1st ODI: India hope to extend winning streak against inexperienced New Zealand (preview)

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:26 PM

Vadodara, Jan 10 (IANS) All eyes will once again be on stalwarts and former captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma when India take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Kotambi International Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday. The venue is set to host its first-ever men’s ODI game, and the match will mark the return of men’s internationals at the venue.

KIBG 2026: Prasanna Bendre transitions to a new weight category in just 20 days, underlines his supremacy in Pencak Silat

IANS | January 10, 2026 1:13 PM

Diu, Jan 10 (IANS) Prasanna Bendre was compelled to switch weight categories and move up a class in Pencak Silat Tanding just 20 days before the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026, presenting a significant challenge at home. Despite this, he maintained his dominance in Pencak Silat, securing a gold medal at the second edition of the Beach Games.

WPL 2026: Exciting to see what Kamalini’s going to do in this competition, says MI head coach Keightley

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:39 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) With the Mumbai Indians’ squad witnessing a slight shuffle after the WPL 2026 mega auction, their curtain raiser against Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw G. Kamalini open the batting lineup for the two-time champions alongside Amelia Kerr, and head coach Lisa Keightley was all praises for the youngster and dubbed her a ‘fantastic player.’

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam; Mandaviya, Ajit Doval address youths

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue was inaugurated on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, marking a significant step towards empowering India’s youth to actively participate in nation-building.