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S8UL Esports secures historic top-five finish at ALGS 2026 Championship; best-ever finish by an Indian group

IANS | January 19, 2026 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) S8UL Esports delivered a landmark performance by finishing among the top five teams globally at the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2026 Championship, held in Sapporo, Japan, making it the best-ever finish by an Indian organisation on the Apex Legends global stage, setting a new benchmark for the country's esports at the highest level of international competition.

India’s Srishti Kiran clinches the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 title in Mexico

IANS | January 19, 2026 4:55 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s young tennis talent Srishti Kiran won the Girls’ Singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 tournament in Huamantla, Mexico.

IPL has helped overseas players to get used to intimidating crowds in India: Nasser Hussain

IANS | January 19, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatise to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain said ahead of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup starting next month in India and Sri Lanka.

Main goal is to get in the team when the Olympics is rolling around: Steve Smith

IANS | January 19, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Australian batting great Steve Smith has come to terms with his omission from Australia’s T20 World Cup preliminary squad, but the veteran is far from done with his international 20-20 ambitions. Although missing out on the squad was a setback, Smith remains determined to represent Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Ferreira's T20 WC participation in doubt due to shoulder injury in SA20

IANS | January 19, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Donovan Ferreira is in doubt over playing the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts in India and Sri Lanka next month, after suffering a shoulder injury during the SA20.

Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series main draw starts from Feb 2

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series will take place at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. Qualifying rounds are planned for January 30, 31, and February 1, with the main draw scheduled from February 2 to 8.

Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament to be held in Bangkok from Feb 13

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13-22, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said on its social media accounts on Monday.

Nadal to make Aus Open return for 'Night of Legends' with Ash Barty and Scott Dylon

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:32 PM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will return to Melbourne for a special appearance at the Australian Open’s Night of Legends, scheduled for February 1, the same day as the men’s singles final.

Cummins to miss T20 WC opener; Tim David on track despite minor setback, confirms Bailey

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia’s chief selector George Bailey provided an update on Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David’s participation in the T20 World Cup, saying Test and ODI captain Cummins will miss the opener while, David will be ready for the start of the tournament, despite a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

PSL ends draft system, switches to auction model from 2026

IANS | January 19, 2026 1:04 PM

Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan Super League (PSL) will transition to a Player Auction Model, replacing the traditional Player Draft system, from the 11th season, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday.

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S8UL Esports secures historic top-five finish at ALGS 2026 Championship; best-ever finish by an Indian group

India’s Srishti Kiran clinches the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 title in Mexico

IPL has helped overseas players to get used to intimidating crowds in India: Nasser Hussain

Main goal is to get in the team when the Olympics is rolling around: Steve Smith

Ferreira's T20 WC participation in doubt due to shoulder injury in SA20

Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series main draw starts from Feb 2

Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament to be held in Bangkok from Feb 13

Nadal to make Aus Open return for 'Night of Legends' with Ash Barty and Scott Dylon

Cummins to miss T20 WC opener; Tim David on track despite minor setback, confirms Bailey

PSL ends draft system, switches to auction model from 2026

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