WPL 2026: It's about keeping it really simple, says Devine ahead of GG-RCB clash

IANS | January 19, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine said her side is relishing the chance to play in front of home fans and wishes to keep things simple as they prepare to face table toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to kickstart the Vadodara-leg of Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Monday evening.

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.

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.

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.

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.