Ireland qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup

IANS | February 1, 2026 1:07 PM

Kirtipur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Ireland cricket team has secured its spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in June this year, with the help of a dominating display in the Super Six stage of the global qualifiers being played in Nepal.

He plays the way we do: Ishan Kishan backs Alcaraz in Australian Open final

IANS | February 1, 2026 11:11 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2026, saying the young Spaniard’s attacking instincts and fearless shot-making closely resemble the way Indian cricketers approach their game.

Tilak to play warm-up matches, Sunder looking good, Suryakumar Yadav gives update ahead of T20 WC

IANS | February 1, 2026 10:10 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has provided a positive update on Tilak Varma and Washington Sunder's availability in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 while speaking to the reporters in the post-match conference after India beat New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.