WPL: DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues penalised for slow over-rate vs GG

IANS | January 28, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate following her team’s narrow three-run defeat to Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (Kotambi) on Tuesday.

Hoffenheim maintains perfect 2026 start despite red card in Bremen

IANS | January 28, 2026 10:49 AM

Berlin, Jan 28 (IANS) Werder Bremen's slump deepened as Hoffenheim preserved their unbeaten start to the new year with a composed 2-0 away victory, even after being reduced to 10 men in a rescheduled Bundesliga matchday 16 fixture at the Weserstadion.

Abraham completes Aston Villa return from Besiktas

IANS | January 28, 2026 9:56 AM

London, Jan 28 (IANS) England striker Tammy Abraham has completed a move back to Aston Villa from Besiktas, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League title contenders.

U19 World Cup: India, Pakistan set for key clash after big wins, remain on course for semis spots (Ld)

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:01 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 27 (IANS) India moved to the top of the Group 2 points table with a convincing win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan also took a step towards the semifinals with a solid win over New Zealand. The Group 2 standings after the recent fixtures have set up an enticing contest between India and Pakistan on Sunday.