‘He was deserving to show his abilities,’ says Italy’s Harry Manenti after captain Wayne dislocates shoulder

IANS | February 9, 2026 4:34 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Italy vice-captain Harry Manenti opined that their captain, Wayne Madsen, who was sidelined for most of the game due to an on-field injury, deserved the opportunity to demonstrate his skills on the international stage after the team lost by 73 runs to Scotland in their Group C match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens on Monday.

Indian women's cricket team reaches Australia for multi-format series

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:48 PM

Sydney, Feb 9 (IANS) The Indian Women's cricket team touched down in Australia for the multi-format series, which will commence on February 15. India's tour will include three T20 matches, three One-Day Internationals, and a historic one-off Test. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India in all the formats, with Smriti Mandhana continuing as vice-captain.

"Great opportunity to prove myself”: Araijeet Hundal ready for FIH Men’s Pro League challenge after strong injury comeback

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:32 PM

Rourkela, Feb 9 (IANS) After making a strong return from injury through an impressive campaign in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), one of India’s rising and most promising forwards, Araijeet Singh Hundal, is set to feature in the upcoming FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 matches from February 10 to 15 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. India will play their first match against Belgium on February 11.

Bhatia ties third at Phoenix as Theegala finishes 18th but secures Signature event spot

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:19 PM

Scottsdale, Feb 9 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia produced a steady 4-under 68 to quietly climb into a tied-third finish at the WM Phoenix Open, while fellow Indian-American Sahith Theegala (70) suffered late heartbreak with a bogey on the 72nd hole to end tied-18th, a result that initially appeared to cost him a place in the next two USD 20 million Signature Events.

J&K qualify for their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:03 PM

Indore, Feb 9 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir scripted history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy semifinal after beating 2021–22 winners Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in the quarterfinal here at the Holkar Stadium on Monday.