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Drama, debuts and defending dreams: Cricket’s grandest T20 World Cup is set for theatre

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:28 PM

Colombo, Feb 6 (IANS) World Cups are meant to begin with fireworks. This one has started with a storm. The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup rolls into action on Saturday, carrying as much off-field intrigue as on-field promise. Bangladesh’s withdrawal and Pakistan’s refusal to face India in their scheduled February 15 clash have already forced conversations beyond cricket, casting an unusual shadow over the build-up.

U19 WC: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s generational 175 powers India to title in blockbuster final

IANS | February 6, 2026 9:06 PM

Harare, Feb 6 (IANS) A summit clash for the ages was headlined by a generational knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and backed by a disciplined bowling effort as India U-19 outplayed England by a massive 100-run margin to clinch the title at the Harare Sports Club.

BATC 2026: India's campaign ends at QFs as women lose to China and men go down against Korea

IANS | February 6, 2026 8:26 PM

Qingado, Feb 6 (IANS) India's challenge in the Badminton Asia Team Championships being played at Qingdao, China, came to an end after the men went down 1-3 against Korea while the women lost 0-3 against favourites China in the quarterfinals on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Clash of Green Card and Aadhar Card holders is a good opportunity for players, says SKY

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) With as many as eight players in the USA squad tracing their roots to India, Saturday's clash between the two countries in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium is being jokingly referred to as a match between those holding a Green Card against those with an Aadhar Card.

Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:40 PM

Patiala, Feb 6 (IANS) International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” here at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on Friday unequivocally emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of being among the top-5 sporting nations in the world by 2047.

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) When Saurabh Netravalkar first learnt the India-USA fixture in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it hit him hard. As a teenager in eighth grade, he made his first trip to the iconic venue.

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:58 PM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) A day after their victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru released a motivational video message from Virat Kohli that played a key role in lifting the spirits of the team ahead of their Women’s Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals, a contest where they chased down a historic 204-run total to clinch their second title of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) On the eve of his first T20 World Cup as a captain, Suryakumar Yadav was relaxed and in a cheerful mood as he faced the media at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, answering questions with confidence, cracking jokes, and expressing himself freely.

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:35 PM

Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) England capped off a dominant campaign with a commanding nine-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final T20I of the Mixed Disability Series in Jaipur, on Friday, sealing the series 4–1.

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: 'Indian players have the potential to beat anyone,' says third seed Jeanjean

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Third seed Leolia Jeanjean believes Indian women players have the quality and potential to challenge top opponents, as she progressed to the quarterfinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts on Friday.

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Drama, debuts and defending dreams: Cricket’s grandest T20 World Cup is set for theatre

U19 WC: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s generational 175 powers India to title in blockbuster final

BATC 2026: India's campaign ends at QFs as women lose to China and men go down against Korea

T20 World Cup: Clash of Green Card and Aadhar Card holders is a good opportunity for players, says SKY

Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: 'Indian players have the potential to beat anyone,' says third seed Jeanjean

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