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‘HIL helped me grow as a striker, handle pressure moments better’: Lalremsiami on how league toughened her for future battles

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Bengal Tigers forward Lalremsiami shared her thoughts on the team’s second-place finish in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, describing the season as a meaningful learning opportunity for both herself and the team, and expressed confidence that they will improve and reach a higher position next year.

Nitish Reddy attends Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:33 PM

Ujjain, Jan 19 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and attended the divine 4:00 am bhasma aarti on Monday, after concluding his assignment with the Indian team, who lost the three-game ODI series to New Zealand on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Kohli is tied to the job of scoring runs, not to an image: Gavaskar

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:14 PM

Indore, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli’s greatest strength lies in his ability to remain unshackled by expectations and play purely according to the situation after the talismanic batter scored a century in the third ODI against New Zealand.

Aus Open: Auger-Aliassime retires mid-way, De Minaur wins; Pegula prevails

IANS | January 19, 2026 11:46 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire with cramp during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Monday, handing Portugal’s Nuno Borges a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 lead and a victory.

‘Batters failed to convert starts, fielding was not up to the mark,’ admits Gill after ODI series loss to NZ

IANS | January 19, 2026 11:25 AM

Indore, Jan 19 (IANS) After India suffered a home ODI series defeat 1-2 against New Zealand, captain Shubman Gill conceded that the team fell short in all departments, admitting that the batters failed to convert their starts and that fielding standards throughout the series were "not up to the mark."

Aus Open: Medvedev races into second round after beating Jesper de Jong

IANS | January 19, 2026 11:23 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev showcased strong form on Monday at the Australian Open, comfortably defeating Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6(2) to advance to the second round.

Aus Open: Gauff brushes past Uzbekistan's Rakhimova to reach second round

IANS | January 19, 2026 10:38 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Coco Gauff, the No. 3 seed, opened her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a straight-sets 6-2, 6-3 win over Kamilla Rakhimova at Rod Laver Arena on Monday.

Real Sociedad beat Barca as La Liga title race tightens

IANS | January 19, 2026 10:09 AM

Madrid, Jan 19 (IANS) Real Sociedad beat FC Barcelona 2-1 at home to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point after Real Madrid won a day earlier.

Villa misses chance to move second in Premier League; Wolves hold Newcastle

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:48 AM

London, Jan 19 (IANS) Aston Villa missed the chance to move second in the Premier League after a 1-0 home defeat to Everton.

Beardman, Edwards named in Australia's squad for Pakistan T20ls

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:38 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia have announced a squad for the T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 31 in Lahore, with Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards included in the 17-player touring group following their performance in the Big Bash League.