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Aditya–Virender win Highlands Rally; Dean–Gagan clinch maiden INRC title

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:28 PM

Indore (MP), Feb 1 (IANS) Karnataka’s Dean Mascarenhas and experienced co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah sealed their maiden Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) title with a round to spare, even as their TSI Racing teammates from Himachal Pradesh, Aditya Thakur and Virender Kashyap, clinched overall honours at the Rally of the Highlands, the fifth and penultimate round of the 2025 season, held at the National Automotive Testing Tracks (NATRAX), Pithampur, on Sunday.

India definitely have the team capable of winning Men’s T20 World Cup, says Rayudu

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu said the Suryakumar Yadav-led side are definitely capable of winning the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup and retain the title they won in 2024.

Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal withdraw from Asian Legends League, citing concerns over governance

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Former India cricketers Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal have announced their withdrawal from the Asian Legends League, citing serious concerns over the league’s governance, credibility, and professionalism, while stressing that their personal values and respect for the game remain paramount.

Aus Open: Alcaraz ends Djokovic’s perfect finals record to win first Australian Open title in Melbourne

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:09 PM

Melbourne, Feb 1 (IANS) Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz made tennis history on Sunday, winning his maiden Australian Open men's singles title and in the process, becoming the youngest professional tennis player to achieve a career Grand Slam.

T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour reaches Rinku Singh’s former school in Aligarh

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:05 PM

Aligarh, Feb 1 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour made an exciting stop at Delhi Public School, Aligarh, the former school of India batter Rinku Singh. The event, which drew an enthusiastic response from students and faculty, was attended by Rinku Singh’s parents, his close friend Waseem, the school principal, MD of Pavna Jain, representatives from DPS sister schools, and college cricket team students.

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech knocks out Ankita Raina

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:28 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Ankita Raina crashed out in the Qualifiers of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday. Peangtarn Plipuech, Matsuda Misaki, Zuzzana Pawlikowska, and Kristiana Sidorova registered notable wins to book their place in the main draw.

'Watching her journey has been special': Sindhu lauds Devika Sihag after Thailand Masters win

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu heaped praise on young shuttler Devika Sihag after the latter clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters on Sunday, calling the victory a result of discipline, hard work, and strong belief.

National Shooting Trials: Punjab clean sweep junior men’s Skeet T2 trials

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Punjab shooters made a clean sweep of the podium in the final of the Junior Men’s Skeet T2 with Harviraj Singh, Harazeez Singh Atwal and Gurfateh Singh Sandhu taking the top three spots respectively in the Shotgun National Selection Trials 1&2 which is being held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges in the National Capital Region on Sunday.

Shubham Ranjane's T20 WC homecoming: From playing in Mumbai to representing USA

Niharika Raina | February 1, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Shubham Ranjane will walk into familiar territory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, but in unfamiliar colours. Ranjane, 31 once played domestic cricket for Mumbai, and is in line to make his T20I debut - not for India, but for the United States of America – on day one of the Men’s T20 World Cup.

Teenage sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran returns to the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) The 16-year-old sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi returns to the main draw as a wild card at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai from February 2-8.

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Aditya–Virender win Highlands Rally; Dean–Gagan clinch maiden INRC title

India definitely have the team capable of winning Men’s T20 World Cup, says Rayudu

Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal withdraw from Asian Legends League, citing concerns over governance

Aus Open: Alcaraz ends Djokovic’s perfect finals record to win first Australian Open title in Melbourne

T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour reaches Rinku Singh’s former school in Aligarh

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech knocks out Ankita Raina

'Watching her journey has been special': Sindhu lauds Devika Sihag after Thailand Masters win

National Shooting Trials: Punjab clean sweep junior men’s Skeet T2 trials

Shubham Ranjane's T20 WC homecoming: From playing in Mumbai to representing USA

Teenage sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran returns to the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

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