Dew is a factor that India can take comfort from at T20 WC: Kumble

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India’s spin trio of Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and vice-captain Axar Patel have been a class apart in the build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and former India captain Anil Kumble believes the much-discussed dew factor is unlikely to significantly trouble them during the tournament.

'Feels wonderful that my daughter has been named for Padma Shri': Harmanpreet’s father Harminder Singh

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:27 PM

Moga, Jan 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list and her father, Harminder Singh Bhullar, said that the people of the country should motivate their children to pursue sports, which might lead them to bring glory to their family and country.

Sri Lanka to play six-match white-ball series in West Indies from Feb 20

IANS | January 27, 2026 12:10 PM

Colombo, Jan 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s women’s team is set to travel to the West Indies for a six-match white-ball tour spanning late February to early March. The itinerary features three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals, scheduled between February 20 and March 3.

Aussie pacer Kane Richardson retires from professional cricket

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has called time on his professional cricket career, drawing the curtain on a 17-year journey that spanned international success, domestic titles and franchise leagues around the world.