Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS) The ICC has announced the list of umpires and referees for the Super Six stage of the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, set to take place in Namibia.
Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Amanda Anisimova and Lorenzo Musetti secured wins in their respective third-round games at the Australian Open against Peyton Stearns and Tomas Machac. While the former played at the Margaret Court Arena, the latter competed at the John Cain Arena on Day 7 of the first Grand Slam of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
