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2nd T20I: Runs in domestic circuit helped me score here as well, says Ishan Kishan after helping India win

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:42 PM

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) After playing a match-winning knock of 76 in 32 deliveries, Player of the Match Ishan Kishan underlined how scoring runs in domestic cricket helped answer his own doubts, rebuild confidence, and carry momentum into the international arena in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur on Friday.

2nd T20I: 'Never saw anyone hit the ball like he did,' says Suryakumar Yadav on Ishan Kishan's fiery 76

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:31 PM

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav said the hosts want their batters to play with freedom and express themselves, hailing Ishan Kishan’s fearless strokeplay as a reflection of the team’s mindset after India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I in Raipur on Friday.

2nd T20I: When you come up against a side like India, you need to go harder, says NZ skipper Santner

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:20 PM

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) New Zealand skipper credited Indian batters for successfully chasing down a stiff target of 209 runs with 28 balls remaining, jokingly saying that even 300 might not be enough against India, acknowledging how aggressive and deep they bat on good surfaces.

2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 82 guides India to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:04 PM

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally produced a big one, scoring an unbeaten 82 while Ishan Kishan contributed a fiery 76 as India romped to a seven-wicket victory with 28 balls remaining against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, and go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

Ownership of Pakistan Super League’s Lahore franchise changes hands due to alleged corruption

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, the ownership of the most popular and successful franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been restored to its original founder-owner after his two brothers were found to have illegally taken shares from the elder brother, a news report said on Friday.

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 2-1, book spot in the final

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Alexander Hendrickx bagged a brace of goals as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

KIWG 2026: Ladakh women set up ice-hockey final against ITBP, snowfall impacts long-track skating schedule

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:25 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 23 (IANS) Hosts Ladakh and ITBP women marched into the final of the ice hockey competition in the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 in commanding fashion to set up a repeat of the women’s ice hockey summit clash of KIWG 2025 in Leh, Ladakh, on Friday.

2nd T20I: Santner’s unbeaten 47 powers New Zealand to record 208/6 against India

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Santner's late burst of unbeaten (47) and Rachin Ravindra's (44) helped New Zealand post 208/6 in 20 overs--registering their third-highest T20I total against India and the highest-ever T20 score at the venue in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Friday.

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals announce replacements for Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:44 PM

Vadodara, Jan 23 (IANS) Delhi Capitals on Friday announced Pragati Singh and E Srujana as replacements for injured players Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Pragati Singh and E. Srujana have been signed as their respective replacements for a base price of Rs 10 lakh.

58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to commemorate with nationwide celebrations from Karaikal to Amritsar

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle is set to unfold on January 25 with a powerful national spread that reflects how the movement has grown from a weekly fitness initiative into a people’s movement cutting across regions, institutions, and communities.

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2nd T20I: Runs in domestic circuit helped me score here as well, says Ishan Kishan after helping India win

2nd T20I: 'Never saw anyone hit the ball like he did,' says Suryakumar Yadav on Ishan Kishan's fiery 76

2nd T20I: When you come up against a side like India, you need to go harder, says NZ skipper Santner

2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 82 guides India to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand

Ownership of Pakistan Super League’s Lahore franchise changes hands due to alleged corruption

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 2-1, book spot in the final

KIWG 2026: Ladakh women set up ice-hockey final against ITBP, snowfall impacts long-track skating schedule

2nd T20I: Santner’s unbeaten 47 powers New Zealand to record 208/6 against India

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals announce replacements for Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala

58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle to commemorate with nationwide celebrations from Karaikal to Amritsar

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