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WPL 2026: I did kinda think I will face the older ball, says RCB's Harris after a blistering 85 vs UPW

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:31 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) After playing a destructive innings of 85 off 40 deliveries and helping her team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pull off a terrific victory by nine wickets and 47 balls remaining against UP Warriorz, Grace Harris revealed she had actually been preparing to bat in the death overs rather than face the new ball.

WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:15 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) A blistering opening partnership between Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana made light work of a modest chase as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) with 47 balls remaining at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, establishing RCB’s second consecutive win in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign.

Men's HIL: Kane Russell's hat-trick helps HIL GC beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:59 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kane Russell scored his third hat-trick of the season as HIL GC defeated Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.

Hockey India signs MoU with Govt of Telangana to host Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to host one of the legs of the Women’s 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14 this year.

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Former captain Deepti Sharma's rescue act of unbeaten 45 and Deandra Dottin's 40 not out helped UP Warriorz Women put up a score of 143/5 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Men's HIL: SG Pipers beat Hyderabad Toofans to register first season win

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:48 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) SG Pipers secured their first win in the 2025-26 season of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), prevailing 2-1 against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.

India Open Badminton: Tanvi Sharma, M. Tharun promoted to main draw

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) World junior championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma, women’s doubles national champions Ashwini Bhat K., Shikha Gautam, and Tharun Mannepalli were promoted to the main draw of the BWF India Open 2026 after the withdrawal of some of the top players on the eve of the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS)The International Cricket Council (ICC) has played down concerns over Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and has found "no specific or unmanageable risk" to the Bangladesh cricket team amid the ongoing Mustafizur Rahman situation.

Government issues notification for National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, setting up rules to pave way for inclusion of at least four former sportspersons in administration of sports bodies, ensuring gender parity in executive bodies and outline provisions for the National Sports Election Panel.

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:26 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field against UP Warriorz in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday. RCB included Gautami Naik in place of Prema Rawat, as the Warriorz have fielded the same playing XI as in the last match.

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WPL 2026: I did kinda think I will face the older ball, says RCB's Harris after a blistering 85 vs UPW

WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

Men's HIL: Kane Russell's hat-trick helps HIL GC beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

Hockey India signs MoU with Govt of Telangana to host Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

Men's HIL: SG Pipers beat Hyderabad Toofans to register first season win

India Open Badminton: Tanvi Sharma, M. Tharun promoted to main draw

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

Government issues notification for National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

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