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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.

‘HIL helped me grow as a striker, handle pressure moments better’: Lalremsiami on how league toughened her for future battles

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Bengal Tigers forward Lalremsiami shared her thoughts on the team’s second-place finish in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, describing the season as a meaningful learning opportunity for both herself and the team, and expressed confidence that they will improve and reach a higher position next year.

Nitish Reddy attends Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:33 PM

Ujjain, Jan 19 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and attended the divine 4:00 am bhasma aarti on Monday, after concluding his assignment with the Indian team, who lost the three-game ODI series to New Zealand on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Kohli is tied to the job of scoring runs, not to an image: Gavaskar

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:14 PM

Indore, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli’s greatest strength lies in his ability to remain unshackled by expectations and play purely according to the situation after the talismanic batter scored a century in the third ODI against New Zealand.

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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

‘HIL helped me grow as a striker, handle pressure moments better’: Lalremsiami on how league toughened her for future battles

Nitish Reddy attends Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Kohli is tied to the job of scoring runs, not to an image: Gavaskar

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