Qingdao, Feb 4 (IANS) Defending champions India women began their Badminton Asia Team Championship campaign in commanding fashion, registering a dominant 5-0 victory over Myanmar in their Group Y opener at the Qingdao Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Noida, Feb 4 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy arrived at the IANS headquarters on Wednesday as part of its official Trophy Tour, setting off a wave of celebration and excitement ahead of the marquee tournament, scheduled to begin on February 7 across co-hosts India and Sri Lanka.
Pallekele, Feb 4 (IANS) England all-rounder Sam Curran has reiterated his comfort with a fluid role in the national side, a trait that has become increasingly valuable as the team builds momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. Curran’s adaptability was a defining feature of England’s recent 3–0 T20I series sweep over Sri Lanka, where his contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive across varying conditions.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday to seal their spot in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final for the fourth consecutive time in as many editions of the tournament, and former India captain and DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team’s efforts by dropping a comment on all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s social media post.
Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) As Delhi Capitals sealed their place in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the BCA Stadium here on Tuesday, allrounder Chinelle Henry reflected on the mindset of heading into the Eliminator, saying it was about having clear heads and staying calm.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed confidence in the Indian team's prospects for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, highlighting that they possess the right combination of experience, skill, and balance to perform well in a high-pressure tournament.
Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) Head coach Michael Klinger felt the Gujarat Giants' WPL 2026 season demonstrated noticeable progress, despite an overall sense of unfinished goals, as the side concluded their campaign with a loss to Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has criticised Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage fixture against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying the spirit of cricket is diminished when politics influences sporting participation.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Zimbabwe, Nepal and Oman enjoyed confidence-boosting victories in the latest round of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches.
Vadodara, Feb 4 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues credited the team’s belief, calm decision-making and a collective bowling effort after her side stormed into a fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League (WPL) final with a seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Tuesday here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi).
