T20 WC: Ravindra picks 4-27 as NZ win by 61 runs, knock SL out of tournament

IANS | February 25, 2026 10:54 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra weaved a superb web with his crafty left-arm spin bowling to pick 4-27 as New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by 61 runs to move closer in entering semi-finals of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The result also meant co-hosts Sri Lanka were eliminated from the tournament in front of their home crowd at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

One step ahead: Sangita Basfore dreams giant leap from Asia to the World

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:55 PM

Perth, Feb 25 (IANS) Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental showpiece six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already manifested the journey in her mind as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

T20 WC: Santner, McConchie heroics lift New Zealand to 168/7 against SL

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:11 PM

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Skipper Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie produced one of the greatest lower-order recoveries in Men’s T20 World Cup history to lift New Zealand to 168/7 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in their Super Eights clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

Manas Dhamne storms into quarters of MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75

IANS | February 25, 2026 8:30 PM

Pune, Feb 25 (IANS) Hometown hero Manas Dhamne continued his fine form at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 men's tennis Championship, storming into the men's singles quarterfinals at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Wednesday.