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3rd T20I: ‘Impossible to break Yuvraj’s record but you never know,’ says Abhishek after slamming record fifty for India

IANS | January 25, 2026 10:44 PM

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.

3rd T20I: Abhishek, Suryakumar shine as India clinch series with 3-0 lead

IANS | January 25, 2026 10:12 PM

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.

Men's HIL: Ranchi Royals sail into final with thrilling 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans

IANS | January 25, 2026 9:45 PM

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.

Pakistan players to back PCB, government's decision on T20 World Cup participation

IANS | January 25, 2026 9:30 PM

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.

3rd T20I: Bumrah, Bishnoi overshadow Phillips-Chapman carnage as New Zealand post 154-run target

IANS | January 25, 2026 9:00 PM

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.

KIWG 2026: ITBP win women’s ice-hockey gold; Haryana remain on top

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:43 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 25 (IANS) Ladakh ran out of luck as ITBP women reclaimed the Khelo India Winter Games ice-hockey gold at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium on Sunday evening.

National Car Racing C'ship: Ishaan Madesh, Sai Shiva Sankaran emerge champions

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:24 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bengaluru’s 17-year-old schoolboy Ishaan Madesh and Pune teenager Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran won the premier MRF Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 titles respectively as the fourth and final round of the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 concluded at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.

Theegala improves to 24th place at American Express on PGA

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:11 PM

La Quinta (California), Jan 25 (IANS) Sahith Theegala continued his steady climb up the leaderboard with another composed round at the American Express, firing a 5-under 67 on the third day to move into the Top-25.

'It's been a long wait, feels truly worthy': Para-athlete Praveen Kumar on being named for Padma Awards

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar said he had long been waiting to earn the Padma Awards and felt ‘truly worthy’ after being named among the recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri award.

Dharmendra, Achuthanandan, Harmanpreet, Akash missile developer among 2026 Padma awardees (Lead)

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri.

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3rd T20I: ‘Impossible to break Yuvraj’s record but you never know,’ says Abhishek after slamming record fifty for India

3rd T20I: Abhishek, Suryakumar shine as India clinch series with 3-0 lead

Men's HIL: Ranchi Royals sail into final with thrilling 3-2 win over Hyderabad Toofans

Pakistan players to back PCB, government's decision on T20 World Cup participation

3rd T20I: Bumrah, Bishnoi overshadow Phillips-Chapman carnage as New Zealand post 154-run target

KIWG 2026: ITBP win women’s ice-hockey gold; Haryana remain on top

National Car Racing C'ship: Ishaan Madesh, Sai Shiva Sankaran emerge champions

Theegala improves to 24th place at American Express on PGA

'It's been a long wait, feels truly worthy': Para-athlete Praveen Kumar on being named for Padma Awards

Dharmendra, Achuthanandan, Harmanpreet, Akash missile developer among 2026 Padma awardees (Lead)

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