one of America’s women’s figure skating stars to put herself in contention for gold after the short program on Tuesday night. 

Liu landed a triple Lutz-triple loop, the hardest combination that any woman attempted, and sat only two points back of leader Ami Nakai and right behind her Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto on the leaderboard.

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Alysa Liu of the United States performs her routine during the Figure Skating, Women’s Singles Skating, Short Program at the Milano Ice Skating Arena at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026 on February 17th, 2026 in Milan, Italy.   (Tim Clayton/Getty Images)

“I am really happy about how I skated,” Liu said after the competition. “And my siblings, my best friends and a ton of my family is out there. And I saw them on the warmup. I also saw them during my program, so, I don’t know. It was a really cool moment, because they never come to watch like this. I’m really glad I did super well. I felt super grounded and I connected with my program on another level.”

Fellow American women’s skater Amber Glenn finished 13th, falling just one spot short of advancing. Glenn was seen walking off the ice in tears. 

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Alysa Liu poses for a photo following the 2026 Milan Olympics figure skating team announcement show at Enterprise Center on Jan. 11, 2026. (Jeff Curry/Imagn Images)

Isabeau Levito was dinged for under-rotating her triple loop and got leveled down for her step sequence, which is where she tends to pick up points on the competition. It left her in eighth place and a long shot to climb her way onto the podium Thursday night.

Other American skating stars have seen similar disappointing individual results in Milan Cortina after the U.S. took team gold last week.

Alysa Liu of Team United States competes during the Women’s Single Skating – Short Program on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy.  (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates were left with silver in ice dance thanks in part to some questionable scoring by a French judge. Meanwhile two-time world champion and Olympic favorite Ilia Malinin shockingly crashed out of the men’s free skate after falling twice during the men’s final on Friday, finishing in eighth place. 

Now, all the pressure is on Liu to ensure Team USA doesn’t have to head home without an individual gold in figure skating. 

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“I don’t think about stuff like that,” Liu said when asked if she can beat the Japanese rivals. “Whether I beat them or not is not my goal. My goal is just to do my programs and share my story and I don’t need to be over or under anyone to do that.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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On Saturday night, Ryan Garcia attempts to finally get his hands on a world title as he challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown. Ahead of the action, four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has revealed his prediction.

Garcia was set to challenge Devin Haney for the WBC super-lightweight title back in 2024 until he missed the weight and consequently, the opportunity to win the belt, but he still went ahead with the fight.

To the surprise of many, ‘King Ry’ went on to pull off the upset win and hand Devin Haney a first career defeat, but only temporarily.

During the aftermath, it was revealed that Garicia had tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, Ostarine, and the result was overturned to a no-contest, whilst Garcia was handed a one-year ban from the sport.

Controversially, upon his return, Garcia was granted an immediate world title shot for the WBA regular welterweight belt against Rolando Romero, but once again the Californian was unable to get his hands on the title – this time losing via unanimous decision.

This weekend, Garcia gets another opportunity to claim world honours, tasked with what some fans believe to be low-hanging fruit in Barrios and, on ‘Inside The Ring’, Stevenson predicted a win for the challenger.

“Ryan. Decision”

Stevenson also welcomed a possible meeting with Garcia down the line, accepting Garcia’s offer of a proposed 144lb catchweight contest.

“I love the fight, I think that is perfect. There would be a lot of excitement for that fight, it’s a big money fight. Ryan Garcia is somebody that comes in there and you never know which version of him is going to show up.

“If the good version of him shows up, he gets spanked. If the bad version of him shows up, he gets spanked. Either way, he don’t stand a chance.”

However, despite making the offer, it is unlikely that ‘King Ry’ will be able to make 144lbs, with Stevenson likely needing to move up to welterweight in order to make that fight happen.

Trainer Grant Kluske believes advantages exist in contesting a tougher race with Gold Spirit at Morphettville this Saturday, despite the sprinter’s qualification for milder options.

The progressive four-year-old lines up for start two of the campaign in the $55,000 Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM72 Handicap at 1000 metres on the Parks surface.

Kluske bypassed the post-race 0-62 over 1000m where Gold Spirit qualified, opting for this setup notwithstanding the wide-ish draw from gate nine of 10.

“I decided to go with the higher-class race mainly because the horses in it,” Kluske said.

“He likes it up forward, but I think it’s going to be a bit of a fight up front and will take a sit.

“He doesn’t have to be up there (leading), so I’m more than happy going into it.”

Rather than co-topweight in the lower grade, the Turffontein progeny meets the BM72 at 54kg with 3kg off for jockey Brooke King.

King steered him to a solid fourth on January 31 first-up at Morphettville, going down by little more than one length.

Previously in 0-70 ranks, this BM72 features 68-calibre Been Our Angel, Mintulee and Nextonixs atop the ratings, which Kluske considers not overly deep, aiming to inform subsequent targets.

“This will only be his second start this time in, but he’s got to step up the mark in this one,” Kluske said.

“It’s a benchmark 72, but there’s nothing in it rated 69 (or above), so we’re more than happy.

“He’s a very good horse, very professional in everything he does and I’m feeling really happy with him.”

The racing betting markets offer value for the Sportsbet Same Race Multi BM72 Handicap at racing betting markets.

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India’s Ishan Kishan (ANI Photo)

Ishan Kishan has emerged as India’s standout performer with the bat in the ongoing T20 World Cup, playing a pivotal role in the team’s smooth progression to the Super 8s. The left-hander has struck consecutive half-centuries, underlining a dramatic resurgence in his career. Just six months ago, he was out of the national reckoning and far from selection discussions. Since making his return, however, Kishan has made every opportunity count.His defining contribution came in the high-pressure clash against Pakistan. On a challenging surface where stroke-making was far from easy, Kishan delivered a commanding 77 off 40 balls, laced with 10 fours and three sixes. His innings proved decisive, allowing India to seize control at a crucial juncture of the tournament.

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar attributed the knock to Kishan’s fearless mindset and clearly defined role at the top of the order.“To bat like Ishan Kishan, the way he did against Pakistan, I believe there have to be a couple of factors that have to be your advantage. Number one, he is batting at the top of the order. He has the backing of the team to go out and play by taking a lot of risks, which, at the moment, are coming off,” Bangar said on Star Sports.Bangar emphasised that Kishan’s success is rooted in form and method rather than reckless strokeplay.“Number two, he is the man in form, and T20 cricket is basically for form players. So he is maximising whatever form that he has. There is a method in which he dominated. It isn’t that he was targeting each and every bowler,” Bangar observed.He further analysed the innings, noting how Kishan strategically attacked specific bowlers.“Even till the fourth over, he first attacked Shaheen Shah Afridi in the second over, then gave respect to the off-spinners, and when the leg-spinners came, he took them to the cleaners. So all in all, a very calculative innings. I must say that even though he was getting the majority of the strike, he was farming the strike pretty well and made those 77 possible out of the 88 runs that were there on the scoreboard,” he elaborated.