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They’re in strong position, death bowling is a concern, says Dinesh Karthik on India’s form ahead of T20 WC

IANS | January 18, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that defending champions India are in a ‘strong position’ heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7, but raised concerns over the team’s bowling in the death overs, stating that the Men in Bl;ue ‘stack up their XI.’

Mandaviya pedals Fit India vision from Gondal as 'Sundays on Cycle' marks 57th edition

IANS | January 18, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded across the country on Sunday, once again drawing citizens from all walks of life into a shared celebration of fitness and sustainability. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya spearheaded the movement in Gondal near Rajkot, while Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy led the Hyderabad leg of the event, which saw participation from over 1,000 cyclists.

Ethiopia’s Tadu Abate and Yeshi Kalayu crowned champions at Mumbai Marathon 2026

IANS | January 18, 2026 3:47 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Ethiopians Tadu Abate Deme and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole achieved notable wins at the 21st Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics gold label event, held here on Sunday. The leading Indian finishers were Sanjivani and Kartik.

WPL 2026: Gautami targets statement performances for RCB after whirlwind journey

Niharika Raina | January 18, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Gautami Naik's path to the Women's Premier League (WPL) has been rapid and challenging. The 27-year-old batting all-rounder worked through several state teams and domestic cricket hardships before achieving her dream of participating in the league by playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on January 12.

Australian Open: Zeynep beats 11th seed Ekaterina to reach second round

IANS | January 18, 2026 3:14 PM

Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Zeynep Sonmez produced a spirited performance to defeat Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Saturday, becoming the first Turkish player to advance to the second round of the tournament.

‘Want to go out to an ICC event and win that’: Prasidh Krishna on long-term goal with Team India

IANS | January 18, 2026 3:11 PM

Indore, Jan 18 (IANS) India seamer Prasidh Krishna reflected on his long-term goals with the Men in Blue, now that he has become a regular in the side, and said that he aims to make it to the team for an ICC tournament (World Cups) and contribute to the team’s championship-winning success.

Men's HIL: 'The focus is on consistency,' say Burns and Hendrickx after Kalinga Lancers qualify for playoffs

IANS | January 18, 2026 2:48 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 18 (IANS) Cooper Burns and Alexander Hendrickx said that their team's focus was on 'consistency' after Kalinga Lancers secured their spot in the Men’s Hockey India League 2025–26 playoffs with a dominant 6-1 win against SG Pipers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday.

WPL 2026: RCB’s Prathyoosha Kumar ready to embrace playing for intent over survival

Niharika Raina | January 18, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Prathyoosha Kumar said her aim from WPL 2026 is to embrace a mindset of playing for intent over survival. Prathyoosha was signed for Rs 10 lakh by RCB for the 2026 season, and has been methodically preparing for the step up from years of playing domestic cricket for Karnataka.

PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders register dominant 6-3 win over Dangal Warriors

IANS | January 18, 2026 1:52 PM

Noida, Jan 18 (IANS) Haryana Thunders maintained their perfect start to the Pro Wrestling League 2026 with a commanding 6–3 win over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

WPL 2026: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet,’ says Sayali Satghare on maiden RCB outing

IANS | January 18, 2026 1:34 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Sayali Satghare made her dream debut for the team as she clinched three crucial wickets against Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday in the team’s eight-wicket victory.

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They’re in strong position, death bowling is a concern, says Dinesh Karthik on India’s form ahead of T20 WC

Mandaviya pedals Fit India vision from Gondal as 'Sundays on Cycle' marks 57th edition

Ethiopia’s Tadu Abate and Yeshi Kalayu crowned champions at Mumbai Marathon 2026

WPL 2026: Gautami targets statement performances for RCB after whirlwind journey

Australian Open: Zeynep beats 11th seed Ekaterina to reach second round

‘Want to go out to an ICC event and win that’: Prasidh Krishna on long-term goal with Team India

Men's HIL: 'The focus is on consistency,' say Burns and Hendrickx after Kalinga Lancers qualify for playoffs

WPL 2026: RCB’s Prathyoosha Kumar ready to embrace playing for intent over survival

PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders register dominant 6-3 win over Dangal Warriors

WPL 2026: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet,’ says Sayali Satghare on maiden RCB outing

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