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'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:13 PM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith reflected on his side’s 4-1 Ashes series triumph with pride and perspective, describing the fifth Test as a fitting end to the hard-fought campaign. He also stated that the team knows how crucial every Test is in terms of WTC, with the side continuing to dominate at the top of the rankings.

SLI can change how India connects with shooting: Asiad gold medallist Akhil Sheoran

IANS | January 8, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the league could mark a turning point in how shooting is experienced—both by athletes and fans.

'Only thing I wanted was to finish off with a win': Khawaja after farewell Test at SCG

IANS | January 8, 2026 11:33 AM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s five-wicket win in the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday meant the most for Usman Khawaja, who walked off the field for one last time in his career, having announced his retirement a couple of days before the game began.

5th Ashes Test breaks 79-year-old SCG attendance record

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:56 AM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England that concluded at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday scripted history as it attracted a record number of crowd to become the highest-attended SCG Test, breaking the record set in the 1946-47 Ashes.

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, likely to miss NZ T20Is

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) India batter Tilak Varma has undergone emergency surgery in Rajkot and is likely to miss the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand, sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Thursday.

Australia clinch Ashes 4-1 after winning SCG Test by 5 wickets

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:21 AM

Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia claimed a 4-1 Ashes series win after securing a five-wicket victory in the fifth Test at the SCG, as Usman Khawaja bowed out as a winner in his farewell Test.

Burnley held Man Utd 2-2, Villa play out goalless draw with Palace

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:02 AM

London, Jan 8 (IANS) Benjamin Sesko's second-half double was only enough for a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley in Darren Fletcher's first game as Manchester United's interim head coach.

Premier League: Man City held by Burnley, suffer third straight draw

IANS | January 8, 2026 9:43 AM

Manchester, Jan 8 (IANS) Manchester City were forced to settle for a share of the Premier League spoils for a third successive game as they drew 1-1 with Brighton at the Etihad.

Barcelona stroll into Spanish Super Cup final with easy win over Athletic Club

IANS | January 8, 2026 9:22 AM

Jeddah, Jan 8 (IANS) FC Barcelona cruised into the final of the Spanish Super Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win over Athletic Club in a game that was effectively over by halftime.

WTT Feeder Series: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali; Anusha beats Nitya in women's singles (Ld)

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:09 PM

Vadodara, Jan 7 (IANS) Sarthak Arya and Hardee Patel upset third seeds Snehit Suravajjula and Sayali Wani 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10 to advance to the second round of the mixed doubles qualifying, while Anusha Kutumbale upset the experienced Nithya Mani in Group 2 of women’s singles qualifying to stay in hunt for a knockout spot in the WTT Feeder Series 2026 at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

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'Well-earned victory; we know the importance of every Test,' says Smith after claiming the Ashes series 4-1

SLI can change how India connects with shooting: Asiad gold medallist Akhil Sheoran

'Only thing I wanted was to finish off with a win': Khawaja after farewell Test at SCG

5th Ashes Test breaks 79-year-old SCG attendance record

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, likely to miss NZ T20Is

Australia clinch Ashes 4-1 after winning SCG Test by 5 wickets

Burnley held Man Utd 2-2, Villa play out goalless draw with Palace

Premier League: Man City held by Burnley, suffer third straight draw

Barcelona stroll into Spanish Super Cup final with easy win over Athletic Club

WTT Feeder Series: Sarthak-Hardee upset third seeds Snehit-Sayali; Anusha beats Nitya in women's singles (Ld)

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