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"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..

Pune Grand Tour 2026: Luke Mudgway powers through Mulshi-Maval in thrilling stage one

Pune (Maharashtra), | January 20, 2026 9:19:21 PM IST

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 flagged off its first stage, the Mulshi-Maval Miles, on Tuesday from the TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. ... read..

Indian women to face South African challenge in five-match T20I series

Durban | January 20, 2026 8:49:26 PM IST

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming home five-match T20I series against India, with the women's teams of the two countries scheduled to play matches between April 17 and 27, according to the International Cricket ... read..

FIH reveals list of officials appointed for 2026 World Cup

Lausanne | January 20, 2026 8:49:22 PM IST

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has on Tuesday confirmed the names of the technical delegates, technical officials, umpire managers, umpires, and medical officers who will officiate at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026. ... read..

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026

Stavanger | January 20, 2026 8:49:18 PM IST

Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026. One of the leading talents of the new generation, Praggnanandhaa qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament after winning the 2025 FIDE Circuit and continues to establish hi ... read..

ICC U19 WC: Will Malajczuk smashes fastest century in tournament history as Australia register eight-wicket win over Japan

Windhoek | January 20, 2026 8:19:43 PM IST

Australia left-handed batter Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest-ever ton in ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup history in his side's commanding eight-wicket win against Japan in the ongoing tournament on Tuesday. ... read..

National Selection Trials: Tilottama, Niraj win 50m 3-Positions; Rajkanwar Singh tops 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 8:19:35 PM IST

National champion Tilottama Sen continued her fine form in 50m Rifle 3 Positions as she won National Selection Trials T1 for Group A here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, while Niraj Kumar of Navy won the men's event. In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol T1, ... read..

WPL: DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues wins toss; elects to field first against MI

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 7:49:34 PM IST

Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has won the toss and decided to field first against two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday. ... read..

Bengal Super League: JHR Royal City maintain points table summit post win over Kopa Tigers Birbhum

Bolpur (West Bengal) | January 20, 2026 7:49:32 PM IST

JHR Royal City FC continued their commanding march to remain at the top of the table with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Kopa Tigers Birbhum at the Bolpur Stadium on January 19. A brace from Bayi Kamo Stephane and a compact performance from Man of the Match ... read..

"I don't want to change my identity": Suryakumar Yadav on his poor form ahead of 1st T20I vs NZ

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 7:19:43 PM IST

Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has remained optimistic about his poor form in the shortest format. ... read..

Amelia Valverde named coach of Indian senior women's football team

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 7:19:33 PM IST

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Amelia Valverde as the coach of the Indian senior women's team, according to a media release. ... read..

"Ishan Kishan will play at No 3": Suryakumar Yadav ahead of first T20I against New Zealand

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 6:49:20 PM IST

Ahead of the first T20I match against New Zealand, India captain Suryakumar Yadav has said that left-handed batter Ishan Kishan will bat in the pivotal number three position. ... read..

Officials not above constitution, Paonta Sahib Tehsildar acting arbitrarily: alleges wrestler Great Khali

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 20, 2026 5:49:39 PM IST

Renowned WWE wrestler The Great Khali (Dalip Singh Rana) on Tuesday accused a Tehsildar(Revenue Officer) posted in Paonta Sahib of preparing forged land documents and depriving people of their land, alleging corruption running into crores of rupees. ... read..

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates Ladakh for showing capability to host Khelo India Winter Games

Leh (Ladakh) | January 20, 2026 5:49:34 PM IST

The curtains went up on the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Tuesday. The Ladakh phase of the winter Games, which will host ice sports like skating and hockey, will conclude on January 26. ... read..

Kolkata: Mohammed Shami concludes his SIR hearing, says exercise "not something that will harm you"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2026 5:19:41 PM IST

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday left from the Election Commission office in Kolkata after concluding his Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, asserting that there was no problem during the process. ... read..

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal confirms her retirement from competitive badminton

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 5:19:26 PM IST

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal on Tuesday confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton after being out of action for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition, according to the Olympics.com. ... read..

Ladakh: Khelo India Winter Games 2026 6th edition inaugurated in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | January 20, 2026 5:19:24 PM IST

The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was inaugurated at the NDS stadium in Leh, Ladakh. The event is being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, as per a release. ... read..

WPL: G Kamalini ruled out of remainder of tournament, MI pick Vaishnavi Sharma as her replacement

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 4:19:49 PM IST

In a massive blow to the two-time champions, Mumbai Indians, wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini was ruled out due to an injury for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. ... read..

ICC's conditions unacceptable, Bangladesh adviser Asif Nazrul

Dhaka | January 20, 2026 4:19:45 PM IST

Bangladesh on Tuesday rejected, what they termed were "unreasonable conditions" imposed by the ICC regarding their participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India, according to Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul. ... read..

"Gives us an edge over India": Santner confident after New Zealand's recent wins ahead of 1st T20I

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 3:19:37 PM IST

New Zealand's T20I team captain Mitchell Santner said that having recent successes against India across different formats gives the team an edge over the Men in Blue, ahead of the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series, set to begin on Wednesday at N ... read..

Hardik Pandya surprises RCB's Gautami Naik with special message after match-winning WPL fifty

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 3:19:12 PM IST

Star Indian Men's Team all-rounder Hardik Pandya surprised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women player Gautami Naik with a special message after her match-winning fifty for her side against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the 12th match of the ongoing Women ... read..

"Too early for judgements, give him more time": Gujarat Titans COO on Gill's ODI captaincy

By Sahil Kohli New Delhi | January 20, 2026 2:49:18 PM IST

Gujarat Titans Chief Operating Officer Colonel Arvinder Singh backed Indian star batter Shubman Gill's captaincy in ODIs and added that his recent poor form in T20Is is just a "hiccup" in his life as a cricketer. ... read..

National Selection Trials Group A: Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 2:49:08 PM IST

The first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1 and 2 (Group A) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events, with Rajasthan's Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medalist in 50m ri ... read..

Polo Cup 2026 unveils world's tallest polo trophy in Jaipur

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 2:19:42 PM IST

Rajasthan Polo Club unveiled a landmark moment in the world of polo with the launch of the Polo Cup 2026 trophy, set to become the largest polo trophy globally, standing at nearly 7 feet tall, according to a release. ... read..

PCB halts T20 World Cup prep, supports Bangladesh's decision to not travel to India: Reports

New Delhi | January 20, 2026 1:50:06 PM IST

Ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have halted their team preparations for the marquee T20 event, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, after announcing its support for Bangladesh's decision to boycott playin ... read..

Nacho Elvira wins ahead of McIlroy and Lowry

Dubai | January 20, 2026 1:19:26 PM IST

Nacho Elvira produced a brilliant display in a tense final round to claim his third DP World Tour title at the 2026 Dubai Invitational. As many as five players shared the lead on a chaotic Sunday at Dubai Creek Resort. ... read..

Michael Bracewell doubtful for T20 series against India; Kristian Clarke added to Blackcaps squad

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 20, 2026 12:49:28 PM IST

The Blackcaps all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who captained New Zealand to a 2-1 ODI series win against India, could be in doubt for the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series, which commences on January 21 at Nagpur. New Zealand have added all-rounde ... read..

JSK hold nerve in Paarl to set up SA20 playoffs rematch against Royals

Paarl | January 20, 2026 11:49:41 AM IST

A late Leus du Plooy six-hitting display and a brilliant spin bowling exhibition powered Joburg Super Kings into the SA20 playoffs after their bonus point 45-run victory over the Paarl Royals in the 30th match of the tournament, at Boland Park. ... read..

BCCI likely to overhaul Annual Central Contracts, scrap A+ Grade; Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma may move to Grade B

By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi | January 20, 2026 11:19:24 AM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce a revised central contract system, under which the Grade A+ category will be discontinued. If the new model is approved by the board, Team India veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are ... read..

Chennai Singams suffer first defeat of ISPL season 3

Surat (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 10:19:24 AM IST

Chennai Singams faced their first setback of the ongoing Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) season 3, going down by 20 runs to Ahmedabad Lions in Match 17. ... read..

"We knew it was coming": Shreyanka Patil hails Gautami Naik after maiden WPL fifty

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 9:19:18 AM IST

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Shreyanka Patil heaped praise on the uncapped Indian batting all-rounder Gautami Naik and expressed delight at tthe team's fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 t ... read..

Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli propel Afghanistan to 38-run win over West Indies in T20I series opener

Dubai | January 20, 2026 8:49:15 AM IST

Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, handed the Brandon King-led West Indies a convincing 38-run defeat at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday to kick the three-match T20I series off with a win. ... read..

WPL: Smriti hails Gautami, Nadine lauds Bell's powerplay impact as RCB make it to playoffs

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 20, 2026 12:49:17 AM IST

Following her side's win over Gujarat Giants (GG), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana hailed uncapped batter Gautami Naik for her fine fifty and added that achieving a score close to 180 in the first innings was "amazing". ... read..

U19 World Cup: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan register wins

Windhoek | January 19, 2026 11:19:18 PM IST

South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan registered wins in their respective ICC Under 19 World Cup matches scheduled in Windhoek and Harare on Monday. ... read..

HIL: Ranchi Royals secure a thrilling 4-1 win on penalties over HIL GC

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 19, 2026 10:19:18 PM IST

After a thrilling 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in a penalty shootout in what was a thrilling Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. ... read..

Ashwin terms Daryl Mitchell a "brainy cricketer", highlights his utility as top-order batter in T20s

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2026 9:50:07 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell as a "brainy cricketer" who is capable of making the best out of his limits as a player and someone who can give a franchise 400-500 runs batting at number three or four ... read..

Fergus Browning, Harshveer Singh impress at Pune Grand Tour 2026

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 10:19:29 PM IST

India's first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for men burst into life on Monday afternoon as the Pune Grand Tour 2026 rolled out from Goodluck Chowk near Deccan Gymkhana. ... read..

WPL: Naik's brilliant 73 powers RCB to 178/6 against GG as 2024 champions hunt fifth successive win

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 19, 2026 9:49:57 PM IST

A brilliant half-century from uncapped Indian Gautami Naik helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) register 178/6 in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash against Gujarat Giants (GG) at Vadodara on Monday. ... read..

Swiatek, Pegula, Anisimova, Gauff advance to second round at Australian Open

Melbourne | January 19, 2026 9:49:55 PM IST

Poland's Iga Swiatek booked her place in the second round of the Australian Open 2026 with a 7-6(5), 6-3 win over China's Yuan Yue, USA's Jessica Pegula eased past Russia's Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1, while Amanda Anisimova defeated her fellow American ... read..

Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day of Group A National Selection Trials

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 9:19:27 PM IST

The first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A) at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events, with Rajasthan's Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medalist in 50m rif ... read..

Djokovic starts campaign with 100th Australian Open win; Ruud, Minaur, Tommy among other winners on day two

Melbourne | January 19, 2026 8:49:52 PM IST

The Serbian tennis icon and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic started off his Australian Open campaign with a historic 100th win in the tournament, defeating Pedro Martinez in his campaign opener at Melbourne on Monday. ... read..

SA20: Season 4 playoff destiny at stake as Royals host Super Kings

Paarl | January 19, 2026 8:19:35 PM IST

Paarl Royals host Joburg Super Kings with the fourth and final playoff place still undecided. Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Pretoria Capitals and Royals have all progressed to the playoffs already, but JSK and Durban's Super Giants are still battling it out to ... read..

FIFA, AFCON condemn champions Senegal's walkout during African Cup of Nations final

Cairo | January 19, 2026 8:19:33 PM IST

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) on Monday issued a statement condemning the "unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between the hosts and Senegal at Rabat on Sunday, ... read..

Ashwin urges struggling Jadeja to "experiment", acknowledges its a "challenging time" for all-rounder

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2026 8:19:31 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin urged his long-time partner in spin, Ravindra Jadeja to experiment instead of just sticking to his strengths, acknowledging that these are challenging times for the legendary spin bowling all-rounder in ODIs, wi ... read..

Sports minister Mandaviya urges athletes to utilise opportunity as Khelo India Winter Games 2026 set to begin in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | January 19, 2026 7:49:48 PM IST

More than 1000 men and women, including athletes, coaches and technical officials, will take part in the Ladakh leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games starting in Leh on Tuesday. The Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, the Army rink and the frozen Gupu ... read..

Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl first against RCB in WPL 2026 clash

Vadodara (Gujarat) | January 19, 2026 7:49:44 PM IST

Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl first against the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 12th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, on Monday. ... read..

Ashwin dissappointed by India's "flat, soft" cricket during ODI series against New Zealand at home

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 19, 2026 7:49:36 PM IST

Following India's first-ever ODI series loss to New Zealand at home, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin felt that India's response to challenges posed by the Kiwis looked a "bit flat" and he feels that the visitors have won the series by "5-0". ... read..

PV Sindhu eyes strong return at Indonesia Masters 2026

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 7:19:36 PM IST

PV Sindhu will aim for a strong comeback as she spearheads India's campaign at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament, beginning on Tuesday. The Indian star will be eager to regain form after suffering a first-round exit at last week's India Open ... read..

Assam strengthens Olympic Pathways as Troy Douglas Leads IIS-Dept of Sports' Coaches Development & Talent Identification Programme

Guwahati (Assam) | January 19, 2026 6:50:18 PM IST

The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), is conducting a Coaches Orientation & Development Programme alongside a Talent Identification initiative for junior and developm ... read..

Brijinder Singh led IGU the only NSF for golf in India, clarifies body amid "deliberate attempts made to create confusion and factionalism"

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 6:50:16 PM IST

Indian Golf Union (IGU), led by Brijinder Singh, is the only recognised National Sports Federation for golf in India, the body announced on Monday. ... read..

KCL: Rohtak Royals kick off training camp in Rohtak under head coach Surender Nada

Rohtak (Haryana) | January 19, 2026 6:50:10 PM IST

Rohtak Royals, the franchise representing the city of Rohtak in the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), have begun their training camp in Rohtak under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Surender Nada, marking the formal start of the team's p ... read..

Laureus World Sports Awards to be staged in Madrid

Madrid | January 19, 2026 6:49:55 PM IST

Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 will take place in Madrid on April 20 at Cibeles Palace. The best athletes in the world - and the all-time legends of the Laureus World Sports Academy - will converge on Spain's capital once again for the greatest show in ... read..

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics but says "ship has sailed" for big T20I tournaments ahead of World Cup

Sydney | January 19, 2026 6:49:48 PM IST

The star Aussie batter Steve Smith expressed his aspirations of featuring in a T20I for Australia in the Olympics, but admitted that playing for his country in big T20I tournaments may not be possible anymore, saying "that ship has sailed," according to E ... read..

The Warriorz League Finale concludes city-wide women's cricket movement in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 6:49:43 PM IST

The finale of The Warriorz League, an initiative by UP Warriorz, one of the five franchises of the Women's Premier League (WPL), was held on January 18, 2026 at YOLO Sports Arena, Harmony Park, Lucknow, marking the successful culmination of a city-wide in ... read..

Bailey gives fitness updates on Cummins, Hazlewood, David ahead of T20 World Cup

Melbourne | January 19, 2026 5:49:21 PM IST

Australian chief selector George Bailey provided updates on the status of pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and batter Tim David ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup from next month, expressing confidence that David will be a starter right from the first ma ... read..

Baba Bakala beat Roopnagar to clinch 4th Roundglass Inter Development Centre Hockey Tournament

Jalandhar (Punjab) | January 19, 2026 5:49:20 PM IST

Roundglass Baba Bakala were crowned champions of the fourth edition of the Roundglass Inter-Development Centre Hockey Tournament after edging past Roundglass Roopnagar 1-0 in a fiercely contested final on Sunday at the Surjit Hockey Stadium, Jalandhar. ... read..

Virat Kohli remains India's best ODI batter after over a decade, says Irfan Pathan

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 5:19:27 PM IST

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the star batter Virat Kohli after his 54th ODI century in the third and final ODI of the recently-concluded three-match series against New Zealand on Sunday at Indore's Holkar Stadium, and called Kohli India's ... read..

Harun Robert, a.k.a Rob, designs special WPL jersey dedicated to women's empowerment, education

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

Indian professional artist Harun Robert, also known as, 'Rob' designed the special jersey for Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise UP Warriorz for their special fixture against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) played on Saturday, which was dedica ... read..

2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series event returns for its fifth edition

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 4:19:45 PM IST

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is set to return for its fifth edition in 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India's premier women's tennis tournaments. The tournament will be played at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), ... read..

SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International 2026: Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam strike double gold

Cairo | January 19, 2026 4:19:43 PM IST

India's para badminton stars Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam delivered a commanding performance at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International 2026, clinching double gold medals in singles and men's doubles to mark a dream start to the season ahea ... read..

Women's HIL helped me grow as striker, handle pressure moments better: Lalremsiami

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 3:49:40 PM IST

Shrachi Bengal Tigers forward Lalremsiami reflected on her side's runners-up finish in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, calling the season a valuable learning experience both personally and collectively, while expressing confidence that the ... read..

All India Police Handball Cluster Sports Competition kicks off in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 19, 2026 3:49:36 PM IST

The prestigious national-level All India Police Handball Cluster Sports Competition was inaugurated on Monday at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Siliguri Frontier Headquarters in Ranidanga, Darjeeling district. The five-day tournament runs from January 19 t ... read..

Irfan Pathan feels Nitish Reddy 'should have played from the first game' in NZ ODI series

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 3:20:20 PM IST

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Nitish Kumar Reddy should've played the New Zealand ODI series from the start and can be a good backup to Hardik Pandya. ... read..

"He played a brilliant innings yesterday": Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma applauds his hundred in 3rd ODI against NZ

Guwahati (Assam) | January 19, 2026 3:19:49 PM IST

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma praised his century against New Zealand in the third ODI, saying Kohli showed his top form and played brilliantly for India. ... read..

Md Nawab wins Pre-Qualifying I, 27 players qualify for final stage

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 19, 2026 2:49:48 PM IST

Md Nawab of Patna came up with an even-par 72 in round two to total one-under 143 and thus win Pre-Qualifying I of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026, being played at the in Ahmedabad.Kensville Golf and Country Club ... read..

McIlroy lies fifth in Dubai Invitational, Elvira leads

Dubai | January 19, 2026 2:19:43 PM IST

Nacho Elvira took a two-shot advantage as he stayed steady in breezy conditions on the third day of the final round of the 2026 Dubai Invitational. ... read..

ICC gives ultimatum to BCB; must decide on visiting India for T20 WC by January 21: Sources

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 2:19:33 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an ultimatum to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to give their final decision on whether they will send the Bangladesh cricket team to India or not for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 participation b ... read..

Sony Open: Theegala climbs to Tied-32nd after third-round 67

Honolulu | January 19, 2026 1:49:36 PM IST

Sahith Theegala continued his steady progress at the Sony Open in Hawaii, firing a composed 3-under 67 on Saturday to rise to tied-32nd after 54 holes. ... read..

"Runs were required in the last match, he got out playing shots in the air...": Aakash Chopra speaks on Rohit Sharma's performance in NZ series

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 1:49:34 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that Indian skipper Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma's lack of runs let the team down in the third and final ODI against New Zealand. ... read..

Donovan Ferreira's T20 World Cup 2026 participation doubtful due to injury

Johannesburg | January 19, 2026 1:49:26 PM IST

South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is doubtful after the Proteas cricketer injured his shoulder during the ongoing SA20 and has been ruled out ... read..

First edition of Devika Premier League wraps up in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) | January 19, 2026 1:19:21 PM IST

The first edition of the Devika Premier League concluded with a match between Feria Super Kings and Chandi Tigers. Jammu and Kashmir's Sports Minister, Satish Sharma, presided as the chief guest at the final of the tournament. ... read..

Elite Indian rifle and pistol shooters set for trials test

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 1:19:20 PM IST

The Indian domestic Shooting season moves forward from Monday, when the country's elite Rifle and Pistol shooters, over 150 of them across eight Olympic events plus the exclusive 50m rifle prone event for men and women, line-up at the Dr. Karni Singh Shoo ... read..

"He's not tied down to an image": Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli's mindset as he continues his brilliant form in ODI cricket

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 12:49:19 PM IST

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises India's star batter Virat Kohli's mindset, saying he's not tied to an image and focuses on scoring runs. ... read..

SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape secure qualifier 1 spot as MI Cape Town eliminated from season 4

Cape Town | January 19, 2026 11:49:15 AM IST

Sunrisers Eastern Cape delivered a commanding performance that not only secured the two-time champions' place at the top of the SA20 table but also dashed MI Cape Town's Season 4 Playoffs aspirations, edging them out by seven wickets in a thrilling contes ... read..

India's women's football team suffer defeat in friendly against FC Metalist 1925 in Turkiye

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 10:49:29 AM IST

The Indian senior women's team lost 0-2 to Ukrainian club FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in their first friendly match at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Turkiye, on Sunday. ... read..

SAFF Futsal Championship 2026: India secures a 3-3 draw against Nepal

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 10:49:24 AM IST

India fought back three times to secure a 3-3 draw against Nepal in their second match of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

Australia name 17-member squad for T20I series against Pakistan

Sydney | January 19, 2026 10:19:28 AM IST

Australia on Monday announced a 17-member squad for their three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Lahore later this month, as part of their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. ... read..

Virat Kohli arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 9:19:34 AM IST

Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Virat Kohli spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 19, 2026 9:19:27 AM IST

Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday. ... read..

Nitish Kumar Reddy offers prayer at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Monday. ... read..

T20 World Cup: Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid issued visas to travel to India

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 7:19:29 AM IST

England cricketers Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid have recieved their visas to travel to India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, starting next month, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

"He is in terrific form": Shubman Gill backs Rohit Sharma

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 19, 2026 1:49:25 AM IST

India captain Shubman Gill backed Rohit Sharma, who had a dismal batting performance in his side's 2-1 loss to New Zealand in the three-match ODI series. ... read..

ICC U19 World Cup: Afghanistan thrash West Indies, England register win over Zimbabwe

Cricket | January 19, 2026 1:19:31 AM IST

Afghanistan registered their second win in a row in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026, thrashing the West Indies by 138 runs at the High Performance Oval on Sunday. ... read..

Final call on Bangladesh's T20 WC participation to be taken on January 21

Dhaka | January 18, 2026 11:49:28 PM IST

A final call regarding Bangladesh's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and particularly the team travelling to India, would be taken on January 21, reported ESPNCricinfo on Sunday. ... read..

HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintain unbeaten run with 1-1 (4-1 SO) win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | January 18, 2026 11:19:38 PM IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers maintained their unbeaten run in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), registering a 4-1 penalty shootout win against Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey St ... read..

Virat Kohli rewrites record-books with lone warrior ton against NZ at Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 11:19:36 PM IST

While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Virat Kohli slammed a valiant century, almost a lone warrior effort, which gave Men in Blue and fans some hope and to him, plenty of records and milestones. ... read..

"Always nice to get stuck into moments with your mates": Mitchell on NZ's first ODI series win in India

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 11:19:25 PM IST

Following his side's series win over India, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell expressed happiness at their first-ever ODI series win in India and hailed Glenn Phillips for his century as well. ... read..

"Lot of areas need improvement": Shubman Gill after New Zealand win first ODI series in India

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 10:49:32 PM IST

After losing the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 2-1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Team India captain Shubman Gill accepted that a lot of areas need to be improved in the team. ... read..

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