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Shamar's hat-trick helps West Indies secure consolation win over Afghanistan in 3rd T20I

Dubai | January 23, 2026 10:19:55 AM IST

A hat-trick from all-rounder Shamar Springer sealed a consolation win for West Indies by 15 runs in their final T20I against Afghanistan at Dubai. ... read..

Adam Milne ruled out of NZ's T20 WC squad, Jamieson named as replacement

Wellington | January 23, 2026 10:19:49 AM IST

Pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup squad for New Zealand, with lanky quick Kyle Jamieson named as his replacement for the tournament. ... read..

David Warner extends stay with Sydney Thunder, signs one-year-deal for BBL 16

Sydney | January 23, 2026 9:49:52 AM IST

Sydney Thunder skipper David Warner has re-signed with the club for the next edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), extending his stay with the franchise after a bumper season with the bat, despite his team's struggles to do well as a collective in the tou ... read..

SA20: Clinical Paarl Royals set Qualifier two clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Centurion | January 23, 2026 9:20:05 AM IST

Lhuan-dre Pretorius starred with the bat with last season's leading run-scorer coming to the fore when it mattered most, as the Paarl Royals defeated Joburg Super Kings by 36 runs in the eliminator of SA20 season 4. ... read..

Schedule for upcoming Hockey World Cup Qualifiers unveiled, India to host matches from March 8-14

New Delhi | January 23, 2026 9:19:50 AM IST

The schedule for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 qualifiers was unveiled, with India set to host matches in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14 and the Indian women's team being in action against Uruguay (March 8) and Scotland (March 9), announced the Int ... read..

ISPL season 3: Bengaluru Strikers, Ahmedabad Lions secure wins

Surat (Gujarat) | January 23, 2026 8:50:03 AM IST

Bengaluru Strikers held their nerve to defeat Chennai Singams by four wickets while Ahmedabad Lions edged Delhi Superheros by 13 runs in their Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 match at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

"In their country, politics has entered the picture": Manoj Tiwary slams Bangladesh for their decision not to travel to India for T20 WC fixtures

New Delhi | January 23, 2026 1:50:01 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary slammed Bangladesh's decision not to play their T20 World Cup matches in India, alleging political interference in the country's cricket board. ... read..

Sophie Devine powers Gujarat Giants to 45-run win over UP Warriorz

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 23, 2026 1:19:57 AM IST

Sophie Devine spearheaded the Gujarat Giants (GG) to a dominant 45-run victory over the UP Warriorz (UPW) in Match 14 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025-26 season on Thursday. The victory propelled GG from the bottom of the WPL points table ... read..

The inspiring journey of Ladakhi trailblazer Padma Chorol: From speed skating to historic Asian ice hockey bronze

Leh (Ladakh) | January 22, 2026 11:50:08 PM IST

Before becoming a well-known name in Indian women's ice hockey, Padma Chorol's sporting journey began on the speed skating tracks of Ladakh. In a region where opportunities for girls were limited and facilities almost non-existent, Padma became trailblaze ... read..

Kevin Pietersen says Team India is favourite for T20 World Cup

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 11:50:04 PM IST

The former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen termed the Indian team as the favourites in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March. ... read..

Kusal Mendis helps Sri Lanka take 1-0 Lead in ODI series against England

Colombo | January 22, 2026 11:50:01 PM IST

Joe Root and Ben Duckett's strong knocks weren't enough to secure England a win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, as they suffered a 19-run defeat in Colombo on Thursday. ... read..

HIL: Soorma Hockey Club's 6-1 victory over SG Pipers fails to see them through to qualifiers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 22, 2026 11:49:57 PM IST

Soorma Hockey Club registered a 6-1 victory against the SG Pipers in the final Men's Hockey India League (HIL) group stage match. ... read..

Jannik Sinner storms into third round of Australian Open, scores comfortable victory over James Duckworth

Melbourne | January 22, 2026 11:49:49 PM IST

Jannik Sinner is cruising towards a potential third consecutive Australian Open title as he dominated James Duckworth 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 with clinical efficiency. ... read..

Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira in South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Cape Town | January 22, 2026 10:49:52 PM IST

South Africa btters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been added to South Africa's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in place of Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira, who have been ruled out of the marquee T20I tournament due to injuries. ... read..

"Loss will be theirs": Madan Lal criticises Bangladesh's decision not to play ICC Men's T20 World Cup

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 10:49:50 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Bangladesh's decision not to play their ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches in India, calling it "wrong" and saying India is the safest country. ... read..

Luke Wright to resign from England Men's Selector role after T20 World Cup 2026

London | January 22, 2026 10:49:47 PM IST

Luke Wright is set to step down from his position as England Men's Selector following the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..

"ICC did right thing, Bangladesh's absence won't affect T20 WC much": Atul Wassan

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 10:19:53 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan criticised Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision not to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) "did the right thing" by denying the BCB's request to ... read..

WEF 2026: Infantino, Del Piero, Wenger highlight football's "magic" and global impact

Davos | January 22, 2026 9:49:42 PM IST

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that football is more than just a sport and is a "magic instrument" that brings people together. While speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Infantino, along with Alessandro Del Piero and ... read..

"Will put in a strong, competitive bid": SII CEO Adar Poonawalla announces plan to bid for RCB

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 9:49:39 PM IST

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawala on Thursday announced the decision to bid for the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). ... read..

"They played in one ground, it was a privilege": BCB President accuses ICC of double standards over T20 WC venue row

Dhaka | January 22, 2026 9:19:45 PM IST

Amid the International Cricket Council (ICC) denying to Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to shift their ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixtures outside India, BCB President Aminul Islam has accused ICC of double standards, citing the governing body's dec ... read..

"In every game, we have found a way to win", says Smriti Mandhana on RCB's unbeaten start in WPL 2026

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 22, 2026 8:19:48 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru's early qualification for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs has been built on collective performances, as RCB became the first team to seal a top-four spot after registering five consecutiv ... read..

"Govt's decision not to play in India due to security concerns": Bangladesh govt adviser Asif Nazrul on T20WC venue issue

Dhaka | January 22, 2026 8:19:39 PM IST

Amid International Cricket Council (ICC) refusing Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to shift their upcoming T20 World Cup matches outside India, Asif Nazrul, adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh on Thursday stated that they won't travel ... read..

"Your captain is a Hindu": Atul Wassan suggests Bangladesh use Litton Das in T20 WC 2026 as an olive branch

Gurugram (Haryana) | January 22, 2026 7:49:54 PM IST

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should use Litton Das's captaincy as an opportunity to ease tensions between India and Bangladesh rather than requesting their matches be moved out of India. ... read..

WPL: UP Warriorz win toss, opt to field against Gujarat Giants

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 22, 2026 7:49:52 PM IST

UP Warriorz won the toss and opted to field against Gujarat Giants in match 14 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL), in Vadodara on Thursday. ... read..

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup fixtures in India, confirms BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 5:50:09 PM IST

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed on Thursday that the BCB stands firm on its decision not to play its ICC Men's World Cup matches in India, after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to s ... read..

Esports demands discipline of sport: Nearly 6 in 10 Indian Esports players now place it alongside traditional sports, says JetSynthesys

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 5:50:06 PM IST

As esports continues its integration into India's mainstream sports and digital ecosystem, a first-ever national survey by YouGov, commissioned by JetSynthesys, offers data-led insights into how seriously Indian esports athletes view the ecosystem as a ca ... read..

Gujarat Giants' Titas Sadhu ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Jintimani Kalita named replacement

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 5:50:04 PM IST

Gujarat Giants (GG) fast bowler Titas Sadhu has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) due to injury, with allrounder Jintimani Kalita named as her replacement, as per a WPL media advisory. ... read..

Rohit Sharma to be honoured with Honorary Doctorate by Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 5:20:26 PM IST

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) is gearing up for a historic academic celebration this weekend. The university announced on Thursday that its landmark 10th Convocation Ceremony will be a star-studded affair on Saturday at the ADYPU Campus, DY Patil K ... read..

IGPL senior golfers partner with Leander Paes to launch grassroots mentorship program

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 5:19:52 PM IST

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in association with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI), and The Golf Foundation (TGF) on Thursday unveiled the 'Golf Growth Initiative,' a landmark program designed to ... read..

ECB appoints Troy Cooley as England pace-bowling lead coach

London | January 22, 2026 4:50:17 PM IST

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Troy Cooley as England pace-bowling lead coach. Cooley returns to England's coaching set-up after more than 20 years. ... read..

Lulu Sun, Darja Semenistaja headline the list of international stars at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 4:50:04 PM IST

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is returning for its fifth edition, with qualifying draw kicking off on January 30 and the main draw taking from February 2 at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. ... read..

IGPL legend golfer Leander Paes launches grassroots mentorship program to train India's next golf champions

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 4:50:02 PM IST

Will Jacks misses Sri Lanka vs England 1st ODI due to illness

Colombo | January 22, 2026 4:19:53 PM IST

England batting all-rounder Will Jacks is not featuring in the first Sri Lanka vs England ODI of the three-match series, on Thursday, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. At the toss, England captain Harry Brook announced that illness has ruled Jacks ou ... read..

Top 5 Kabaddi Champions League raiders to keep an eye on

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 4:19:40 PM IST

As the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) inaugural season sets to ignite the mat from January 25, the excitement is building around the players who are expected to define momentum, spark spectacular moments, and fire up crowds with every point they score. Ra ... read..

Rohit Sharma hails Tilak as "big match player"; offers hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 WC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 3:19:44 PM IST

India's T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma hailed young batter Tilak Varma for his "attitude and temperament", while he also offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7. ... read..

"Sooner than expected": Tilak Varma gears up for Team India return ahead of T20 WC

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 2:49:21 PM IST

In encouraging and positive news for Indian cricket fans, batter Tilak Varma on Thursday posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World C ... read..

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Lakshya make it to quarterfinals

Jakarta | January 22, 2026 2:49:18 PM IST

India's two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu made it to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters on Thursday. ... read..

Australian Open: Keys advances to R3 after testing match-up; Swiatek continues bid for maiden title Down Under

Melbourne | January 22, 2026 2:19:38 PM IST

Defending champions Madison Keys made it to the third round of the ongoing Australian Open on Thursday, defeating world number 62 Ashlyn Krueger in a testing match-up. ... read..

Ashwin feels upcoming T20 WC, IPL will witness Glenn Phillips "put his mark on the game"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 1:49:28 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips' power and ability, saying that the upcoming T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League (IPL) could be the time when the dynamic cricketer "puts his mark on the game". ... read..

"He should've played 100 games by now": Doull on Rinku's lack of T20Is for India after brutal 44* at Nagpur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 12:49:29 PM IST

Following India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull hailed Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh for their knocks, pointing out how the latter has not played enough T20I cricket for his country and should have play ... read..

HIL Qualifier 1 Preview: Spot in final on up for grabs as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers face Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 22, 2026 12:49:20 PM IST

The stage is all set for a thrilling encounter in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers will take on the Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium on January 23. ... read..

Australian Open: Djokovic marches to third round with win over Maestrelli

Melbourne | January 22, 2026 12:49:16 PM IST

The Serbian tennis legend and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic continued his fine run in the Australian Open, marching to the third round with a win over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday. ... read..

"Monkey off the back": Ashwin on Suryakumar's fine cameo during NZ T20I amid form slump

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 22, 2026 11:49:29 AM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that skipper Suryakumar Yadav's 22-ball 32 took the "monkey off his back" as he had come into the series battling serious form issues, averaging only over 13 in the last 21 matches. He also noted that the I ... read..

Gavaskar hails Varun Chakravarthy for his positive body language despite leaking runs during 1st NZ T20I

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 11:19:54 AM IST

Speaking after India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who took 2/37 in four overs during the game, looked a "little rusty" after a while of not getting game ti ... read..

Mujeeb's hat-trick, Atal, Rasooli fifties sink West Indies to series loss against Afghanistan

Dubai | January 22, 2026 10:49:38 AM IST

A four-wicket haul from Mujeeb ur Rahman and half-centuries from Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal helped Afghanistan seal a series win over West Indies, beating the two-time world champions of the format by 39 runs in the second T20I at Dubai on Wednes ... read..

UEFA Champions League: Harry's brace helps Bayern climb to 2nd spot; Liverpool jumps to 4th spot

Munich | January 22, 2026 10:49:33 AM IST

Bayern Munich climbed to second spot in the points tally, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Barcelona also secured crucial wins in their UEFA Champions League matches on Wednesday. ... read..

Glenn Phillips becomes 4th NZ batter to touch 2,000 run mark in T20Is

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 9:49:37 AM IST

Glenn Phillips became the fourth New Zealand batter to complete 2,000 runs in T20I cricket on Wednesday. ... read..

SA20: Parsons, Brevis power Pretoria Capitals to title clash

Durban | January 22, 2026 9:19:43 AM IST

Pretoria Capitals' youthful duo Bryce Parsons and Dewald Brevis powered the team to a seven-wicket victory over top-ranked Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Qualifier 1 at Kingsmead to book their place in the SA20 season four final. ... read..

"Truth and logic about a coach's supposed unlimited authority will become clear": Gambhir's cryptic post following Nagpur T20I

New Delhi | January 22, 2026 10:49:37 AM IST

Indian head coach and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir posted a cryptic message on how the truth about "unlimited authority" as a coach will become clear, while responding to a picture shared by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with the former cricketer, ... read..

ISPL Season 3: Srinagar Ke Veer clinch their first win as Dilip shines against Falcon Risers Hyderabad

Surat (Gujarat) | January 22, 2026 8:19:20 AM IST

Srinagar Ke Veer secured a gritty 6-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad in Match 19 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

"I try to enjoy every game" Arshdeep Singh after India defeat New Zealand in 1st T20I

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 1:49:21 AM IST

After Team India registered a comfortable win over New Zealand in the first T20I, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said he tries to enjoy every game, as there are some things that are not in his hands. ... read..

"Always good when we get those numbers on the board": Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 22, 2026 1:19:49 AM IST

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised the team's batting resilience, recovering from 25-2 in the powerplay to putting up a massive total against New Zealand in the first T20I in Nagpur on Wednesday. ... read..

Rohtak Royals receive rousing welcome as Rohtak leg of KCL Trophy tour concludes

Rohtak (Haryana) | January 22, 2026 1:19:47 AM IST

The Adroit Sports LLP-owned Rohtak Royals, the franchise representing Rohtak in the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), on Tuesday concluded their KCL Trophy Tour in the city, drawing interest from fans, students and members of the local community, ... read..

3rd National Para Kabaddi Tournament to be held at AMTZ, Visakhapatnam from January 23-26

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 22, 2026 1:19:40 AM IST

The 3rd National Para Kabaddi Tournament is being organised by Padma Shri & Khel Ratna Awardee Deepa Malik's NGO Wheeling Happiness Foundation & Andhra MetTech Zone, Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Indian Para Kabaddi Association (IPKA) from ... read..

Playing T20 World Cup in India right now is not safe for us, says BCB President

Cricket | January 22, 2026 1:19:38 AM IST

As the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh's matches to be played in India, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Aminul Islam Bulbul, president urged to play in Sri Lanka stat ... read..

IPL: Chinnaswamy in line to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home games during 2026 edition

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 22, 2026 1:19:35 AM IST

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kept their doors open to play their home Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, according to ESPNcricinfo on Wednesday. ... read..

Australian Open 2026: Yuki Bhambri-Andre Goransson storms into second round

Melbourne | January 22, 2026 1:19:32 AM IST

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Goransson stormed into the second round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 men's doubles event, defeating local wildcards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt 6-3, 6-4 in Melbourne on Wednesday. ... read..

SAFF Futsal Championship: India suffer 0-5 defeat against Maldives

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 11:49:19 PM IST

India endured their first defeat of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, losing 0-5 to Maldives at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

Atul Wassan slams Bangladesh, says cricket won't suffer if they don't participate in T20 WC

By Karunesh Kumar

Gurugram (Haryana) | January 21, 2026 11:19:28 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, saying it's the right call. He also took a dig at Bangladesh, stating that cricket won't suffer if they don' ... read..

HIL: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2026 11:19:24 PM IST

The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. ... read..

India defeat New Zealand by 48 runs, take 1-0 lead in five-match T20I series

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 11:19:22 PM IST

A fighting half-century by Glenn Phillips went in vain as New Zealand suffered a 48-run defeat against Team India in the high-scoring opening T20I of the five-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

"Have asked ICC Board for time to talk to my government": BCB president Aminul Islam on Bangladesh's participation in T20 World Cup

Dhaka | January 21, 2026 10:49:27 PM IST

With the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejecting Bangladesh's request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said that he has asked ICC Board for time to talk to his gov ... read..

India hits record-extending 44th 200-plus score in T20Is, Abhishek Sharma scripts history

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 10:19:45 PM IST

Team India registered their record-extending 44th 200-plus score in Men's T20I cricket on Wednesday. The Men in Blue achieved this feat during the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpu ... read..

1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma's blistering knock helps India post 238/7 against New Zealand

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 9:49:30 PM IST

A blistering knock by opener Abhishek Sharma and valuable contributions from Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh and captain Suryakumar Yadav helped Team India to post a daunting 238/7 runs in 20 overs against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series ... read..

Bangladesh's matches of T20 WC to be played in India, confirms ICC

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 7:49:44 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move matches out of India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..

Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth player to play 100 T20Is for India, achieves feat during 1st T20I against New Zealand

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 7:49:30 PM IST

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth player to play 100 or more T20Is for his country. The ace Indian batter achieved this landmark during the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday. ... read..

1st T20I: New Zealand win toss, opt to field against India

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 7:19:46 PM IST

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to field first against Team India in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. ... read..

It will be strange watching T20 World Cup from home: Rohit Sharma

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:49:50 PM IST

India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it will be a strange feeling for him to miss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time in his career. ... read..

U-19 WC: Ben Mayes' record-breaking 191 propels England to 404/6 against Scotland

Harare | January 21, 2026 6:49:48 PM IST

Ben Mayes wrote himself into history books by registering the highest individual score by an England batter at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup after smashing 191 off just 117 balls against Scotland on Wednesday in Harare. ... read..

IPL: Dishant Yagnik appointed as fielding coach of KKR ahead of 2026 edition

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2026 6:19:35 PM IST

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik has been appointed as the fielding coach of the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition on Wednesday, according to a release. ... read..

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu storm into pre-quarterfinals

Jakarta | January 21, 2026 5:49:39 PM IST

India's ace badminton players Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters tournament on Wednesday. ... read..

"We felt we needed...": Rohit Sharma on leaving out Shreyas Iyer from 2022 T20 WC squad

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:19:17 PM IST

India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on leaving out star batter Shreyas Iyer from the 2022 T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup. ... read..

ICC Chairman Jay Shah meets Africa Cricket Association leaders, attends Under-19 Cricket WC 2026 match

Windhoek | January 21, 2026 4:49:49 PM IST

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah met cricket leaders from the Africa Cricket Association in Windhoek as the ICC continues its efforts to grow and support the sport across the African continent. ... read..

World Legends Pro T20 League announces squads and fixtures for inaugural season

Panaji (Goa) | January 21, 2026 4:49:44 PM IST

The World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPT20) has announced the six franchises, their captains, final squads, and the complete fixture schedule for its inaugural season. The tournament is scheduled to be played from January 26 to February 4 2026, at the 1919 ... read..

Sri Lanka announce 17-member squad for ODI series against England

Colombo | January 21, 2026 4:19:42 PM IST

Sri Lanka on Wednesday unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, set to begin on January 22 at the RPICS Stadium in Colombo. ... read..

1st ODI: England announce playing XI against Sri Lanka

Colombo | January 21, 2026 4:19:37 PM IST

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced the playing XI for the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The first ODI of the three-game series will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on January 22. ... read..

Esports World Cup 2026 to feature record-breaking prize pool exceeding Rs 686 crore

Riyadh | January 21, 2026 4:19:19 PM IST

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a total prize pool of $75 million (approx. Rs 686.5 crore) alongside the full game lineup and schedule for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh ... read..

Varun Aaron points out key reasons for Suryakumar's lean patch, gives him ideal batting position

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 3:19:33 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Varun Aaron spoke on Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav's lean patch, saying that it could be attributed to him using his lap shot "too early" and his struggles against deliveries where the bowlers take the pace off and further s ... read..

ICC Men's T20 WC Trophy Tour reaches alma meters of Hardik, Ishan, Samson

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 2:49:24 PM IST

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy visited the former educational institutions of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson as part of the series - 'Class of 26', which celebrates the early journeys of current World Cup squad members and aims to inspir ... read..

ICC Rankings: Mitchell topples Virat for number one spot following back-to-back centuries

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 2:49:16 PM IST

A red-hot Daryl Mitchell outclassed Indian batting icon Virat Kohli to regain his number 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Rankings issued on Wednesday, just a week after 'King Kohli' had taken back his crown for the first time since 2021. ... read..

"There'd be nothing greater": Abhishek Bachchan on India winning T20 WC at home

Sydney | January 21, 2026 2:19:17 PM IST

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan expressed hope for India's ICC T20 World Cup win, saying that "there would be nothing greater" than Men in Blue successfully defending their title on home soil. ... read..

Australian Open: Alcaraz moves to 3rd round, Gauff dominates in women's singles

Melbourne | January 21, 2026 2:19:13 PM IST

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz made it to the third round of the ongoing Australian Open, securing a hard-fought win over Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on Bangladesh from international cricket, advises petitioner to pursue constructive causes

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 1:19:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to ban Bangladesh from all international cricketing competitions over alleged violence against the Hindu community in the country. ... read..

Mandeep's HIL 2025-26 title dream inspired by wife Udita's success with SG Pipers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2026 12:49:43 PM IST

When Udita lifted the Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 trophy with SG Pipers recently, the celebrations extended far beyond her team's dressing room. Over in the men's competition, Ranchi Royals forward and her husband, Mandeep Singh, was watching ... read..

Kabaddi Champions League Trophy continues its journey across Haryana with stops in Hisar, Bhiwani

Hisar (Haryana) | January 21, 2026 12:49:40 PM IST

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Trophy Tour continued its journey through Haryana with visits to Hisar on January 19 and Bhiwani on January 20, further strengthening the league's effort to connect with regions that have played an important role in shap ... read..

Suryakumar's numbers against pace on decline, will Indian skipper right his wrongs during NZ series?

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 12:49:21 PM IST

As Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav steps into Nagpur for his 100th T20I match, making him only the fourth from his country to do so, the captain will be hoping for a new beginning this year after battling poor form for the last entire year. ... read..

T20 World Cup impasse worsens as PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's stance

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 12:19:32 PM IST

On Tuesday, a day before a final call is expected from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Bangladesh's participation status for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to ICC supporting ... read..

"Had nothing to lose": Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet after win over Kalinga Lancers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2026 11:49:30 AM IST

Following the win over Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), the Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet Singh said that the team approached the match with a "nothing to lose" mindset and termed the win as a "very important" one a ... read..

"Lizelle, Shafali a destructive pair...": DC skipper Jemimah after win over MI

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 21, 2026 10:49:38 AM IST

Following her side's win over Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Jemimah Rodrigues hailed the opening pair of Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma for setting the tone for run-chase of 155 with a fiery opening partnership and backed herself to come ... read..

European T20 Premier League announces first three franchises, led by the greats of the game

Sydney | January 21, 2026 10:19:29 AM IST

The first three franchises of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) were announced on Wednesday, with Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the teams to join the competition starting from late summer this year. ... read..

UEFA Champions League: Man City, PSG suffer losses; Arsenal, Real Madrid continue domination

Bodo | January 21, 2026 9:49:29 AM IST

Manchester City suffered a shock defeat while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain also went down to Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League matches.. ... read..

WPL: MI head coach Lisa admits team's batting in powerplay not clicking following loss to DC

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 21, 2026 9:19:25 AM IST

Following her side's loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Lisa Keightley admitted that the team's batting in the powerplay has not clicked, and it has put pressure on the middle-order batters to fire big runs. ... read..

ISPL Season 3: Padmesh Mhatre's 6-Ball 25* powers Delhi Superheroes to win over Chennai Singams

Surat (Gujarat) | January 21, 2026 8:49:25 AM IST

Delhi Superheros defeated Chennai Singams by 4 wickets in a high-octane Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

WPL: Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten fifty guides Delhi Capitals to seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 11:49:37 PM IST

After losing their previous match by eight wickets against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals bounced back in style as they defeated the two-time champion Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the 13th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League ... read..

"But you'd still bet on him; he has that calibre": Irfan Pathan on Suryakumar Yadav's poor form ahead of NZ T20I series

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 10:49:49 PM IST

The cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan feels that India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav will have strong performances during the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 21. ... read..

Australian Open 2026: Jannik Sinner advance to second round; defending champion Madison Keys survive

Melbourne | January 20, 2026 10:49:46 PM IST

Double defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the ongoing Australian Open after his French opponent, Hugo Gaston, retired after losing the first two sets 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday. ... read..

World Pickleball League's breakout ace Vanshik Kapadia eyes championship glory with Pune United in Season 2

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 10:49:39 PM IST

At just 20, Vanshik Kapadia has already emerged as one of Indian pickleball's most compelling young prospects and a defining breakout star of the World Pickleball League's inaugural season. ... read..

From six to sixteen: How Odisha's footprint in Men's HIL grown into power statement

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 20, 2026 10:49:34 PM IST

When the Men's Hockey India League first burst onto the scene in 2013, Odisha's presence was modest but meaningful. Six players from the state featured in the inaugural season, quietly carrying forward a legacy rooted in tribal belts, dusty training groun ... read..

Hockey India League 2025-26: Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC; jump to third place

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 20, 2026 9:19:28 PM IST

With their tournament on the line, Hyderabad Toofans registered a narrow 3-2 victory against HIL GC in their last league stage match of the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

Vani to make first start in 2026 as Jasmine seeks another win at WPG Tour

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 9:19:26 PM IST

Vani Kapoor will make her start this week at the second leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Kalhaar Blues and Greens in Ahmedabad. After missing the season-opener, Vani, who won five times last year while topping the Order of Merit, will feature in th ... read..

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