WPL 2026: 'It's great to be back to winning ways,' says De Klerk after RCB beat UP

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:45 PM

Vadodara, Jan 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's premier all-rounder Nadine De Klerk said that the magnificent eight-wicket win against UP Warriorz, which came after two losses, will boost the team's morale ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 (WPL) final, which will be played on February 5 at the BCA stadium.

Chotrani, Anahat in Washington squash quarters; Senthilkumar bows out

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:33 PM

Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Veer Chotrani stunned the French world No. 19 Baptiste Masotti in a five-game thriller in the round of 16 at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, while compatriot Velavan Senthilkumar went down to Mexican world No. 11 and second seed Leonel Cardenas in five games.

NZ add Sears in T20 WC squad as travelling reserve

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:56 AM

Wellington, Jan 30 (IANS) Pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the New Zealand squad as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, NZC said on Friday.