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Babar, Shaheen return as Pakistan announce squad for Australia T20I

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:23 PM

Lahore, Jan 23 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia on Friday, which will commence on January 29 at Gaddafi Stadium. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team in the important bilateral series ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, which will start on February 7.

'Khelo India gives skaters a real pathway,' says US-based coach Natalie Falsgraf

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:11 PM

Leh, Jan 23 (IANS) Figure skating coach Natalie Falsgraf’s love affair with Ladakh, which began in 2018, has found fresh resonance during the ongoing Khelo India Winter Games 2026, where figure skating has been introduced for the first time.

Aus Open: Gauff beats Baptiste; Jovic upsets Paolini to surge to last-16

IANS | January 23, 2026 4:13 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) World No. 3 American Coco Gauff was forced to raise her level in her third-round meeting with compatriot Hailey Baptiste before securing a 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 win to enter the fourth round of the Australian Open here on Friday.

Shivam replaces injured Veer in Uttar Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand

IANS | January 23, 2026 4:02 PM

Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's left-arm spinner Shivam Sharma on Friday was drafted into the side’s playing eleven as a Serious Injury Replacement for all-rounder Prashant Veer, who sustained a shoulder injury while fielding just before lunch on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match.

Golf: Bhatia, Theegala way behind as Scheffler cards 63 at American Express

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:27 PM

La Quinta (US), Jan 23 (IANS) Indian-origin players Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala endured mixed starts amid exceptionally low scoring conditions on the opening day of The American Express, where World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler produced a flawless bogey-free 9-under 63 to finish just one shot off the lead.

'Journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions continues': Bumrah on completing 10 years in int'l cricket

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah marked a decade in international cricket on Friday and reflected by saying it’s a continuation of ‘going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions’.

'When you think of the team, you have to swallow bitter pills,' Kaneria on Babar being denied strike in BBL

IANS | January 23, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria while reacting to Babar Azam’s early exit from the Big Bash League and an on-field incident with Steve Smith, where the former Pakistan captain was denied a strike, stated that when a player thinks of the team, he must sometimes be prepared to “swallow bitter pills."

Have been following Rohit bhai's footsteps, happy to play aggressively for India: Abhishek

IANS | January 23, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking approach on Rohit Sharma’s powerplay exploits, adding that he’s happy to play aggressively for the side in the run-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on February 7.

Bangladesh, Pakistan playing or opting out won’t matter to ICC or BCCI: Danish Kaneria

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria strongly supports the ICC’s stance of not changing the schedule, amid the BCB decision to not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating if Bangladesh are opting out of the tournament, it won't make much difference, adding that "it’s not like they were going to finish in the top four."

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan smashes double ton for Mumbai against Hyderabad

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) India batter Sarfaraz Khan struck a fluent double century off 206 balls for Mumbai against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

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Babar, Shaheen return as Pakistan announce squad for Australia T20I

'Khelo India gives skaters a real pathway,' says US-based coach Natalie Falsgraf

Aus Open: Gauff beats Baptiste; Jovic upsets Paolini to surge to last-16

Shivam replaces injured Veer in Uttar Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand

Golf: Bhatia, Theegala way behind as Scheffler cards 63 at American Express

'Journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions continues': Bumrah on completing 10 years in int'l cricket

'When you think of the team, you have to swallow bitter pills,' Kaneria on Babar being denied strike in BBL

Have been following Rohit bhai's footsteps, happy to play aggressively for India: Abhishek

Bangladesh, Pakistan playing or opting out won’t matter to ICC or BCCI: Danish Kaneria

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan smashes double ton for Mumbai against Hyderabad

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