Navi Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) UP Warriorz marked the announcement of Meg Lanning as captain of the franchise with a special celebration in Navi Mumbai on Monday as groups of young fans and cricketers under the age of 12 came together to surprise the newly-appointed leader.
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Kalinga Lancers began the men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season successfully with a 4-2 win over Ranchi Royals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (7’, 28’) and Gursahibjit Singh (16’, 26’) each scored two goals, helping the Kalinga Lancers bounce back from an early deficit, gain control of the match, and earn the first points of the season.
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Three 17-year-olds, Pune’s Arjun Chheda and Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran, and Ishaan Madesh from Bengaluru were in the spotlight with victories in the MRF single-seater categories as the third and penultimate round of the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 concluded at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Monday.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar said his side has the potential to make a strong impact in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) if the squad can gel quickly and perform together as a cohesive unit.
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, 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
