New Delhi, Jan 26 (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. This prestigious list includes five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri recipients.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said that he does not have any preference on bowling with the old or the new ball and is happy as long as he’s able to contribute to the team’s success after India sealed the five-match T20I series with two games to spare after a commanding eight-wicket win in the third match here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, who passed away at his residence on Sunday at the age of 84.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) India skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat and carried the momentum from the second T20I into the third game as the Men in Blue beat New Zealand by eight wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday and stated that this is the ‘brand of cricket’ that the team wants to put up in the format, irrespective of the side batting first or chasing a total.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) Explosive Team India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century ever by an Indian, reaching the mark in just 14 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday as India clinched a thumping victory riding on the youngster’s power-hitting prowess.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) With the T20 World Cup just days away, Team India sent a clear warning to their rivals, crushing New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The comprehensive victory also sealed the five-match series 3-0 in India’s favour, leaving the BlackCaps reeling.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 25 (IANS) Ranchi Royals registered a sensational 3-2 win against Hyderabad Toofans in qualifier 2 of the men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 here at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan players showed solidarity with their government and cricket board on any decision they take regarding the team's participation in next month's World Cup, a report said.
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi and Hardik Pandya came up with game-turning spells against New Zealand as the visitors’ batting unit fell like a deck of cards, leading to the BlackCaps posting 153/9 in 20 overs in the third T20I here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
