Salman Ali Agha plays down missing India clash, backs squad ahead of T20 World Cup

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:59 PM

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his team remained focused on controllables and was confident in its preparation for the T20 World Cup, despite the controversy on his side not getting permission to play the high-profile match against India and recent disappointments in global tournaments.

ICC T20 World Cup: When and Where to watch, know all details

IANS | February 5, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling month as the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), kicks off on February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8.

Teen sensation Lilli Tagger stakes claim as title contender at 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K series

IANS | February 5, 2026 2:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) At just 17 years old, Lilli Tagger has proven herself as a top contender at the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, securing a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). As the seventh seed and currently ranked a career-high World No. 128 in Women’s Singles, she defeated India’s Vaishnavi Adkar in straight sets in the Round of 32 and is aiming for a deep run in the event.