Amelia Kerr key for Mumbai Indians' success in WPL 2026: Saba Karim

IANS | January 7, 2026 1:05 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai Indians will begin their Women’s Premier League 2026 campaign with a settled and championship-ready core, with experts identifying the re-signing of Amelia Kerr as a key factor in the franchise’s title defence. The team brought the New Zealand player for 3 crore in the WPL Mega Auction held last year.

'Nehru opposed Somnath temple reconstruction, tried to belittle its inauguration', BJP MP shares letters penned by first PM

IANS | January 7, 2026 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday reignited the political and historical debate on the Somnath temple, by sharing a series of posts on X, alleging that India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru not only opposed the reconstruction of centuries old temple but also tried to trivialize its inauguration by discouraging distinguished citizens including the then President from attending its inauguration ceremony.

BCB receive response from ICC for T20 WC participation in India

IANS | January 7, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will provide support to ensure Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting February 7, proceeds without interruption.

Anahat finishes runner-up at British Junior Open

IANS | January 7, 2026 12:18 PM

Birmingham, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian top seed Anahat Singh lost in four close games in the women’s Under-19 final at the prestigious British Junior Open squash, held at the University of Birmingham on Tuesday.