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Bengaluru Open is one of the best challenger tournaments in the world: Sumit Nagal

IANS | January 5, 2026 6:04 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) International tennis is returning to the city with Sumit Nagal, India’s top singles player, leading the home contenders at the landmark 10th Bengaluru Open. This event is one of the most prestigious ATP Challenger tournaments on the international calendar. The main draw is set to start on Monday at the historic SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.

Ahmedabad Polo Tournament, organised by Gujarat Polo Association, concludes after three days of high-intensity action

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 5 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Polo Tournament, Gujarat's biggest polo event, ended on Sunday after three days of intense competition, equestrian sports, and cultural performances.

Ashes 2025-26: One of those rare occasions where it actually came off, says Neser on Root dismissal

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:24 PM

Sydney, Jan 5 (IANS) Australia’s seam bowling all-rounder Michael Neser said the plan behind executing Joe Root's dismissal was ‘one of those rare occasions where it actually came off’. On the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Neser finished with four wickets, including taking out Root, who made 160 – his 41st Test century.

Stasya Pandya, Taarini Lodha deliver standout performances at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:16 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Stasya Pandya, representing Mumbai’s Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC), and Taarini Lodha, from Amateur Riders’ Club representing CEC, delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC).

Karnataka boys, Maharashtra girls crowned champions of Junior National Kho Kho

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:57 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Host Karnataka claimed the boys' title in the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship with a thrilling 35-30 victory over defending champions Maharashtra in the final. In the girls' category, Maharashtra defended their title by defeating Odisha 34-33 in a high-octane final played at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Gunjur on Sunday.

India's Anahat Singh storms into British Junior U-19 Open squash SF

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:22 PM

Birmingham, Jan 5 (IANS) Rising teenage talent Anahat Singh reached the women’s semifinals of the prestigious British Junior Under-19 Open Squash Championship, currently underway at the University of Birmingham.

Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday following a 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday at Elland Road, marking the team’s continued poor form under the Portuguese coach. Ex-player Darren Fletcher is expected to assume interim charge of the club.

Youngsters should aim to be better than Rohit & Kohli instead of aspiring to be like them: Kirmani

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani believes that young up-and-coming cricketers should aim to be better than the batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, rather than aspiring to be like them.

'No decision yet': Kapil Dev on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI events

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer and current PGTI president Kapil Dev has said nothing has been decided yet on the participation of Bangladesh players amid the ongoing tension between the two neighbouring countries. He said that PGTI will hold a board meeting to discuss the matter.

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai skipper for remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy games

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as captain of Mumbai for the remainder of their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C games in Jaipur, said the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday.

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Bengaluru Open is one of the best challenger tournaments in the world: Sumit Nagal

Ahmedabad Polo Tournament, organised by Gujarat Polo Association, concludes after three days of high-intensity action

Ashes 2025-26: One of those rare occasions where it actually came off, says Neser on Root dismissal

Stasya Pandya, Taarini Lodha deliver standout performances at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

Karnataka boys, Maharashtra girls crowned champions of Junior National Kho Kho

India's Anahat Singh storms into British Junior U-19 Open squash SF

Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

Youngsters should aim to be better than Rohit & Kohli instead of aspiring to be like them: Kirmani

'No decision yet': Kapil Dev on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI events

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai skipper for remainder of Vijay Hazare Trophy games

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