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Ivashka stuns top seed Gomez; Shimizu, Gray, and Ajdukovic advance in Maha Open ATP Challenger

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:19 PM

Pune, Feb 23 (IANS) Former top-50-ranked player Ilya Ivashka pulled off the upset of the day, knocking out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a thrilling three-set battle in the opening round of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul in Pune on Monday.

Shubhankar finishes 48th and Veer is 53rd in Kenya

IANS | February 23, 2026 7:13 PM

Nairobi, Feb 23 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma carded a fine 3-under 67 to finish Tied-48th at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open.

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

IANS | February 23, 2026 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in a Super 8 Group 1 clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Ranji Trophy: From scenic Kathar to playing final in Hubbali - the making of Sunil Kumar

Niharika Raina | February 23, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) On February 17 in Kalyani, many felt Bengal were assured of entering the Ranji Trophy final after bagging a slender lead over Jammu & Kashmir. A big second innings score and that would have been enough for Bengal to get into the title clash against Karnataka.

KIWG 2026: Meet Sahil, Syed and Faizan, the new Indian kids on skis

IANS | February 23, 2026 6:00 PM

Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 23 (IANS) The three athletes in focus, Sahil Thakur, Syed Zain, and Faizan Ahmad Lone, have a single mentor and a single dream. What binds them together is not geography.

Jindal Polo Estate Cup to kick off in Noida from Feb 24

IANS | February 23, 2026 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Jindal Polo Spring Season gains momentum with the highly awaited Jindal Polo Estate Cup (4 Goals), set for February 24 to March 1, 2026, at the scenic Jindal Polo Estate in Noida. This event will feature emerging Indian polo talent alongside seasoned players, offering a week of exciting, competitive matches.

72nd Sr. Nationals Men’s Kabaddi C’ships to be held in Vadodara from Feb 24

IANS | February 23, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 is scheduled to be held at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara, from February 24 to 27. It will feature 31 teams from across India, with approximately 400 players competing fiercely for the championship title.

Healy set for career’s final ODI series, Mooney to keep wickets

IANS | February 23, 2026 5:16 PM

Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia have turned their attention to the 50-over format as they seek a response in the multi-format contest against India, with retiring captain Alyssa Healy set to headline several changes for Tuesday’s first ODI in Brisbane.

Ranji Trophy: ‘Very calm’ Auqib Nabi eyes championship glory for Jammu and Kashmir

Niharika Raina | February 23, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room buzzing with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. That equanimity is precisely what makes Nabi, hailing from Sheeri, a small village in Baramulla, so dangerous.

Australia to return to South Africa for first Test tour since sandpaper-gate

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia will tour South Africa for a landmark three-Test series in 2026-27, marking their first red-ball visit to the country since the infamous 2018 ball-tampering episode in Cape Town.

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Ivashka stuns top seed Gomez; Shimizu, Gray, and Ajdukovic advance in Maha Open ATP Challenger

Shubhankar finishes 48th and Veer is 53rd in Kenya

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

Ranji Trophy: From scenic Kathar to playing final in Hubbali - the making of Sunil Kumar

KIWG 2026: Meet Sahil, Syed and Faizan, the new Indian kids on skis

Jindal Polo Estate Cup to kick off in Noida from Feb 24

72nd Sr. Nationals Men’s Kabaddi C’ships to be held in Vadodara from Feb 24

Healy set for career’s final ODI series, Mooney to keep wickets

Ranji Trophy: ‘Very calm’ Auqib Nabi eyes championship glory for Jammu and Kashmir

Australia to return to South Africa for first Test tour since sandpaper-gate

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