T20 WC: Canada players rue lack of game time, preparation as UAE pull off heist

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Canada's lack of competitive cricket proved to be costly as they surrendered a strong position to lose by five wickets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Men’s T20 World Cup Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, with players citing limited preparation time and harsh winter conditions back home as contributing factors.

FIH Pro League: Belgium men power past Argentina as Kookaburras remain unbeaten in Hobart

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:03 PM

Rourkela (Odisha), Feb 13 (IANS) A strong second-half performance saw Belgium men safely sail past Argentina in a thrilling encounter in the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. Earlier in the day, Australia’s men had no trouble in overcoming Pakistan to extend their unbeaten run in Hobart, while Argentina’s women were made to work hard for their victory over an ever-improving Ireland.

T20 WC: Staying calm to make UAE win in Dhoni's way - how Sohaib Khan pulled off a great escape

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) With the evening glow in full view at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, tension was palpable in the UAE dugout - 85 runs needed off 45 balls and Canada's spinners tightening the noose in a chase of 151. Wicketkeeper-batter Aryansh Sharma, born in Noida but raised in Dubai, was leading the UAE’s charge, but was running out of partners from the other end.

Nagesh Trophy: Karnataka beat Delhi in Super Over to bag national T20 cricket title

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:20 PM

Gurugram, Feb 13 (IANS) In one of the most electrifying finishes in Indian blind cricket history, Karnataka were crowned national champions after a jaw-dropping Super Over victory by just one run against Delhi in the grand finale of the 8th Edition of the Nagesh Trophy – Men’s National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2025 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram.