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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..

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