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Pune Grand Tour 2026: Mudgway rules the Maratha Heritage Circuit, extends hold on Yellow Jersey

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:56 PM

Pune, Jan 21 (IANS) Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star, China, quelled a challenge from Alan Carter Bettles of Roojai Insurance Winspeed, Thailand, as he continued to hold on to the Yellow Jersey in the Pune Grand Tour 2026 at the end of the Second Stage -- the Maratha Heritage Circuit, stretching 105.3 kilometres across Pune district on Wednesday.

1st T20I: What we fetch for is excellence and victory for the country, says Chakaravarthy

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:26 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy said his focus remains on excellence and contributing to the team’s success, as it begins the final lap of preparation for the Men’s T20 World Cup via the series opener against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

National Shooting Trials: Tilottama sweeps women’s 3P as Manu, Aishwary also post wins

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Tilottama Sen continued her excellent form at the start of the season, winning back-to-back Women’s top spots in 50m Rifle 3 Positions in the National Selection Trials for Group A shooters here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range near New Delhi on Wednesday.

'The man with the toughest job after PM,' says Tharoor after meeting Gambhir

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:54 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Congress MP and noted author Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday shared warm words of appreciation for Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, after meeting the former India batter in Nagpur ahead of the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

ICC rejects BCB’s request, keeps Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup fixtures in India

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be played in India, as per the original schedule.

U19 World Cup: Ben Mayes registers highest-ever score by an English batter

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:13 PM

Harare, Jan 21 (IANS) Ben Mayes made history by setting the highest individual score by an England player at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, scoring 191 runs from only 117 balls against Scotland in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph will be cherished for a long time, says Vidarbha coach Ghani

Niharika Raina | January 21, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Reigning Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha added another major trophy to their cabinet when they clinched the Vijay Hazare Trophy title after beating Saurashtra by 38 runs on Sunday. Traditionally strong in red-ball cricket, Vidarbha added the 50-over crown to their domestic trophy collection, completing a missing piece in their cabinet.

1st T20I: I knew my time would come, says Sanju Samson on tough phase in career

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:12 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has reflected on his international career, missed opportunities, and return to the opening role in a video released by the BCCI on Wednesday. Samson, who was part of India’s squad for the historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph but did not get an opportunity to play, admitted that the phase was challenging, though he remained thankful for being included in the 15-member squad.

Golf: Road to Raipur begins at PGTI Qualifying School 2026, new Tour cardholders set to add strength

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:56 PM

Raipur/Ahmedabad, Jan 21 (IANS) With the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship 2026 just around the corner, a sense of excitement is building rapidly in the golfing community, and fans are fuelled by expectations around strong player participation, increased competition, and the prestige of Raipur hosting the first major tournament of the new PGTI season.

Aus Open: Bhambri-Garansson march into men's doubles second round

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:41 PM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Garansson progressed to the second round of the Australian Open 2026 men’s doubles event with a win over local wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt, the son of former World No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam winner Lleyton Hewitt, in Melbourne on Wednesday.

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Pune Grand Tour 2026: Mudgway rules the Maratha Heritage Circuit, extends hold on Yellow Jersey

1st T20I: What we fetch for is excellence and victory for the country, says Chakaravarthy

National Shooting Trials: Tilottama sweeps women’s 3P as Manu, Aishwary also post wins

'The man with the toughest job after PM,' says Tharoor after meeting Gambhir

ICC rejects BCB’s request, keeps Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup fixtures in India

U19 World Cup: Ben Mayes registers highest-ever score by an English batter

Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph will be cherished for a long time, says Vidarbha coach Ghani

1st T20I: I knew my time would come, says Sanju Samson on tough phase in career

Golf: Road to Raipur begins at PGTI Qualifying School 2026, new Tour cardholders set to add strength

Aus Open: Bhambri-Garansson march into men's doubles second round

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