Put in to bowl first, the Tiigers' bowling unit delivered a near-perfect effort, restricting the opposition to just 71/9 in 10 overs. 'Gully to Glory' Award winner Saroj Paramanik led the charge with a sensational spell, conceding only 6 runs and picking up three wickets in his two overs. He was ably supported by Vivek Mohanan, who scalped two wickets for just 4 runs, while 17-year-old Ankit Yadav showed remarkable composure, giving away only 12 runs, including a high-pressure 50:50 over where he successfully defended 10 runs, as per a press release from ISPL.

2026-01-27T09:37:26.078598+00:00 IST

Others

KCL Day 4 Preview: Rohtak, Faridabad look for their first win

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) continues its action-packed schedule with an exciting Day 4 double-header on 28th January, 2026, featuring two crucial encounters at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai.

2026-01-27T08:58:54.279928+00:00 IST

Cricket

Italy upset Ireland in 3rd T20I to register historin win

In their first-ever win against a full-member nation, Grant Stewart's hat-trick of sixes in the last over helped the Italian side seal the game with three balls to spare. He made 19-ball 33 not out including five boundaries.

2026-01-27T08:58:34.842195+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kane Richardson retires from professional cricket

Richardson, 34, had joined the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on a one-year deal but could only manage two appearances for the team. A BBL original, he played for Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, winning the championship with the latter in 2018-19. Richardson is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in BBL history with 142 wickets.

2026-01-27T08:04:26.713205+00:00 IST

Others

Jadeja says India not far from hosting 1st Asian Winter Games

Renowned Indian Ice skater Vishwaraj Rajen Jadeja overheard a conversation his coach, Wim Nieuwenhuizen, was having with someone in the Netherlands. That gentleman asked Wim, in Dutch, if Jadeja was talented.

2026-01-27T07:39:41.297406+00:00 IST

Others

How mother’s advice helped Tarkar beat depression

Often getting up after biting the dust is the most difficult thing in life, and Sohan Tarkar should be proud of himself for having pulled it off. The Maharashtra short-track ice skater had significant successes to speak of before depression pulled him down almost six years ago.

2026-01-27T07:09:22.441196+00:00 IST

Cricket

"He made TRP out of it": Mushtaq believes Sehwag made headlines

Pakistan's legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq recalled his encounters with India's star batter Virender Sehwag back in 2004, saying he faced him only twice, including the Multan Test, where Sehwag scored 309.

2026-01-27T06:20:08.168145+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka announces six-match white-ball tour

Sri Lanka has announced a six-match tour of the West Indies, with matches scheduled for February and March 2026.

2026-01-27T06:02:20.854757+00:00 IST

Tennis

Australian Open: World No.1 Sabalenka storms into final four

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka crushed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic's Australian Open dream run, securing a 6-3, 6-0 victory on Rod Laver Arena in under 90 minutes.

2026-01-27T05:55:37.875612+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mushtaq speaks on over strained relations between India-Pakistan

India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral series since 2012-13. In December 2012, Pakistan visited India for a 3-match ODI and 2-match T20I series. The T20 was a draw with India and Pakistan winning a match each, while the visitors took the ODI series 2-1.

2026-01-27T05:12:29.351983+00:00 IST

Cricket

WI captain Hope's T20 batting evolution driven by mindset change

Hope will be leading a solid Windies line-up, though without their top run-getter, Nicholas Pooran (now retired) in the marquee event to be held at India and Sri Lanka from February 7 onwards. The two-time champions are in Group C with England, Nepal, Italy and Scotland and will start off against Scotland in Kolkata on the opening day.

2026-01-27T04:59:26.353669+00:00 IST

Cricket

Scotland remains optimistic about visa clearance for World Cup

Cricket Scotland is optimistic about getting Indian visas for its players, including fast bowler Safyaan Sharif, who has Pakistani heritage, in time for the T20 World Cup opener on February 7.

2026-01-27T03:58:31.872351+00:00 IST

Hockey

"A deserved win": Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' Alexander Hendrickx

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the HIL title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

2026-01-27T03:27:15.966217+00:00 IST

Hockey

Odisha CM congratulates Lancers on winning Men's HIL title

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Vedanta Kalinga Lancers on winning the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

2026-01-27T02:45:08.897903+00:00 IST