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Sports Governance Conclave organised to align federations with Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | January 8, 2026 4:26 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A Sports Governance Conclave is being organised here at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex to align India’s sporting ecosystem with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat, where sports are increasingly recognised as a strategic driver of youth development, social cohesion and global standing. The conclave comes at a time when India’s sports policy framework is undergoing a significant shift towards long-term planning, professional governance and athlete-centric reform.

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Two-time Asian Indoor champion in men's shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, will lead the 17-member Indian team at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China.

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:12 PM

Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt have been named among the 21 match officials announced for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to be staged across Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15.

Sabalenka, Rybakina reach Brisbane International QFs

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:26 PM

Brisbane, Jan 8 (IANS) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive run at the Brisbane International, storming into the quarter-finals with a dominant straight-sets victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on Thursday.

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum indicated that he is open to adjusting his approach somewhat but emphasised that he is ‘not for being told what to do’ after the team’s loss in the Sydney Test on Thursday.

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:11 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s talismanic fast bowler Mitchell Starc reached another milestone in his illustrious red-ball career on Thursday as he etched his name alongside the greats during the fifth day of the final Ashes game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, equalling Rangana Herath’s record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm bowler in Test cricket history.

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:22 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) An umpiring error has come to light following Harry Brook’s dismissal in England’s second innings, which reportedly stemmed from an illegal delivery by Australian all-rounder Beau Webster that went unnoticed.

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:04 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Gould, has stated that a 'thorough review' has already been underway following England's 4-1 Ashes defeat.

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital amid bout of meningitis, says Gilchrist

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital after coming out of an induced coma on Thursday and is recovering after being diagnosed with meningitis just over a week ago.

'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith reflected on his side’s 4-1 Ashes series triumph with pride and perspective, describing the fifth Test as a fitting end to the hard-fought campaign. He also stated that the team knows how crucial every Test is in terms of WTC, with the side continuing to dominate at the top of the rankings.

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Sports Governance Conclave organised to align federations with Viksit Bharat vision

Shot-putter Tajinderpal Toor to lead 17-member Indian team at Asian Indoor Athletics C’ships

India's Virender Sharma, Prakash Bhatt named in match official panel for U19 Men's World Cup

Sabalenka, Rybakina reach Brisbane International QFs

'I'm all for progress and evolution,' says McCullum after England’s 4-1 Ashes drubbing

Starc equals Herath's record for most wickets in Tests by left-arm pacers

Umpire's 'no-ball blunder' comes to light after Australia wrap up Ashes series 4-1

Thorough review of the campaign is already underway: ECB CEO after 4-1 Ashes defeat

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital amid bout of meningitis, says Gilchrist

'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

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