Hockey India congratulates defender Jarmanpreet Singh on completing 150 int'l caps

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Hockey India has congratulated defender Jarmanpreet Singh on the remarkable milestone of completing 150 international caps for India. Star defender achieved the feat when India faced Spain in their third match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26 in Australia on Tuesday.

1st ODI: Mooney, Healy guide Australia to easy 6-wicket win over India

IANS | February 24, 2026 4:04 PM

Brisbane, Feb 24 (IANS) Australia produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat India by six wickets in the opening ODI at Allan Border Field on Tuesday, chasing down a modest target of 215 with authority to take a 1-0 lead in the three-game ODI series and also level the overall multiformat series’ tally to 4-4.

Arundhati, Charani make big strides in Women’s T20I bowlers’ rankings

IANS | February 24, 2026 3:00 PM

Dubai, Feb 24 (IANS) Several key players from Australia and India, especially Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, and Georgia Voll, have gained significant ground in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings ahead of this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with standout performances in the recently concluded T20I series between the two sides lifting their standings.

T20 WC: 'Pakistan need to give Fakhar a chance in middle order,' opines Ashwin

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) As Pakistan gears up for their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against England at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin suggested the Salman-led side should bring in experienced batter Fakhar Zaman to the playing XI if they are serious about the tournament.

1st ODI: Aus bowl out India for 214 despite fifties from Mandhana, Kaur

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:02 PM

Brisbane, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s struggles with the bat were visible despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana when they took on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series, as the Women in Blue were bowled out for 214 runs in 48.3 overs as the hosts’ bowling unit dominated the play at the Allan Border Field on Tuesday.