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Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:10 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions after a thrilling 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. After securing the title, Captain Arthur Van Doren reflected on the challenges faced throughout the season and credited the victory to the team's chemistry and the home crowd's support.

Bangladeshi journalists denied accreditation for T20 WC: Reports

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected accreditation applications from Bangladeshi journalists to cover the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

'Feels wonderful that my daughter has been named for Padma Shri': Harmanpreet’s father Harminder Singh

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:27 PM

Moga, Jan 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list and her father, Harminder Singh Bhullar, said that the people of the country should motivate their children to pursue sports, which might lead them to bring glory to their family and country.

'It reflects everything the group committed to over the season,’ says head coach Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers clinch HIL title

IANS | January 27, 2026 2:40 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Kalinga Lancers won the Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 title with a 3-2 win over Ranchi Royals in the final at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, finishing their season with a run marked by consistency, discipline, and team clarity, and head coach Jay Stacy said that the championship reflected ‘everything the group committed to over the season.

She’s been the best batter, quite fitting she got the first one: Hayley on Sciver-Brunt's WPL ton

IANS | January 27, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews commended her teammate Nat Sciver-Brunt after the England captain became the first-ever cricketer to score a century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), achieving the feat on Monday against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

MI starting to find rhythm is a danger sign for others: Katey Martin

IANS | January 27, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians are still alive to stay in contention for a place in the playoffs in the WPL 2026 after a win over table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former India skipper Mithali Raj and ex-New Zealand player Katey Martin shared their thoughts on MI's crucial win, saying the defending champions getting the rhythm back is a danger sign for other teams.

Aus Open: Zverev halts Tien's momentum to storm into third consecutive SF

IANS | January 27, 2026 12:46 PM

Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Alexander Zverev moved into his third straight Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday, halting the breakthrough run of American youngster Learner Tien with a victory under the closed roof of Rod Laver Arena.

Sri Lanka to play six-match white-ball series in West Indies from Feb 20

IANS | January 27, 2026 12:10 PM

Colombo, Jan 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s women’s team is set to travel to the West Indies for a six-match white-ball tour spanning late February to early March. The itinerary features three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals, scheduled between February 20 and March 3.

Aussie pacer Kane Richardson retires from professional cricket

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has called time on his professional cricket career, drawing the curtain on a 17-year journey that spanned international success, domestic titles and franchise leagues around the world.

'No better time to start coming up against strong teams,’ says captain Oliver Peake as Aus U19 inch closer to SF

IANS | January 27, 2026 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Australia U19 captain Oliver Peake believes his side’s unbeaten run has set them up perfectly to strike at the business end of the U19 World Cup, declaring there is “no better time” for his young squad to test themselves against the tournament’s heavyweights.

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Kalinga Lancers skipper Arthur Van Doren credits HIL title win to ‘good and solid unit’

Bangladeshi journalists denied accreditation for T20 WC: Reports

'Feels wonderful that my daughter has been named for Padma Shri': Harmanpreet’s father Harminder Singh

'It reflects everything the group committed to over the season,’ says head coach Jay Stacy as Kalinga Lancers clinch HIL title

She’s been the best batter, quite fitting she got the first one: Hayley on Sciver-Brunt's WPL ton

MI starting to find rhythm is a danger sign for others: Katey Martin

Aus Open: Zverev halts Tien's momentum to storm into third consecutive SF

Sri Lanka to play six-match white-ball series in West Indies from Feb 20

Aussie pacer Kane Richardson retires from professional cricket

'No better time to start coming up against strong teams,’ says captain Oliver Peake as Aus U19 inch closer to SF

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