Diu, Jan 6 (IANS) A product of the Khelo India ecosystem, Maharashtra’s rising kabaddi star Dadaso Shivaji Pujari has come full circle at the ongoing Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026 in Diu, returning to the platform that launched his journey to the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) As the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off on January 9, the Gujarat Giants enter WPL 2026 with fresh confidence and a clear goal. Following a successful playoff run last year, the franchise owned by Adani Sportsline is now aiming for greater consistency and seeking to elevate their competitive edge.
Dubai, Jan 6 (IANS) Annabel Sutherland has emerged as the biggest gainer in the latest ICC Women’s Rankings update, reclaiming the No.1 position in the T20I bowling rankings following India’s 15-run victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20I.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) With the Hockey India League 2025-2026 set to return to Bhubaneswar, the birthplace of hockey, on January 17, tickets sale went live on Tuesday at 11:00 am IST. Hockey India has also announced that tickets will be free for fans eager to watch the matches live.
Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer marked a strong return from injury with a fluent 53-ball 82 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh at the Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground here in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Rajkot, Jan 6 (IANS) Hyderabad's Aman Rao Perala smashed a double century against Bengal in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy in just his third List A appearance, here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Travis Head (163) and Steven Smith (129 not out) guided Australia to take control of the fifth Ashes Test as the hosts reached 518/7 at stumps on Day 3, taking a 134-run lead over England here at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League will play a crucial role in India’s quest for a maiden T20 World Cup title, as the women’s team heads into 2026 after ending a long wait for the ODI World Cup crown.
Auckland, Jan 6 (IANS) New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips explained that his occasional switch to left-handed batting is part of a long-term strategy, not just a temporary experiment, and stated that he enjoys batting left handed while training.
Melbourne, Jan 6 (IANS) Australian Open tournament organisers announced a record AUD 111.5 million prize money pool Tuesday, the largest in the tournament’s history. The prize money pool saw a 16 per cent increase on last year prize money of 96.5 million Australian dollars.
