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WPL 2026: 'Momentum building at the right time,' says Lanning after Warriorz’ second straight win

IANS | January 17, 2026 8:47 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning hailed her side’s planning, execution and growing confidence after they registered their second consecutive victory in the Women’s Premier League, handing Mumbai Indians their second straight defeat. Lanning, who was named Player of the Match, said the win was a significant morale booster after a difficult start to the season.

Absence of handshake with India captain in U19 WC was completely unintentional: BCB

IANS | January 17, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday said the absence of a customary handshake at the toss before their 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup against India at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo was completely unintentional and caused due to ‘a momentary lapse in concentration.’

WPL 2026: 'At this level, you can’t keep making mistakes,' says Harmanpreet after MI loss

IANS | January 17, 2026 8:06 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her side’s repeated mistakes, particularly in the batting powerplay and in the field, proved costly as they suffered their second consecutive loss against UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 10th match at DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

BCB stays firm on relocation of Men’s T20 WC matches in latest round of talks with ICC

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has again reiterated its request for Bangladesh’s fixtures in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup to be shifted to Sri Lanka in the latest round of talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) representatives in Dhaka on Saturday.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium given permission to host IPL, international matches again

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been cleared to host Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket matches again, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) said on Saturday.

India Open 2026: Christie beats Loh Kean Yew; An Se Young to take on Wang Zhi Yi in women’s singles final (Ld)

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie mixed his tactics and kept his nerves in key situations to beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles semifinals while world no. 1 An Se Young set up a women’s singles summit clash against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event organised by the Badminton Association of India, here on Saturday.

U19 WC: Sri Lanka’s Chamuditha sets record for highest individual score with 192 against Japan

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:25 PM

Windhoek, Jan 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha has set a new record for the highest individual score in ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup history by hitting 192 against Japan at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Saturday.

WPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl as Hamilton debuts for Delhi Capitals

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:13 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in the 11th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

WPL 2026: Collective bowling effort guides UP Warriorz to second straight win over Mumbai Indians

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:50 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) A commanding batting effort led by skipper Meg Lanning, followed by a disciplined and collective bowling performance, helped UP Warriorz register a convincing 22-run victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 10th match at the DY Patil Stadium here on Saturday.

Pro Wrestling League: Haryana Thunders roar with dominant 7–2 win over Punjab Royals

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:36 PM

Noida, Jan 17 (IANS) Haryana Thunders made a thunderous statement on their Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 debut, outclassing Punjab Royals with a dominant 7–2 win in their opening tie at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night.

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WPL 2026: 'Momentum building at the right time,' says Lanning after Warriorz’ second straight win

Absence of handshake with India captain in U19 WC was completely unintentional: BCB

WPL 2026: 'At this level, you can’t keep making mistakes,' says Harmanpreet after MI loss

BCB stays firm on relocation of Men’s T20 WC matches in latest round of talks with ICC

M Chinnaswamy Stadium given permission to host IPL, international matches again

India Open 2026: Christie beats Loh Kean Yew; An Se Young to take on Wang Zhi Yi in women’s singles final (Ld)

U19 WC: Sri Lanka’s Chamuditha sets record for highest individual score with 192 against Japan

WPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl as Hamilton debuts for Delhi Capitals

WPL 2026: Collective bowling effort guides UP Warriorz to second straight win over Mumbai Indians

Pro Wrestling League: Haryana Thunders roar with dominant 7–2 win over Punjab Royals

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