Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Eight teams that have qualified for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup have approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking help in acquiring visas to play matches in India for players in their squad holding Pakistani passports, a news report has claimed.
Dubai, Jan 6 (IANS) Cricket Nepal on Tuesday announced a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as they look to make a strong impression on the global stage. Rohit Paudel will continue to lead the side in the upcoming edition.
Diu, Jan 6 (IANS) Home favourite Princess Alexander Thomas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu clinched the first gold medal of the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026 with a confident performance in the women’s Tunngal category in Pencak Silat, while Raja Das of West Bengal emerged victorious in men’s Tunngal at the Ghoghla Beach here on Tuesday.
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi quashed hopes of him being doubtful for the Twenty20 World Cup, saying his rehab is well on course and will be completed by next week, a news report has claimed.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The much-awaited new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to commence on February 14, Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers once again held their nerve to edge past SG Pipers 0-0 (7-6 SO) in a gripping Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 encounter, prevailing in a sudden-death shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time and securing a place in the final of the league.
Kalyani (West Bengal), Jan 6 (IANS) East Bengal FC made it five wins in as many matches, as they brushed past Kickstart FC 5-0 at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Ahead of captaining Delhi Capitals (DC) for the first time in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Jemimah Rodrigues said she will rely on combining her usual meticulous preparation with on-field instinct as she takes charge of leading the franchise for the first time in the upcoming season starting on January 9.
Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer smashed 82 off just 53 balls as Shivam Dubey claimed three wickets to help Mumbai beat Himachal Pradesh by seven runs in a shortened 33-over match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Legendary former track and field athlete P.T. Usha and members of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) mourned the death of Suresh Kalmadi, India’s seasoned sports administrator and former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who passed away in Pune on Tuesday. Kalmadi, who was 81, is survived by his wife, Meera Kalmadi, and his daughters and son.
