Sri Lanka to play six-match white-ball series in West Indies from Feb 20

IANS | January 27, 2026 12:10 PM

Colombo, Jan 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s women’s team is set to travel to the West Indies for a six-match white-ball tour spanning late February to early March. The itinerary features three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals, scheduled between February 20 and March 3.

Aussie pacer Kane Richardson retires from professional cricket

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson has called time on his professional cricket career, drawing the curtain on a 17-year journey that spanned international success, domestic titles and franchise leagues around the world.

Men's HIL: Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in final to clinch title

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling final to claim the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Alexander Hendrickx (4’, 27') and Dilpreet Singh (25’) scored for the Lancers. Meanwhile, Araijeet Singh Hundal (9') and captain Tom Boon (59') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals.