Golf: Bhatia, Theegala way behind as Scheffler cards 63 at American Express

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:27 PM

La Quinta (US), Jan 23 (IANS) Indian-origin players Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala endured mixed starts amid exceptionally low scoring conditions on the opening day of The American Express, where World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler produced a flawless bogey-free 9-under 63 to finish just one shot off the lead.

Bangladesh, Pakistan playing or opting out won’t matter to ICC or BCCI: Danish Kaneria

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria strongly supports the ICC’s stance of not changing the schedule, amid the BCB decision to not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating if Bangladesh are opting out of the tournament, it won't make much difference, adding that "it’s not like they were going to finish in the top four."

WPL 2026: 'Asked girls to go out and fight hard,' says GG coach Klinger

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:22 PM

Vadodara, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said his message for the team during the drinks break in their WPL 2026 clash against UP Warriorz was to really go out and fight hard, something which spurred them to secure a 45-run win at the BCA Stadium and move to second place in the points table.