England team with brain isn’t good enough to compete with Australia or India: Kevin Pietersen

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has bashed the English side, saying that a team ‘with brain isn’t good enough to compete’ against either Australia or India. His comments have come after England’s dismal performance in their 1-4 Ashes drubbing on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground as they lost the fifth and final Test of the series by five wickets.

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two-time Asian Indoor champion in men's shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will lead the 17-member Indian team at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China.

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:12 PM

Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt have been named among the 21 match officials announced for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to be staged across Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15.

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that he is open to adjusting his approach somewhat but emphasised that he is ‘not for being told what to do’ after the team’s loss in the Sydney Test on Thursday.

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:11 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s talismanic fast bowler Mitchell Starc reached another milestone in his illustrious red-ball career on Thursday as he etched his name alongside the greats during the fifth day of the final Ashes game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, equalling Rangana Herath’s record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:22 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) An umpiring error has come to light following Harry Brook’s dismissal in England’s second innings, which reportedly stemmed from an illegal delivery by Australian all-rounder Beau Webster that went unnoticed.

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:04 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has stated that a 'thorough review' has already been underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat.

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital amid bout of meningitis, says Gilchrist

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital after coming out of an induced coma on Thursday and is recovering after being diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.

'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith reflected on his side’s 4-1 Ashes series triumph with pride and perspective, describing the fifth Test as a fitting end to the hard-fought campaign. He also stated that the team knows how crucial every Test is in terms of WTC, with the side continuing to dominate at the top of the rankings.

SLI can change how India connects with shooting: Asiad gold medallist Akhil Sheoran

IANS | January 8, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced—both by athletes and fans.

Cricket

England team with brain isn’t good enough to compete with Australia or India: Kevin Pietersen

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital amid bout of meningitis, says Gilchrist

'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

SLI can change how India connects with shooting: Asiad gold medallist Akhil Sheoran

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