FIH Pro League: Belgium men power past Argentina as Kookaburras remain unbeaten in Hobart

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:03 PM

Rourkela (Odisha), Feb 13 (IANS) A strong second-half performance saw Belgium men safely sail past Argentina in a thrilling encounter in the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. Earlier in the day, Australia’s men had no trouble in overcoming Pakistan to extend their unbeaten run in Hobart, while Argentina’s women were made to work hard for their victory over an ever-improving Ireland.

T20 WC: Staying calm to make UAE win in Dhoni's way - how Sohaib Khan pulled off a great escape

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) With the evening glow in full view at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, tension was palpable in the UAE dugout - 85 runs needed off 45 balls and Canada's spinners tightening the noose in a chase of 151. Wicketkeeper-batter Aryansh Sharma, born in Noida but raised in Dubai, was leading the UAE’s charge, but was running out of partners from the other end.

Nagesh Trophy: Karnataka beat Delhi in Super Over to bag national T20 cricket title

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:20 PM

Gurugram, Feb 13 (IANS) In one of the most electrifying finishes in Indian blind cricket history, Karnataka were crowned national champions after a jaw-dropping Super Over victory by just one run against Delhi in the grand finale of the 8th Edition of the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram.

T20 WC: Waseem hails Siddique’s five-wicket haul, urges UAE to improve middle-overs batting

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) UAE captain Muhammad Waseem praised his side’s belief and resilience after their five-wicket win over Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while also calling for improvements in batting during the middle overs. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, Aryansh Sharma’s 74 not out and Sohaib Khan’s 51 helped UAE chase down 151 with two balls to spare.

T20 WC: England name unchanged XI for Group C clash against Scotland

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:04 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) England have named an unchanged team for their ICC Men's T20 Group C match against Scotland, to be played on Saturday at the iconic Eden Gardens. The Harry Brook-led team will field the same side that lost the previous encounter against the West Indies, which also dropped them to fourth place in their group’s points table.