U19 WC: India, Bangladesh captains skip handshake at toss

IANS | January 17, 2026 3:53 PM

Bulawayo, Dec 17 (IANS) India's captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh's vice-captain Zawad Abrar declined the usual handshake at the toss of a Group A match in the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Queens Sports Club on Saturday, signalling of the ongoing tension between the neighbouring countries.

RCB have found a way again to win this WPL season: Deep Dasgupta

IANS | January 17, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta lauded the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) efforts and their performance against the Gujarat Giants in the recently concluded Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 game and stated that the 2024 champions have ‘found a way to win again this year.’

Rahane pulls out of remaining Ranji Trophy matches: Reports

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane will not take part in Mumbai's remaining two Ranji Trophy matches. Mumbai will play against Hyderabad from January 22 to 25, before their final league-phase match against Delhi at the MCA-BKC ground from January 29 to February 1.

Kohli, Kuldeep visit Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, attend Bhasma Aarti

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:55 AM

Ujjain, Jan 17 (IANS) Former India captain and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and fielding coach T Dilip, visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday to seek blessings of Lord Shiva and also attended the Bhasma Aarti on Saturday.