Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) A cricket official from the United States has denied claims that four of their Pakistani-origin players have been denied a visa by India to travel to the country for the upcoming 2026 Twenty20 World Cup, saying the visa is delayed and not denied, a news report has claimed.
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said on Wednesday that it will introduce a central contracts system for its players. The aim of introducing central contracts is to provide structured support and financial security for the players.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) At 14, Vaibhav Sooyavanshi has already rewritten record books across formats. Now, as India prepares to launch its 2026 Men’s U19 World Cup campaign against the USA at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday, Sooryavanshi aims to shine at the biggest global stage in his cricketing career.
Navi Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against UP Warriorz in the seventh match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday. Warriorz have made one change in the playing eleven, with Chloe Tyron coming in for Deandra Dottin, while Delhi have fielded the same eleven as they did in the last match.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Former champion Kidambi Srikanth and the experienced H.S. Prannoy turned the tables on their younger opponents to advance to the men’s singles second round while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma displayed her potential with a gutsy performance against second seed Wang Zhi Yi of China in the women’s singles first round at the India Open 2026 in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IANS) Amateur tennis player Jordan Smith produced a fairytale run at Melbourne Park, stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner and a host of top professionals to clinch the inaugural ‘1 Point Slam’ exhibition event, held four days ahead of the start of the 2026 Australian Open.
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) India’s dependable batter KL Rahul etched his name in the record books with a magnificent unbeaten century against New Zealand in the second match of the ongoing ODI series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a hundred against the Black Caps in the 50-over format.
Rajkot, Jan 14 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul struck a magnificent unbeaten 112 off 92 balls as India posted 284/7 in the second ODI against New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India’s ace shuttler and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu endured a shock early exit at the India Open 2026, suffering a three-game defeat to Vietnam’s T.L. Nguyen in the Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed their participation in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, scheduled to begin on February 14, the club said on Wednesday.
