Afridi, Nafay power Pakistan to four-wicket win over India in Hong Kong Sixes

IANS | October 30, 2026 3:56 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting to defeat arch-rivals India by four wickets in a high-scoring encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on Friday, chasing down a target of 89 in just 3.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 88/5 in six overs.

‘We come in again as underdogs,’ says MI's new batting coach Robin Uthappa

IANS | October 30, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians will go into the next IPL season as underdogs who must win back the trust of their fans, said the franchise’s newly appointed batting coach Robin Uthappa. On Friday, Uthappa was named the new batting coach of the franchise and will join the backroom staff headed by Kieron Pollard.

Delhi HC directs WFI to decide Vinesh Phogat's show-cause notices within two weeks

IANS | October 30, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to take a decision, within two weeks, on the show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, observing that the uncertainty surrounding the disciplinary proceedings could affect the three-time Olympian’s preparations and performance in upcoming competitions.