Medvedev enters Brisbane QF; Lehecka retires with ankle injury, Pegula prevails

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:40 PM

Brisbane, Jan 7 (IANS) Top seed Daniil Medvedev swept past former world No. 10 Frances Tiafoe on Wednesday, reaching the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International. On the heels of a convincing first-round win over Marton Fucsovics, the 29-year-old Russian delivered a clinical hour of tennis and secured a 6-3, 6-2 victory.

Amelia Kerr key for Mumbai Indians' success in WPL 2026: Saba Karim

IANS | January 7, 2026 1:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai Indians will begin their Women’s Premier League 2026 campaign with a settled and championship-ready core, with experts identifying the re-signing of Amelia Kerr as a key factor in the franchise’s title defence. The team brought the New Zealand player for 3 crore in the WPL Mega Auction held last year.

BCB receive response from ICC for T20 WC participation in India

IANS | January 7, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will provide support to ensure Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting February 7, proceeds without interruption.

Anahat finishes runner-up at British Junior Open

IANS | January 7, 2026 12:18 PM

Birmingham, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian top seed Anahat Singh lost in four close games in the women’s Under-19 final at the prestigious British Junior Open squash, held at the University of Birmingham on Tuesday.