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T20 WC: Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:29 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Madushanka was named as a replacement when Pathirana was ruled out after sustaining a muscle strain in his left leg during the team’s previous match against Australia on Monday (February 16).

Players Championship: Shaurya Bhattacharya shoots record-low 62, extends lead to four shots in Round Two

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:22 PM

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya, the overnight leader, fired a tournament low score of eight-under 62 in the second round to extend his lead to four shots at the INR 1.5 crore DP World Players Championship 2026 being played at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata on Wednesday.

T20 WC: UAE bowling coach feels defeat to South Africa was a good learning experience

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach Yasir Arafat said his six-wicket defeat to South Africa will serve as a valuable education and good learning experience for a side unaccustomed to facing elite pace attacks and under overcast skies. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, the UAE never had momentum after a brisk power-play and made 122/6 on a tacky pitch, which South Africa chased down in 13.2 overs.

ITF boss reaffirms commitment to strengthening tennis in India; says hosting team events is key to developing the sport

IANS | February 18, 2026 5:45 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) During his recent visit to Bengaluru for the ongoing ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour & Data Rights, expressed optimism about the future of tennis in India and its potential to emerge as a tennis powerhouse.

T20 WC: Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100 guides Pakistan to 199/3 against Namibia

IANS | February 18, 2026 5:00 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) In a must-win game for his side, Sahibzada Farhan produced a sensational century under pressure as Pakistan piled up a formidable 199/3 in their allotted 20 overs against Namibia in a Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday.

AFI names 12-member Indian team for Asian Cross-Country Championships

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Army’s Harmanjot Singh will be among the 12-member Indian team that will compete in the 18th Asian Cross-Country Championships scheduled for February 21 in Fukuoka, Japan.

Litchfield says batters must take ‘more ownership’ and are ‘keen to rectify things’ ahead of 2nd T20I vs India

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:43 PM

Canberra, Feb 18 (IANS) Phoebe Litchfield has called on Australia’s batting team to adopt more accountability and purpose ahead of a vital T20I against India in Canberra. As the series hangs in the balance, Litchfield highlighted the need for batters to take ownership instead of depending on lower-order players.

Wesley So returns for his sixth Norway Chess appearance

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:34 PM

Stavanger, Feb 18 (IANS) Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sport’s most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the world’s finest players in a highly competitive format.

Rs 1,278cr earmarked to transform Ahmedabad into Olympic-ready city

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:31 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Ahmedabad is set to be transformed into an “Olympic Ready City” after the Gujarat government earmarked Rs 1,278 crore in the 2026–27 State Budget, following the state’s successful bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

High Commission of India in Canberra hosts Team India ahead of 2nd T20I vs Australia

IANS | February 18, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Canberra extended a warm welcome to the Indian women’s team ahead of their second T20I of the three-match series against Australia, hosting the players and support staff at a special reception in Canberra.

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T20 WC: Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad

Players Championship: Shaurya Bhattacharya shoots record-low 62, extends lead to four shots in Round Two

T20 WC: UAE bowling coach feels defeat to South Africa was a good learning experience

ITF boss reaffirms commitment to strengthening tennis in India; says hosting team events is key to developing the sport

T20 WC: Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100 guides Pakistan to 199/3 against Namibia

AFI names 12-member Indian team for Asian Cross-Country Championships

Litchfield says batters must take ‘more ownership’ and are ‘keen to rectify things’ ahead of 2nd T20I vs India

Wesley So returns for his sixth Norway Chess appearance

Rs 1,278cr earmarked to transform Ahmedabad into Olympic-ready city

High Commission of India in Canberra hosts Team India ahead of 2nd T20I vs Australia

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