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.
Vadodara, Jan 19 (IANS) A commanding maiden fifty in the WPL from Gautami Naik (73) and Richa Ghosh's late burst of 27 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reach 178/6 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in Match 12 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Monday.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) English County Cricket Club, Kent, have signed South Africa’s spin-bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy for the majority of the 2026 county season, the club announced on Monday.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, hosts Odisha, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh made it to the quarterfinal stage of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 as teams wrapped up the league stage and confirmed their places in the last-eight stage.
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.
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.
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 19 (IANS) More than 1000 men and women, including athletes, coaches, and technical officials, will take part in the Ladakh leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 starting in Leh on Tuesday, with the opening ceremony taking place in the afternoon.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to play the upcoming Ranji Trophy clash for Saurashtra against Punjab at his home ground, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, on January 22.
