‘Just the start, you'll see a lot more coming,’ says BCCI Prez Mithun Manhas on J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy win

IANS | February 28, 2026 3:04 PM

Hubbali, Feb 28 (IANS) Mithun Manhas, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), praised Jammu & Kashmir’s historic first Ranji Trophy win as the result of a well-planned effort and steadfast confidence. He dedicated this significant achievement to the region's people and credited ongoing institutional backing and structural improvements for the team’s progress.

Daryl Mitchell and Sobhana Mostary named ICC Player of January

IANS | February 28, 2026 2:57 PM

Dubai, Feb 28 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell and Sobhana Mostary were named ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after powering New Zealand to a stirring ODI series win in India, while Mostary’s prolific run at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

KIWG 2026: Country’s new generation of winter sports athletes rises in Gulmarg

IANS | February 28, 2026 1:56 PM

Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 28 (IANS) From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, and while the usual heavyweights carved their familiar arcs across the slopes, something else, something quieter but far more electric, was unfolding. A new generation was arriving.

With sports in her blood, Jyoti Singh, daughter of an international athlete, aims to forge a legacy of her own

IANS | February 28, 2026 12:46 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Born in Jhansi, 21-year-old Jyoti Singh is already making waves in Indian hockey. The youngster has already shown her credentials in her brief career so far, captaining India at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025. She also made her senior debut last year, featuring in four matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women), including a remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands, a performance that highlighted her readiness for the biggest stage.