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England team with brain isn’t good enough to compete with Australia or India: Kevin Pietersen

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has bashed the English side, saying that a team ‘with brain isn’t good enough to compete’ against either Australia or India. His comments have come after England’s dismal performance in their 1-4 Ashes drubbing on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground as they lost the fifth and final Test of the series by five wickets.

From hardship to gold: Manipur’s Sudhir Meetei road to KIBG 2026 Pencak Silat glory

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:27 PM

Diu, Jan 8 (IANS) Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei from Manipur has faced an unpredictable and challenging journey in Pencak Silat. Financial struggles forced him to prioritise earning a living, and a sudden injury during training nearly shattered his athletic aspirations.

Sports Governance Conclave organised to align federations with Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:26 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A Sports Governance Conclave is being organised here at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex to align India’s sporting ecosystem with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat, where sports are increasingly recognised as a strategic driver of youth development, social cohesion and global standing. The conclave comes at a time when India’s sports policy framework is undergoing a significant shift towards long-term planning, professional governance and athlete-centric reform.

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two-time Asian Indoor champion in men's shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will lead the 17-member Indian team at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China.

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:12 PM

Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt have been named among the 21 match officials announced for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to be staged across Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15.

Sabalenka, Rybakina reach Brisbane International QFs

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:26 PM

Brisbane, Jan 8 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the Brisbane International, storming into the quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on Thursday.

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that he is open to adjusting his approach somewhat but emphasised that he is ‘not for being told what to do’ after the team’s loss in the Sydney Test on Thursday.

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:11 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s talismanic fast bowler Mitchell Starc reached another milestone in his illustrious red-ball career on Thursday as he etched his name alongside the greats during the fifth day of the final Ashes game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, equalling Rangana Herath’s record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:22 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) An umpiring error has come to light following Harry Brook’s dismissal in England’s second innings, which reportedly stemmed from an illegal delivery by Australian all-rounder Beau Webster that went unnoticed.

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:04 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has stated that a 'thorough review' has already been underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat.

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England team with brain isn’t good enough to compete with Australia or India: Kevin Pietersen

From hardship to gold: Manipur’s Sudhir Meetei road to KIBG 2026 Pencak Silat glory

Sports Governance Conclave organised to align federations with Viksit Bharat vision

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

Sabalenka, Rybakina reach Brisbane International QFs

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

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