BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled the passing of the former Ranji player from Mizoram, K. Lalremruata, who died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday. 

'I will be cheering for you': Ellyse Perry sends heartfelt message to RCB ahead of WPL 2026

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia's premier all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bengaluru top-notch player Ellyse Perry made her presence felt ahead of the team's opening match in WPL 2026 against the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium. Perry, who has withdrawn from the tournament citing personal reasons, sent a heartfelt video message to the fans and the team on Friday morning.

Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketers could soon be forced to switch bat sponsors after leading Indian sports manufacturer SG decided not to continue its association, amid escalating cricketing and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

Sabalenka sets Muchova face-off in Brisbane semis

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:54 PM

Brisbane, Jan 9 (IANS) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka moved into the semifinals of the Brisbane International after defeating world No. 5 Madison Keys 6–3 6–3 in straight sets in a rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final on Friday.

Sindhu makes Malaysia Open semis after Yamaguchi retires with injury

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:47 AM

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 9 (IANS) India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu progressed to the semifinals of the women’s singles event at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament after injury concerns forced her Japanese opponent Akane Yamaguchi to retire midway at the Stadium Axiata Arena here on Friday.