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Pune Grand Tour 2026: Luke Mudgway powers through Mulshi–Maval in thrilling Stage 1; Harshveer is best Indian

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:44 PM

Pune, Jan 20 (IANS) Luke Mudgway, representing the Chinese team Li Ning Star, won the opening stage of the Pune Grand Tour 2026 and grabbed the Yellow Jersey as leader of the general classification for the road race, while Harshveer Singh Sekhon claimed the Blue Jersey as the Best Indian Rider on the opening day of competitions on Tuesday.

Tilak, Washington report to BCCI CoE in bid to regain full fitness for T20 World Cup

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India players Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar have checked into the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru in a bid to regain full fitness ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup starting on February 7.

1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav & Co. return for final push ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 (Preview)

IANS | January 20, 2026 7:53 PM

Nagpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s performance will be closely watched when India starts a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at the New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.

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.

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026

IANS | January 20, 2026 5:41 PM

Stavanger (Norway), Jan 20 (IANS) Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for the upcoming 2026 edition of Norway Chess to be played in Oslo in May and June 2026.

You pushed Indian badminton forward: Yuvraj hails Saina Nehwal’s ‘incredible career’

IANS | January 20, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal, one of India's most outstanding badminton players, who has announced her retirement from competitive sports after nearly two years of absence due to a chronic knee issue.

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".

'We cannot be pressurised to play in India...,' says Bangladesh govt's sports advisor on T20 WC row

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:13 PM

Chittagong, Jan 20 (IANS) Asif Nazrul, the Sports Advisor for Bangladesh's government, stated on Tuesday that Bangladesh has remained firm in its position and is opposed to travelling to India for their T20 World Cup matches.

Nathan Ellis ruled out of Hobart’s BBL Knockout clash

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:11 PM

Hobart, Jan 20 (IANS) Hobart Hurricanes have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their BBL Knockout clash with Melbourne Stars, with skipper Nathan Ellis sidelined for the crucial encounter.

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.

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Pune Grand Tour 2026: Luke Mudgway powers through Mulshi–Maval in thrilling Stage 1; Harshveer is best Indian

Tilak, Washington report to BCCI CoE in bid to regain full fitness for T20 World Cup

1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav & Co. return for final push ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 (Preview)

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

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026

You pushed Indian badminton forward: Yuvraj hails Saina Nehwal’s ‘incredible career’

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

'We cannot be pressurised to play in India...,' says Bangladesh govt's sports advisor on T20 WC row

Nathan Ellis ruled out of Hobart’s BBL Knockout clash

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

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