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Mumbai Open WTA 125K: Doubles top seed Rutuja Bhosale ousted, China’s Fangran Tian causes an upset on Day 4

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:48 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Hosts India suffered a setback as two of its top doubles hopes crashed out even as Fangran Tian of China registered an upset, knocking out Hanne Vandewinkel, the fourth seed of the tournament, in an eventful Day four of the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which witnessed edge of the seat action in the singles and doubles clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: SLC writes to PCB on possible losses over cancellation of India-Pakistan clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Pakistan government's unilateral decision to not allow their team from playing against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 has thrown the finances of Sri Lanka Cricket in a lurch with the co-hosts now taking up the issue with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their expected losses, reports said on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Rodrigues, Wolvaardt, Henry propel Delhi Capitals to 203/4 in decider against RCB

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:56 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues struck a fluent 57 off 37 balls as Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 203/4 in their 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday.

BATC 2026: Indian women to face China, men take on Korea in the quarterfinals (Ld)

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Defending champion India will take on China in the women's quarterfinals, while the men will face South Korea in the last eight stage of the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 in Qingdao, China on Thursday.

From diplomacy to dugout: How Bangladesh's anti-India turn spilled onto cricket field (IANS analysis)

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:03 PM

Dhaka: India-Bangladesh relationship has witnessed historic low since the 2024 July Uprising, a downward trend that is still continuing. With an uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh, New Delhi woke up to a surprising wave of anti-India sentiments in its neighbourhood.

Gcuma, Haig appointed on-field umpires for U19 Men’s WC final between India and England

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:56 PM

Harare, Feb 5 (IANS) Lubabalo Gcuma and Shaun Haig have been appointed as on-field umpires for the final of the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to be played between India and England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Maybe it's a good thing that we got into the final the hard way, says Delhi Capitals' Kapp

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:05 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp said Delhi Capitals (DC) have endured a more inconsistent campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, but believed the tougher route to the final could work in their favour.

WPL 2026: I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy it, says Lauren Bell on title clash

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:45 PM

Vadodara, Feb 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is relishing her time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is eager to make an impact in the final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.

Tennis: India secures hosting rights for Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant achievement, India has again been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event, which will be held at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi from April 7 to 11.

Himachal bans mobile phones by students in all schools from March 1

IANS | February 5, 2026 7:20 PM

Shimla, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant move to enhance the academic environment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday announced a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools in the state from March 1

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Mumbai Open WTA 125K: Doubles top seed Rutuja Bhosale ousted, China’s Fangran Tian causes an upset on Day 4

T20 World Cup: SLC writes to PCB on possible losses over cancellation of India-Pakistan clash

WPL 2026: Rodrigues, Wolvaardt, Henry propel Delhi Capitals to 203/4 in decider against RCB

BATC 2026: Indian women to face China, men take on Korea in the quarterfinals (Ld)

From diplomacy to dugout: How Bangladesh's anti-India turn spilled onto cricket field (IANS analysis)

Gcuma, Haig appointed on-field umpires for U19 Men’s WC final between India and England

WPL 2026: Maybe it's a good thing that we got into the final the hard way, says Delhi Capitals' Kapp

WPL 2026: I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy it, says Lauren Bell on title clash

Tennis: India secures hosting rights for Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I

Himachal bans mobile phones by students in all schools from March 1

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