Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) Vice-captain Axar Patel, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy return as India won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday.
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) The uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup increased as the country's cricket board on Saturday cancelled the unveiling of team's kit for the mega event, a news report has claimed.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed strong excitement about watching Kerala's hero Sanju Samson play in front of the home crowd as the Indian cricket team gears up for the final match of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand to be played at Greenfield Stadium on Saturday.
Johannesburg, Jan 31 (IANS) Veteran left-handed batter David Miller has been cleared to play in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup after passing a fitness test, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday.
Chandigarh, Jan 31 (IANS) Saurashtra defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 56 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B league match at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, on Saturday. With this win, Saurashtra pocketed seven points and strengthened their position in the group standings.
Melbourne, Jan 31 (IANS) Elena Rybakina dismantled Aryna Sabalenka to capture the Australian Open women’s singles crown, avenging her loss to the Belarusian in the 2023 final, where she won the opening set before falling in three sets.
Melbourne, Jan 31 (IANS) China’s Xiaohui Li defeated Diede de Groot in straight sets to claim the women’s wheelchair final and win her maiden Grand Slam singles title on Saturday at Melbourne Park. Li easily defeated her well-decorated Dutch opponent, who had returned to Kia Arena after hip surgery last year, winning in just 50 minutes with scores of 6-1, 6-2.
Melbourne, Jan 31 (IANS) Japanese prodigy Tokito Oda made history by winning the Australian Open 2026 men’s wheelchair title against Martin De la Puente, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. This victory made him the youngest man to simultaneously hold all four Grand Slam titles across any professional tennis format.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated India’s Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar on becoming the first Indian female Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The second season of the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) offered a major platform for Indian players to compete alongside top international talent. The tournament featured competitive matches and showcased several young Indian players who significantly improved their game, making a strong impact through consistent, match-winning performances.
