Harare, Jan 2 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Veteran all-rounder Sikandar Raza will captain the side, continuing his leadership role as Zimbabwe look to make a strong impression on the global stage.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) With the future of the Indian Super League (ISL) still not clear, Indian footballers, along with international stars, have urged the sport's global governing body, FIFA, to step in and resolve the lingering state of the franchise-based tournament.
Colombo, Jan 2 (IANS) India could be playing a Pink Ball Day/Night Test when they visit Sri Lanka for a long-form series next time. Sri Lanka Cricket is laying the groundwork for a new chapter in the island’s cricketing history, with plans to stage Day-Night Test matches at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo, a report said on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A major controversy has erupted following criticism by renowned Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), signed Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman.
Noida, Jan 2 (IANS) In a contest that will be remembered as one of the most intense matches of the tournament, Yamuna Yoddhas defeated JD Noida Ninjas in the second tie-breaker of the season after the teams were locked 42–42 at the end of regulation time in the first match on Day 9 in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 at the Noida Stadium in Noida on Friday.
New Delhi/Bhopal, Jan 2 (IANS) Haryana’s Ameerah Arshad delivered a composed performance under pressure to clinch the gold medal in a dramatic 10m Air Rifle Women final at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Rifle) held at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy in Bhopal on Friday.
Kalyani, Jan 2 (IANS) Defending champions East Bengal FC rose to the pole position in the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 with a 5-0 win over Nita Football Academy at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani, West Bengal, on Friday.
Guwahati, Jan 2 (IANS) The Namibia's senior women's cricket team will play a four-match friendly series against Assam starting on January 8. The tour is part of a reciprocal arrangement between the Assam Cricket Association and Cricket Namibia.
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind head coach Brendon McCullum ahead of the final Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, insisting their partnership remains vital despite the series defeat.
Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Dragons will take on Hyderabad Toofans in the opening match as the men's Hockey India League (HIL) kicks off at the famous Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai on Saturday.
