1st ODI: Aus bowl out India for 214 despite fifties from Mandhana, Kaur

IANS | February 24, 2026 1:02 PM

Brisbane, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s struggles with the bat were visible despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana when they took on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series, as the Women in Blue were bowled out for 214 runs in 48.3 overs as the hosts’ bowling unit dominated the play at the Allan Border Field on Tuesday.

T20 WC: 'WI understand what it takes to win at this stage,’ says Kumble

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After the West Indies put on a breathtaking display against Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former India spinner Anil Kumble lauded the Caribbean side’s all-around performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their spinners.

Kypson upsets two-time champion De Minaur in Acapulco opener

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:41 PM

Acapulco, Feb 24 (IANS) American Patrick Kypson caused a major upset in the first round of the Mexican Open by eliminating sixth-seed and two-time champion Alex de Minaur 6-1, (4)6-7, 7-6(4). This victory marked his first tour-level win since Indian Wells in 2024.

'Muslims deliberately targeted': Abu Azmi backs Imran Masood’s call to 'protect innocents'

IANS | February 24, 2026 12:27 PM

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday backed Congress MP Imran Masood’s remarks that authorities must ensure “innocent people” are not arrested. Masood's remarks came following the police crackdown on an alleged terror conspiracy involving eight suspects said to have links with Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh-based radical groups.