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Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise

IANS | February 6, 2026 7:40 PM

Patiala, Feb 6 (IANS) International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” here at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on Friday unequivocally emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of being among the top-5 sporting nations in the world by 2047.

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

Niharika Raina | February 6, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) When Saurabh Netravalkar first learnt the India-USA fixture in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup would be at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it hit him hard. As a teenager in eighth grade, he made his first trip to the iconic venue.

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:58 PM

Vadodara, Feb 6 (IANS) A day after their victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru released a motivational video message from Virat Kohli that played a key role in lifting the spirits of the team ahead of their Women’s Premier League (WPL) final against Delhi Capitals, a contest where they chased down a historic 204-run total to clinch their second title of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) On the eve of his first T20 World Cup as a captain, Suryakumar Yadav was relaxed and in a cheerful mood as he faced the media at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, answering questions with confidence, cracking jokes, and expressing himself freely.

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:35 PM

Jaipur, Feb 6 (IANS) England capped off a dominant campaign with a commanding nine-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final T20I of the Mixed Disability Series in Jaipur, on Friday, sealing the series 4–1.

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: 'Indian players have the potential to beat anyone,' says third seed Jeanjean

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:16 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Third seed Leolia Jeanjean believes Indian women players have the quality and potential to challenge top opponents, as she progressed to the quarterfinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts on Friday.

T20 World Cup: With Harshit Rana out, favourites India work out combos for opener against USA

IANS | February 6, 2026 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Hoping to become the first country to win back-to-back titles and the first team to lift three crowns in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the Indian men's cricket team will kick off its campaign against minnows the United States, hoping to ride the recent momentum to make history.

T20 WC: Glittering opening ceremony to get tournament underway in Mumbai

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:50 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Friday evening with a high-energy opening ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

‘You can’t stop the sun from rising’: Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic knock in U19 WC final

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The cricketing world witnessed a moment for the ages on Friday as 14-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a historic performance in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England, scripting history with the highest individual score ever recorded in a tournament final.

T20 WC: Ian Bishop backs India to handle pressure of quest for retaining trophy at home

IANS | February 6, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's quest to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup title in the upcoming mega event starting on Saturday will not be undermined by pressure, said former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. Defending champions India head into the upcoming showpiece event as the top-ranked T20I side and a dominant 4-1 series victory over New Zealand.

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Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise

T20 WC: Saurabh Netravalkar set for emotional Wankhede Stadium return with USA

'Put your body on the line': Kohli's message that inspired RCB's WPL 2026 title triumph

T20 World Cup: SKY admits playing at home adds to pressure, says team is confident and ready

England beat India by nine wickets, seal series 4-1 in 5th Mixed Disability T20I

Mumbai Open WTA 125K: 'Indian players have the potential to beat anyone,' says third seed Jeanjean

T20 World Cup: With Harshit Rana out, favourites India work out combos for opener against USA

T20 WC: Glittering opening ceremony to get tournament underway in Mumbai

‘You can’t stop the sun from rising’: Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic knock in U19 WC final

T20 WC: Ian Bishop backs India to handle pressure of quest for retaining trophy at home

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