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'Challenge to throw a punch at India and say this is our turf,' says Healy ahead of 1st ODI after T20I series loss

IANS | February 23, 2026 4:05 PM

Brisbane, Feb 23 (IANS) Australia's premier wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy said the Indian side played really good cricket to win the recently concluded T20I series 2-1 but added that the hosts will be all geared up to 'throw a punch' at the Women in Blue in the upcoming three-match ODI series starting Tuesday.

'Seniors constantly pushing juniors to give absolute best,' India forward Sakshi Rana shares learnings from national camp

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:35 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team continues its rigorous training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana is utilising this opportunity to sharpen her game and learn from her experienced teammates.

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed out key selection and batting decisions that contributed to India’s crushing 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock gave his analysis of India's Super 8 stage loss to the Proteas and stated that the co-host didn't adapt well to the conditions in Ahmedabad and failed to realise the "new ball challenge with the seam moving around."

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record and last five matches performance

IANS | February 23, 2026 1:50 PM

Colombo, Feb 23 (IANS) England and Pakistan are set for a spin-dominated showdown in their respective second Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as the pitch is expected to assist slow bowlers.

Don’t expect the WC to be delivered mid-competition: Assistant coach ten Doeschate after India's Super 8 loss

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:44 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) After India's 76-run thrashing by South Africa in their Super 8s stage opener, the India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed his disappointment with the team's performance but stressed that when a team sets out to win a World Cup, don't expect players "to come deliver the trophy halfway through the competition."

Ferrari, Mercedes ‘a step ahead,’ says McLaren boss Andrea Stella after pre-season testing

IANS | February 23, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has suggested that Ferrari and Mercedes currently hold a slight edge heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season, following the conclusion of last week’s final pre-season test.

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After India slumped to a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former India great Sunil Gavaskar highlighted a clear difference in strategy between the two teams, noting that the Proteas demonstrated adaptability that India could not showcase.

Sebastian Korda claims third ATP Tour title with Delray Beach Open crown

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:44 AM

Florida, Feb 23 (IANS) Sebastian Korda captured the third ATP Tour title of his career, producing a composed performance to defeat fellow American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Delray Beach Open.

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'Challenge to throw a punch at India and say this is our turf,' says Healy ahead of 1st ODI after T20I series loss

'Seniors constantly pushing juniors to give absolute best,' India forward Sakshi Rana shares learnings from national camp

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

T20 WC: England vs Pakistan head-to-head record and last five matches performance

Don’t expect the WC to be delivered mid-competition: Assistant coach ten Doeschate after India's Super 8 loss

Ferrari, Mercedes ‘a step ahead,’ says McLaren boss Andrea Stella after pre-season testing

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

Sebastian Korda claims third ATP Tour title with Delray Beach Open crown

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