Golf: Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa in lead in 4th leg of Women’s PGT

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:24 PM

Pune, Feb 18 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, winner of the Order of Merit in 2025, joined Tvesa Malik in a shared lead after two rounds of the fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Wednesday. Ridhima Dilawari, the first co-leader with Tvesa, slipped to tied third, as she carded 1-over 72.

T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.

T20 WC: Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:29 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Madushanka was named as a replacement when Pathirana was ruled out after sustaining a muscle strain in his left leg during the team’s previous match against Australia on Monday (February 16).

T20 WC: UAE bowling coach feels defeat to South Africa was a good learning experience

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) bowling coach Yasir Arafat said his six-wicket defeat to South Africa will serve as a valuable education and good learning experience for a side unaccustomed to facing elite pace attacks and under overcast skies. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, the UAE never had momentum after a brisk power-play and made 122/6 on a tacky pitch, which South Africa chased down in 13.2 overs.