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United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek win as Poland on verge of quarterfinals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Sydney, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia’s Alex de Minaur registered a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz and sent the last United Cup quarterfinal to a deciding mixed doubles tie in Sydney on Friday. The World No. 6 saved all nine break points he faced across his first four service games – including four in the second game of the match – to keep Australia alive after world No. 2 Iga Swiatek rising star Maya Joint in straight sets.

WPL Speed Queen - an initiative aiming to increase India women's fast bowling pool

Niharika Raina | January 9, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) As all five franchises gear up to put their best foot forward in the quest of winning the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), scores of female fast bowlers in U19 and U23 categories have been busy giving trials in the Delhi-NCR region under the ‘WPL Speed Queen’ initiative.

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) A blockbuster start awaits the Women’s Premier League 2026 as defending champions Mumbai Indians clash with 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

WPL 2026: 'I manifested that MI would pick me back,' says Sanskriti Gupta

Niharika Raina | January 9, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) When auctioneer’s hammer fell in the WPL 2026 mega auction last year, it confirmed Mumbai Indians (MI) bid to successfully re-acquire their off-spin bowling all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta for the upcoming season starting this evening at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

How Mallakhamb is shaping identity and confidence for tribal youth in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:36 PM

Diu, Jan 9 (IANS) In the tribal heartlands of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, where sport has long been overshadowed by the struggle for daily survival, Mallakhamb is quietly scripting a story of transformation. Once practised in open fields and farmlands, the traditional Indian sports discipline has today become a vehicle of confidence, aspiration and social change for children from some of the most resource-constrained communities in the region.

BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled the passing of the former Ranji player from Mizoram, K. Lalremruata, who died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday.

Mumbai Marathon 2026 to feature record 69,100 participants

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) More than 69,000 runners have confirmed their participation in the Mumbai Marathon 2026, underlining the event’s status as Asia’s most impactful participative sporting movement.

'I will be cheering for you': Ellyse Perry sends heartfelt message to RCB ahead of WPL 2026

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia's premier all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bengaluru top-notch player Ellyse Perry made her presence felt ahead of the team's opening match in WPL 2026 against the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium. Perry, who has withdrawn from the tournament citing personal reasons, sent a heartfelt video message to the fans and the team on Friday morning.

Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketers could soon be forced to switch bat sponsors after leading Indian sports manufacturer SG decided not to continue its association, amid escalating cricketing and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

CA confirms participation of seven members of Ashes-winning Australia squad in BBL 15

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed that the ongoing BBL 15 will receive an influx of talent, with multiple members of Australia’s Ashes-winning Test squad returning to action starting Saturday.

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United Cup: De Minaur, Swiatek win as Poland on verge of quarterfinals

WPL Speed Queen - an initiative aiming to increase India women's fast bowling pool

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

WPL 2026: 'I manifested that MI would pick me back,' says Sanskriti Gupta

How Mallakhamb is shaping identity and confidence for tribal youth in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

Mumbai Marathon 2026 to feature record 69,100 participants

'I will be cheering for you': Ellyse Perry sends heartfelt message to RCB ahead of WPL 2026

Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

CA confirms participation of seven members of Ashes-winning Australia squad in BBL 15

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