Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field first against the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Friday, in Navi Mumbai.
Amid the uncertainty of Bangladesh visiting India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, former men's team captain Tamim said that the BCB should look to resolve the issue at hand via dialogue, keeping the country's cricketing interests and future at the forefront. Tamim made this statement on the
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 9: BMW Group India kick-started the much-awaited BMW Golf Cup 2026, marking the return of the country's premier amateur golf tournament for its 16th edition. The Chennai leg was hosted at the prestigious Tamil Nadu Golf Federation on Anna Salai.
Notably, the winner of the Women's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 will receive Rs 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will take home Rs 1 crore. Also, Ranchi Royals, who finished third, will be awarded Rs 50 lakh. In addition, the Player of the Tournament will earn Rs 20 lakh, while individual
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who is currently in South Africa for his commentary duties in the ongoing SA20 season, said that the frequent scheduling of ICC tournaments has reduced their novelty and value for fans and viewers. He argued that ICC championships should be spaced out i
After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in the tournament's history, both having 15 each.
India's Lakshya Sen crashed out of the Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament, losing to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Lucina von der Heyde (2', 47'), Sangita Kumari (24'), and Hannah Cotter (55', 60') scored goals for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10', 58') netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the Final of the tournament, as per a Hockey India press release.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 8: Kauvery Hospital and Tamil Nadu Seniors Tennis Club successfully organised the Open Tennis Tournament for senior citizens on January 3rd and 4th at the YMCA Grounds, Nandanam, Chennai.
After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in tournament's history, both having 15 each. Whi
Shaheen Shah Afridi stated that his rehabilitation is progressing well and is being closely monitored by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Afridi is currently recovering from a knee injury but remains confident of making a timely return before the marquee tournament.