WPL 2026: Deeya, Vaishnavi debut as DC elect to bowl against MI

IANS | January 20, 2026 7:28 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (IANS) Three-time finalists Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against defending champion Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Sports minister Dr Mandaviya congratulates Ladakh for showing capability to host Khelo India Winter Games

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:52 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 20 (IANS) The curtains went up on the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Tuesday, with Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya saying its organising "sends a clear national signal that winter sports are now an integral part of India’s competitive sporting framework and will be pursued with seriousness, scale, and long-term intent".

U19 WC: Rehaan Ahtif replaces Dylan Thakrar in Tanzania’s squad

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:54 PM

Dubai, Jan 20 (IANS) Rehaan Ahtif has replaced Dylan Thakrar in Tanzania’s U19 World Cup squad after the latter was ruled out due to an injury to his left middle finger during their second Group D match against South Africa and was unable to continue his participation in the remainder of the tournament.