T20 WC: Siraj's 3-29 after Surya's 84* help India beat USA by 29 runs

IANS | February 7, 2026 11:04 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Last-minute replacement Mohammad Siraj led with a lion-hearted effort, claiming 3-29 and with Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claiming two wickets apiece, India defeated USA by 29 runs to start their campaign on a winning note in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Women's title

IANS | February 7, 2026 10:26 PM

Pokhara, Feb 7 (IANS) They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women’s team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday.

Rohtak Royals crowned first-ever Kabaddi Champions League winners

IANS | February 7, 2026 9:32 PM

Sonipat, Feb 7 (IANS) The Kabaddi Champions League produced a fitting finale at a jam-packed Sports University of Haryana, Rai, as Rohtak Royals edged past Bhiwani Bulls 32–30 in a nerve-shredding summit clash to be crowned the inaugural champions of KCL.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar's 84 not out takes India to respectable 161/9 vs USA

IANS | February 7, 2026 9:13 PM

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten 84 as India extricated themselves from a precarious 77/6 to post a fighting total of 161/9 against the USA in their opening match of Group A in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

T20 WC: Statistical review from West Indies vs Scotland match

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:40 PM

Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a sensational spell of 5-20, including a hat-trick, as two-time champions West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their Group C clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.