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Indian hockey's new year highlighted by World Cup ambitions and Asian Games title defense

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) After a year of notable accomplishments, the Indian Hockey team is set to begin 2026 with a busy schedule that includes several major international tournaments. They will compete in the FIH Men’s World Cup and aim to defend their Asian Games title in Japan, making the upcoming year primarily focused on key international matches.

Enzo Maresca on brink of leaving Chelsea: Report

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:15 PM

London, Jan 1 (IANS) Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club’s poor run in the Premier League 2025-26 has raised serious concerns over his position. The West London-based club has won only one of their last seven Premier League games and has slipped to fifth position in the points table.

Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for Sydney Test

IANS | January 1, 2026 3:10 PM

Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Australia have named an unchanged squad from the Boxing Day Test for the upcoming final Test of the Ashes series, though conditions at the SCG could still prompt changes to the final XI. The match is set to begin on January 4 here at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

WPL 2026: Ismail, Illingworth and Carey join Mumbai Indians pre-season camp

IANS | January 1, 2026 2:39 PM

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have bolstered their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) preparations with the arrival of former South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail and the Australian duo of Milly Illingworth and Nicola Carey at their training camp, said the franchise on Thursday.

Indian women's cricket team kicks off 2026 with blessings of Lord Mahakal

IANS | January 1, 2026 1:29 PM

Ujjain, Jan 1 (IANS) Beginning the new year on a spiritual note after their historic World Cup triumph, members of the Indian Women's cricket team sought the blessings of Lord Shiva at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga here on Thursday. The players also attended the early morning bhasm arti at the temple.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians players and staff celebrate New Year within camp

IANS | January 1, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Players and coaching staff of the Mumbai Indians’ Women’s Premier League (WPL) squad kicked off the new year in style with an in-house celebration. The franchise arranged a party for all the members who have already joined the camp and started training ahead of the fourth edition of the tournament.

Ranchi Royals, Tamil Nadu Dragons focus on sharp execution and strong circle defence

IANS | January 1, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season draws closer, the Ranchi Royals and Tamil Nadu Dragons are taking shape, each with a clear tactical identity. While the Royals are built around speed, versatility and attacking transitions, the Dragons have focused on a solid defensive unit backed by top-class goalkeeping and reliable penalty-corner options.

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