Men's HIL: Ranchi Royals secure a thrilling shootout victory over HIL GC

IANS | January 19, 2026 10:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) After a thrilling 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in a shootout in what was a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Non-playing role at London Spirit role does not signal end of playing career, says Heather Knight

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Veteran England batter Heather Knight said her appointment as women’s General Manager at London Spirit should not be seen as a signal that she is preparing to end her playing career. Heather has missed two of the last four editions of The Hundred due to injury, including last year’s campaign when a hamstring tear forced her into a mentoring role during the team’s run to the title clash.

Pune Grand Tour 2026: Fergus Browning blazes the trail; Harshveer leads Indian challenge in high-speed Prologue

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:52 PM

Pune, Jan 19 (IANS) Asian Championship medallist Harshveer Singh impressed everyone as India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for men cyclists burst into life as the Pune Grand Tour 2026 rolled out from the city's most happening spot on Monday. The Prologue stage officially launched the five-day spectacle, thereby setting the competitive tone for what promises to be a landmark week in Indian cycling.

WPL 2026: Happy Kumari debuts as Gujarat Giants elect to bowl against RCB

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:32 PM

Vadodara, Jan 19 (IANS) Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 12th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium. Gujarat Giants have made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Anushka Sharma and handing a debut to Happy Kumari. The duo replaces Shivani Singh and senior spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

Shooting: Manini and Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day of Group A National Selection Trials

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Rajasthan’s Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medallist in 50m rifle 3P, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finished on top of the women’s and men’s fields respectively in Selection Trial 1 on the first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, which saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events on Monday.