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Mananchaya Sawangkaew reigns supreme at Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 10:20:03 PM IST
It was redemption for Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew at the fifth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series on Sunday, according to a release. ... read..


Mumbai Airport congratulates Team India for winning sixth U19 World Cup title
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 10:19:56 PM IST
Mumbai Airport extended its warm congratulations to Team India U-19 for clinching their record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title, following a triumphant return home after a commanding victory over England. ... read..


Gautam Gambhir hosts special dinner at his residence for Team India ahead of T20 World Cup match against Namibia
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 9:50:25 PM IST
Indian cricket team head coach Gambhir hosted a special dinner at his residence on Sunday ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Namibia on February 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. ... read..


CM Dhami congratulates Uttarakhand for reaching semifinals of Ranji Trophy
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 9:20:10 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Uttarakhand cricket team for reaching the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time, according to a release. ... read..


Ranji Trophy: Uttarakhand reach semifinals after defeating Jharkhand
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 8:50:41 PM IST
Uttarakhand thrashed Jharkhand by an innings and six runs in the quarterfinal clash in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season on Sunday. Mayank Mishra was named Player of the Match for his impressive eight wickets in the match. ... read..


"Incredible": Cricketing fraternity lauds Nepal's effort during T20 World Cup clash against England
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 8:20:06 PM IST
Nepal received widespread praise from former cricketers for showcasing resilience following their narrow four-run defeat to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..


Kunga Yangchen, Tanzin Dorje star as big wins mark Day 2 of Spiti Cup
Kaza (Himachal Pradesh) | February 8, 2026 8:20:05 PM IST
Kunga Yangchen and Tanzin Dorje produced standout individual performances on Day 2 of the Spiti Cup Season 3, here at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink on Sunday, according to a release. ... read..


Humas Warriors' clean-sheet win keeps them top of table in Ice Hockey League
Leh (Ladakh) | February 8, 2026 8:20:03 PM IST
Humas Warriors closed Day Eleven of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, with a clean-sheet victory and the season's biggest winning margin of 11 goals, according to a release. ... read..


Nepal captain Rohit Paudel proud of team despite narrow T20 World Cup loss to England
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 7:50:29 PM IST
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed pride in his team's performance after their thrilling four-run defeat against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. ... read..


BCPL to create new pathways for corporate cricketing talent: Sourav Ganguly
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 7:20:17 PM IST
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and World Cup-winning fast bowler Zaheer Khan energised the Bhartiya Corporate Premiere League (BCPL) Season 4 during the trophy and jerseys unveiling ceremony held at a city convention centre in New Delhi on Su ... read..


England edge past Nepal by 4 runs in thrilling T20 World Cup clash
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 7:20:10 PM IST
England narrowly defeated Nepal by four runs in a T20 World Cup match full of twists and turns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..


ICC U19 World Cup champions Team India receive grand welcome in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 6:50:35 PM IST
The Indian Under-19 cricket team, fresh from their ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup triumph, received a grand and celebratory welcome upon their arrival in Mumbai on Sunday. ... read..


Elavenil and Arjun win mixed team air rifle gold as India crosses 50 medal mark
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 6:20:12 PM IST
Olympians Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta teamed up to clinch gold in the 10m Air Rifle mixed team event as India crossed the 50 mark in total medals in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Rang ... read..


"I am surprised of Pakistan backing out": Sourav Ganguly on Pak's boycott decision for India fixture
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 6:20:10 PM IST
Former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his astonishment on Pakistan's decision to not play against India in their much-awaited 15th February fixture in Colombo. ... read..


"Ayush has made the entire nation proud": U19 Captain Mhatre's father after winning team's arrival in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 6:20:08 PM IST
After winning their sixth ICC Under-19 men's cricket World Cup title, India U19 team arrived in Mumbai on Sunday and cricket fans showered a grand and celebratory welcome upon their arrival at the airport. ... read..


T20 WC: Zaheer Khan lauds Suryakumar Yadav after India's win over USA
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 5:50:29 PM IST
Former Indian speedster Zaheer Khan has praised Men in Blue's performance following their 29-run victory over the United States of America (USA) in their opening group stage match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium. ... read..


Phillips overtakes McCullum to become 3rd highest T20I run-getter for New Zealand
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2026 5:50:24 PM IST
Destructive New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips overtook former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum to become the third highest run-scorer in T20Is for his nation during his 42-run knock against Afghanistan in Chennai on Sunday. ... read..


Tiigers of Kolkata finish ISPL Season 3 as runners-up after record-breaking campaign
Surat (Gujarat) | February 8, 2026 5:20:15 PM IST
After winning the title in the inaugural edition and enduring a challenging second season, Tiigers of Kolkata concluded ISPL Season 3 as runners-up, marking a strong resurgence and a return to the final stages of the tournament through consistency, squad ... read..


BCB chief arrives in Pakistan ahead of ICC meeting on India match boycott
Islamabad | February 8, 2026 4:50:21 PM IST
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam arrived in Pakistan on Sunday ahead of a crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting on the India match boycott, according to Geo News on Sunday. ... read..


Sehwag hails Suryakumar Yadav's innings against USA in T20 World Cup
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 4:50:16 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag hailed Suryakumar Yadav's stellar knock against the United States of America (USA) that helped Men in Blue to register a comfortable 29-run win in their opening match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede S ... read..


T20 World Cup: Tim Seifert becomes fifth New Zealand batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs, says "It's nice to get the job done" after win over Afghanistan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2026 4:50:14 PM IST
New Zealand opener batter Tim Seifert completed 2000 runs in T20 Internationals en route to his match-winning knock of 65 runs off 42 balls against Afghanistan in Chennai on Sunday. ... read..


Ganguly hails India as favourites for 2026 T20 World Cup, praises Suryakumar Yadav
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 4:50:12 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly on Sunday hailed the Suryakumar Yadav-led side team's balance across all departments, aligning them as favourites to lift the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..


"We've to start the tournament pretty hot": Ireland's Lorcan Tucker ahead of T20 WC campaign-opener against Sri Lanka
Colombo | February 8, 2026 4:19:58 PM IST
Ireland wicket-keeper batter Lorcan Tucker said that the team will have to start the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high and that they can not be complacent, ahead of their first clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday. ... read..


India's first Kickboxing Super League launched, to feature 8 teams
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 4:19:54 PM IST
India's first professionally structured kickboxing league has been launched with the unveiling of the Kickboxing Super League (KSL) during the WAKO India National Championship in the national capital. ... read..


New Zealand record highest successful run-chase in T20 WC, defeat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2026 3:20:14 PM IST
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in both teams' first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Notably, the win also marked New Zealand recording their highest successful run-chase in the T2 ... read..


Sachin Tendulkar lauds Suryakumar's match-winning knock in India's T20 WC opener, calls USA's performance "promising"
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 3:20:11 PM IST
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised Team India's 29-run victory against the United States of America in both teams' ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. While Sachin lauded Suryakumar Yadav's matc ... read..


BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina, Arundhati headline India's nine-gold haul on final day
Alicante | February 8, 2026 3:20:06 PM IST
India wrapped up a highly successful BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a dominant showing on the final day, clinching nine gold medals as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary led a resounding finish in ... read..


Coach Gautam Gambhir hails Suryakumar Yadav's batting against USA as "masterclass"
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 2:50:08 PM IST
The Indian men's team head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's batting during the India vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match on Saturday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. ... read..


Olympians, sportspersons give PM Modi's Fit India Mission big boost at special edition of Guwahati's Sundays on Cycle
Guwahati (Assam) | February 8, 2026 2:19:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for a Fit India received a mammoth boost at a special edition of the 'Sundays on Cycle' at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex today. In a star-studded event, two Olympians, a world champion boxer, a special Indian wo ... read..


"Going undefeated in league stage was special": Seone Mendez on her run with Hyderabad Superstars in WPBL
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 1:50:27 PM IST
Hyderabad Superstars missed out on the semi-final berth in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) season 2 by the smallest of margins after losing their final league tie to Chennai. The standout player of the season for Hyderabad Superstars has been Seone Men ... read..


US Ambassador hails cricket's bright future in America; thanks ICC, Chairman Jay Shah after attending India vs USA T20 WC match
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 12:50:05 PM IST
US Ambassador Sergio Gor thanked the International Cricket Council (ICC) and its chairman Jay Shah "for an incredible evening of Cricket" after he attended the India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Sergio ... read..


Three Indians included in ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 12:20:13 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the Team of the Tournament for the recently-concluded ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026. Three players from India's U19 World Cup-winning team--Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan, and Henil Patel- ... read..


Team focused on starting T20 WC well despite 0-3 series loss to England: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka
Colombo | February 8, 2026 11:49:56 AM IST
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka, ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Ireland, said despite a recent 0-3 tournament loss against England, the team is focused on performing well in the T20 World Cup at home. ... read..


Chess added as 16th title at Esports Nations Cup 2026
Riyadh | February 8, 2026 10:50:11 AM IST
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced Chess as the latest of 16 titles that national teams and players will compete in at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 through 29, 202 ... read..


Will Jacks hails India as "team to beat" in T20 WC, expresses confidence ahead of Nepal match
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 10:19:58 AM IST
England all-rounder Will Jacks labelled Team India as the team to beat in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. ... read..


India Women go down to FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 0-1 in friendly
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 10:19:53 AM IST
The senior Indian women's national team suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center, in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday. The Romanian club scored in the 12th minute, as per an AIFF release. ... read..


AIFF announces ISL 2025-26 fixtures
New Delhi | February 8, 2026 8:50:22 AM IST
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the fixtures for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season. ... read..


US Ambassador Sergio Gor meet Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani at India-US T20 WC clash
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 3:50:07 AM IST
US Ambassador Sergio Gor expressed his delight after meeting Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita Ambani on the sidelines during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between defending champion India and ... read..


"I knew I could make a difference....": Skipper Suryakumar after match-winning knock against USA in T20 WC opener
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 1:50:11 AM IST
Following his side's win over the USA in a hard-fought ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that he knew that he could make a difference by batting till the end and added the team could have batted "better and smarter". ... read..


"Do not think much about it...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on touching 700-wicket mark in T20s
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 8, 2026 1:50:08 AM IST
Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, who is just four away from 700 T20 wickets, said that he does not think about the milestone that much and he wants to bowl in tough situations for his team. ... read..


"We will come back stronger": USA captain Monank Patel after defeat to India in T20 World Cup
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 1:50:06 AM IST
USA captain Monank Patel expressed pride in his team's performance despite their 29-run loss to India, highlighting key positives and lessons for the upcoming group-stage games at the T20 World Cup. ... read..


"He played unbelievably": USA's Shadley Van Schalkwyk hails Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for smashing unbeaten 84
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 8, 2026 1:50:03 AM IST
USA bowler Shadley Van Schalkwyk praised Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning, unbeaten innings of 84 after the Americans lost by 29 runs in their opening T20 World Cup encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. ... read..


"Was going to watch Real Madrid's match on Feb 15": Siraj on his comeback to Indian T20 WC squad
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 8, 2026 1:49:58 AM IST
Following his side's win over the USA in the ICC T20 World Cup opener, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who made his return to the T20I side as a replacement for an injured Harshit Rana, reflected on his comeback, saying that he had planned to go and catch a ... read..


US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets ICC Chairman Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth in USA
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 7, 2026 11:50:11 PM IST
United States Ambassador Sergio Gor met with International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah during the T20 World Cup match between India and the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. ... read..


Premier League: Manchester United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0 to make it four consecutive wins
Football | February 7, 2026 11:20:04 PM IST
Manchester United showcased a dominant performance as they secured their fourth consecutive Premier League victory under head coach Michael Carrick, defeating 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday. ... read..


Surya Kumar, bowlers came to rescue as India open T20 WC campaign on 'nervy' start
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 11:20:02 PM IST
India opened their T20 World Cup campaign on a nervy start, managing to defeat Unites States of America by 29 runs after skipper Surya Kumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 took the co-hosts to 161 for 8 after slipping to 71-6. ... read..


SuryaKumar, bowlers came to rescue as India open T20 WC campaign on nervy start
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 11:20:01 PM IST
India opened their T20 World Cup campaign on a nervy start, managing to defeat Unites States of America by 29 runs after skipper Surya Kumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 took the co-hosts to 161 for 8 after slipping to 71-6. ... read..


ICC seeks explanation from PCB for invocation of 'Force Majeure' for boycott of T20 WC India clash
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 10:50:08 PM IST
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been asked by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to explain the invocation of the 'Force Majeure' clause in the boycott of their ICC T20 World Cup group stage clash against arch-rivals India on February 15, as per ... read..


KCL: Rohtak Royals crowned champions of inaugural edition
Sonipat (Haryana) | February 7, 2026 10:20:21 PM IST
In what turned out to be a thrilling contest, Rohtak Royals, representing the city of Rohtak, were crowned champions of the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League after edging past the Bhiwani Bulls 32-30 in a nail-biting final played here at the Sports Unive ... read..


"We should have sent potentially Pakistan home": Paul Van Meekeren after Netherlands suffer three-wicket defeat in T20 World Cup
Colombo | February 7, 2026 10:20:20 PM IST
After suffering a close three-wicket loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup opener, Netherlands' Paul Van Meekeren said his side could have sent the Salman Ali Agha-led side home after delivering a decisive performance. ... read..


Rohtak Royals crowned first-ever Kabaddi Champions League winners
Sonipat (Haryana) | February 7, 2026 9:50:27 PM IST
The Kabaddi Champions League produced a fitting finale at a jam-packed Sports University of Haryana, Rai, as Rohtak Royals edged past Bhiwani Bulls 32-30 in a nerve-shredding summit clash to be crowned the inaugural champions of KCL, according to a releas ... read..


Pathan hails 'true captain' Surya Kumar Yadav; slams India's "mindless batting" during T20WC opener against USA
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 9:50:25 PM IST
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed skipper Suryakumar Yadav's magnificent knock in the ICC T20 World Cup opener against the USA at Wankhede Stadium, while also slamming the Men in Blue for their "mindless batting" during the inning. ... read..


Ice Hockey League season 3: Captain Urgain Samstan, Chamba Tsetan hit hat-tricks for Changathang Shans
Leh (Ladakh) | February 7, 2026 9:20:22 PM IST
Captain Urgain Samstan and Chamba Tsetan opened Day ten of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, on Saturday, with hat-tricks as Changthang Shans registered the day's first win. Organised in partnership with the UT Ad ... read..


From 77/6, Suryakumar Yadav's 84 takes India to 161/9 against USA
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 7, 2026 9:20:19 PM IST
India managed to post a total of 161/9 against the USA in their T20 World Cup clash, thanks to an unbeaten 84 from captain Suryakumar Yadav. ... read..


England's Jos Buttler chases 4,000 T20I run mark as 2022 champions start T20WC campaign against Nepal
Wankhede (Mumbai) | February 7, 2026 8:50:12 PM IST
England's superstar wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is just 50 runs away from becoming the fourth player to reach the 4,000 run mark in T20Is as his side prepares for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup opener against Nepal on Sunday. ... read..


India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Women's title
Pokhara | February 7, 2026 8:50:06 PM IST
They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women's team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhar ... read..


Historic hat-trick for Romario Shepherd in WI's T20 WC opener, joins elite list of bowlers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 7:50:06 PM IST
West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd made history during his side's ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener against Scotland, taking a stunning hat-trick, the first-ever by a Windies player in the ICC T20 World Cup. ... read..


No margin for error in World Cups, says Shai Hope after Windies' strong start in T20 WC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 7:50:02 PM IST
West Indies captain Shai Hope underlined the importance of starting strongly in major tournaments, saying there is no room for mistakes in World Cups, following his side's convincing win by 35 runs in their T20 World Cup opener against Scotland at the Ede ... read..


Holder's century of T20I scalps; Shepherd's historic hat-trick: WI bowlers shatter records in T20 WC opener at Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 7:50:01 PM IST
Veteran West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder became the first bowler from his team to reach the landmark of 100 T20I wickets on Saturday. ... read..


T20 WC: USA wins toss, opts to field first against defending champions India; Siraj in, Bumrah out
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 7:20:17 PM IST
USA skipper Monank Patel won the toss and elected to field first against defending champions India in their ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. ... read..


West Indies open T20 WC campaign with win over Scotland
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 7:20:15 PM IST
The two-time champions, West Indies, begin their T20 World Cup campaign by registering a comprehensive 35-run win over Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. ... read..


"Halke waqt mein ghabrana nahi, acche waqt mein paglana nahi": SKY highlights Team India's mantra for T20WC defence
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 6:20:18 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav is thrilled to lead India in a World Cup on home soil, especially at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He underscored that playing at home brings added motivation and responsibility, but his team is ready to handle the pressure. Sury ... read..


Clarke heads overseas field, Nagal leads Indian charge at Delhi Open
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 6:20:14 PM IST
Great Britain's Jay Clarke will spearhead a strong overseas contingent at the Delhi Open 2026, while Sumit Nagal headlines the Indian challenge as the ATP Challenger tournament returns to the national capital from February 16 to 22 at the Delhi Lawn Tenni ... read..


Changthang Shans clinch a clean-sheet victory at Ice Hockey League
Leh (Ladakh) | February 7, 2026 6:20:11 PM IST
Changthang Shans recorded a 10-0 win over Shakar Chiktan Royals on day nine of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, according to a release. ... read..


Asian Rifle/Pistol C'ships: Elavenil wins air rifle gold, Shambhavi breaks Asian junior record to top podium
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 6:20:09 PM IST
Olympian Elavenil Valarivan held off the challenge from Japan's Misaki Nobata to clinch gold in the 10m Air Rifle women's event as Shambhavi Kshirsagar broke the Asian Junior Finals Record enroute to win gold in the junior category in the Asian Rifle/Pist ... read..


T20 WC: Hetmyer, King surpasses Gayle as WI post 182/5 in campaign opener against Scotland
Kolkata (West Indies) | February 7, 2026 5:50:36 PM IST
West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer made history, overtaking legendary Chris Gayle to register the fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..


Gujarat Titans take 'Junior Titans' programme to Anand
Anand (Gujarat) | February 7, 2026 5:50:30 PM IST
Gujarat Titans brought the third edition of Junior Titans to Anand today at IB Patel English School, continuing the franchise's grassroots initiative aimed at promoting outdoor sports and physical activity among children under the age of 14. ... read..


Mohammad Azharuddin praises Aaron George, congratulates India on U-19 title win
Kamareddy (Telangana) | February 7, 2026 5:50:25 PM IST
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin praised young cricketer Aaron George for his performance and congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after defeating England to clinch their record-extending sixth title. ... read..


Country's top golfers to play in 14th BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 7, 2026 5:50:13 PM IST
Leading golfers from around the country will be seen in action at the 14th BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship, to be played on the pristine greens of the Bombay Presidency Golf Club from February 10 to 12, according to a release. ... read..


We were challenged with ball against India: New Zealand skipper Santner ahead of T20 WC vs Afghanistan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 7, 2026 5:20:06 PM IST
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has acknowledged that his side's inability to control the powerplay with the ball emerged as a key area of concern during the recent five-match T20I series against India, particularly as the team prepares for their upc ... read..


MCA president Naik confirms Mhatre, Kundu will be felicitated following U19 WC title win
By Vipul Kashyap

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 5:20:03 PM IST
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik hailed Team India for their win in the ICC Under 19 World Cup, their record-extending sixth title and said that the players from Mumbai, the skipper Ayush Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu will be felici ... read..


"I want to win as many ICC trophies as possible": Hardik Pandya
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 4:50:19 PM IST
Hardik Pandya is feeling confident and ambitious ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup opener against the USA. He believes his journey is just getting started after 10 years in international cricket and feels he could be "really scary" as a player, especiall ... read..


"I feel I can be very scary, want to....": Hardik Pandya on his potential as a cricketer, especially batting
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 4:50:16 PM IST
Hardik Pandya is feeling confident and ambitious ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup opener against the USA. He believes his journey is just getting started after 10 years in international cricket and feels he could be "really scary" as a player, especiall ... read..


T20 World Cup: England announce playing XI against Nepal
Mumbai (Maharshtra) | February 7, 2026 4:50:11 PM IST
England have announced their playing XI for their opening group stage clash against Nepal at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..


Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerges as India's highest run-getter in U19 ODIs history following World Cup triumph
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 4:50:06 PM IST
India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now the highest run-getter in the U19 ODI cricket history for the Indian team. ... read..


T20 World Cup: Pakistan edge Netherlands as Salman Agha lauds bowlers' all-round effort
Colombo | February 7, 2026 4:20:28 PM IST
Pakistan captain Salman Agha praised his team's disciplined bowling display and moments of composure under pressure after his side defeated the Netherlands by three wickets in a thrilling opening match at the T20 World Cup on Saturday. ... read..


BOXAM Elite 2026: 12 Indians through to finals as Sachin, Lovlina lead charge
Madrid | February 7, 2026 4:20:26 PM IST
Twelve Indians, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold on the final day of BOXAM Elite International 2026, following another session full of assured performances on Friday, according to a release. ... read..


Spiti Cup returns for Season 3, bringing five days of Ice Hockey and Speed Skating
Kaza (Himachal Pradesh) | February 7, 2026 4:20:24 PM IST
Spiti Cup returns for its third season from February 7 to 11, 2026, continuing its role as a key winter sports initiative in the Himalayas. ... read..


USA's Saurabh Netravalkar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi excited for India clash in T20 WC 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 3:50:15 PM IST
USA pacer Saurabh Netravalkar and all-rounder Sanjay Krishnamurthi expressed excitement ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener clash against India on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ... read..


Pakistan escape Netherlands scare to win T20 World Cup 2026 opener by 3 wickets
Colombo | February 7, 2026 3:20:12 PM IST
Pakistan narrowly avoided a major upset against a resilient Netherlands side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign-opener at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Saturday. Pakistan won their campaign-opener by three wickets after bowling all-roun ... read..


BOXAM Elite 2026: 12 Indians through to finals as Sachin, Lovlina lead the charge on penultimate day
Alicante | February 7, 2026 3:20:05 PM IST
Twelve Indians, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold on the final day of BOXAM Elite International 2026, following another session full of assured performances on Friday. Leading the men's charge was Sachin (60kg), who extended his br ... read..


U19 World Cup winner Aaron George's family express pride in his achievement
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 7, 2026 2:20:31 PM IST
India Under-19 opener Aaron George's family expressed pride after India secured the 2026 Under-19 World Cup by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare on Friday. ... read..


Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, support staff offer prayers at Shri Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of India's T20 WC match vs USA
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 7, 2026 1:20:25 PM IST
Indian cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy, along with members of the support staff, visited the Shri Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Mumbai ahead of Team India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against the USA at Wankhede Stadiu ... read..


"Our job is to beat Test-playing nations": Scotland's Mark Watt ahead of T20 WC campaign opener
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 1:20:09 PM IST
Scotland spinner Mark Watt expressed confidence ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against West Indies on Saturday. Mark Watt, in an interview to ESPNcricinfo, also noted that Scotland's job is to defeat Test-playing nations ... read..


Bhiwani Bulls and Rohtak Royals set for Kabaddi Champions League title showdown
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 1:20:04 PM IST
The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) as Bhiwani Bulls face Rohtak Royals in the final, scheduled to be played at 7:00 PM. After days of high-intensity league action and gripping semi-finals, the two best teams of t ... read..


VVS Laxman hails India U19's support staff, Ravi Shastri lauds players after World Cup win
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 12:50:20 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman commended the Indian Under-19 cricket team's support staff, while Ravi Shastri heaped praise on the India U19 players after the team secured the 2026 Under-19 World Cup by defeating England by 100 runs in a high-scoring ... read..


BCCI announces Rs 7.5 crore cash prize for India's U-19 team after World Cup win
By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | February 7, 2026 11:50:14 AM IST
The Board of Control for India (BCCI) announced Rs 7.5 crore as reward money for the Indian Under-19 cricket team after they secured the 2026 Under-19 World Cup by defeating England in the finals on Friday. ... read..


ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends best wishes to teams for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 10:50:19 AM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended his best wishes to all the participating teams in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. ... read..


Danish Kaneria congratulates India's U19 team on WC win, sees Vaibhav Suryavanshi "wearing Indian team jersey" soon
New York | February 7, 2026 10:20:25 AM IST
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria congratulated the Indian Under-19 team for securing a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup title on Friday, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi's massive 175 in just 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes, being the highlight, ... read..


Rohtak Royals outmuscle Panipat Panthers 43-36 to storm into KCL final
Sonepat (Haryana) | February 7, 2026 9:20:15 AM IST
Rohtak Royals marched confidently into the finals of the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League following a thrilling 43-36 victory in the second semi-final, played at the Sports University of Haryana, Sonepat. ... read..


"Wouldn't be here if we didn't believe we could win," says West Indies coach Darren Sammy ahead of T20 WC campaign opener
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2026 8:50:37 AM IST
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy, ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Scotland, said West Indies fully believe they can win the World Cup, despite being underestimated. ... read..


Pramod Madushan approved as replacement for Eshan Malinga in Sri Lanka squad for T20 WC
Colombo | February 7, 2026 8:50:35 AM IST
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the Sri Lanka squad, as per a release. ... read..


Chennai Singams clinch maiden ISPL title with dominant win over Tiigers of Kolkata
Surat (Gujarat) | February 7, 2026 8:50:30 AM IST
Chennai Singams produced a commanding all-round performance to lift their maiden Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 title, defeating Tiigers of Kolkata by 29 runs in the final at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Friday, according to a release. ... read..


"What has Bangladesh done for Pakistan cricket?": Ex Pak spinner Kaneria questions govt's boycott of India-Pak T20 WC clash
By Sahil Kohli

New York | February 7, 2026 3:50:00 AM IST
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria questioned the Pakistan government for their boycott of group stage T20 WC clash against India, questioned them what Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had done for Pakistani cricket that they are taking such a stand a ... read..


Ranji Trophy: Prasidh's spell, Mayank's fifty highlights of day 1 of QFs; KL underwhelms
New Delhi | February 7, 2026 2:20:14 AM IST
Fiery spells from Prasidh Krishna and Shreyas Gopal and half-centuries from Mayank Agarwal and Ricky Bhui were the highlights on day one of the quarterfinals in the Ranji Trophy on Saturday. ... read..


"Those 1 per cent small things make all difference at end...": RCB reveals special Virat pep talk to women's team before WPL final
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 7, 2026 2:20:13 AM IST
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) second Women's Premier League (WPL) win, the franchise revealed words of wisdom, a special pep talk from men's RCB legend Virat Kohli, encouraging the players to put the body on the line for those "1 per cent sm ... read..


"Future of Indian cricket is bright": Madan Lal on India's U19 World Cup triumph
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 7, 2026 2:20:11 AM IST
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has hailed India's U19 World Cup triumph, saying the victory reflects a bright future for Indian cricket. ... read..


Team India's sixth U19 WC win: An example of collective effort at its very best
Harare | February 7, 2026 3:50:01 AM IST
Team India secured their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title, continuing their domination at the age-group cricket level. Not only did these young Boys in Blue, led by Ayush Mhatre, receive a trophy, but they also showcased how collective effort at its bes ... read..


"Vaibhav will definitely play for India one day": Sooryavanshi's father backs son over senior team selection
Samastipur (Bihar) | February 7, 2026 2:20:04 AM IST
The celebrations were at full in Bihar's Samastipur and fireworks were on full display after India clinched their sixth ICC U19 World Cup title when India U19 defeated England by 100 runs in the final on Friday. ... read..


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