Showing questions for January 08, 2026
- Total: 13 questions
Question 11 Jan 08, 2026
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Which Indian women's singles badminton player defeated Sung Shuo Yun in the Malaysia Open Super 1000 on 7 January 2026?
PV SindhuPV Sindhu, the former world champion and 18th-ranked Indian shuttler, marked her return from a foot injury layoff by defeating Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei in straight games (21-14, 22-20) in a 51-minute match. This victory advanced her to the round of 16, where she was set to face Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki. Sindhu had skipped all BWF World Tour events since October 2025 to focus on recovery. This win reaffirmed her competitive form and resilience after months of rehabilitation. It also improved her head-to-head record against Sung to 2-0.
Question 12 Jan 08, 2026
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Which Pakistani fast bowler is undergoing rehabilitation for a knee injury with hopes of playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Shaheen Shah AfridiShaheen Shah Afridi, a key pace bowler for Pakistan, is currently rehabilitating at the PCB’s High Performance Centre in Lahore following a knee injury sustained while fielding in a Big Bash League match in Australia. Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha expressed optimism about his recovery in time for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Afridi has a history of knee injuries, having missed several months in 2021 due to a similar issue. His availability is considered crucial for Pakistan’s World Cup campaign, as all their matches are scheduled in Sri Lanka. The PCB has not disclosed the full extent of the injury or a definitive return timeline.
Question 13 Jan 08, 2026
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Which New Zealand pacer was named in the T20 World Cup squad after taking 81 international wickets in 2025, breaking Richard Hadlee’s record?
Jacob DuffyJacob Duffy, aged 31, earned a spot in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad following a record-breaking 2025 in which he claimed 81 international wickets—surpassing Richard Hadlee’s 40-year-old mark of 79. Duffy rose to second in the world T20 bowling rankings and was the only member of New Zealand’s 15-man squad yet to play in a T20 World Cup. Coach Rob Walter praised the squad’s depth in batting, bowling, and all-rounders, highlighting their experience in subcontinent conditions. Duffy joins a pace attack that includes Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Adam Milne, adding significant firepower to the team’s bowling unit.