Reflecting on India’s six-wicket defeat to South Africa in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Old Trafford, head coach Amol Muzumdar backed his young bowling attack despite their struggles against seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, whose match-winning knock exposed the side’s inexperience and halted India's winning momentum.
India crowned a remarkable campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts New Zealand in the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 in Auckland on Sunday, securing the title and earning promotion to next season’s FIH Pro League.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are all set to feature in crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures as the race for the knockout stage intensifies.
The Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) has terminated the services of athletics coach Krishna Kunal, weightlifting coach Rocky Kumar and chief weightlifting coach Gurvinder Singh after a surprise inspection allegedly uncovered suspected doping-related materials at the State Sports Academy.
The ICC has launched new post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, providing a structured framework to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after childbirth.
The ICC has said it is awaiting formal communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but stressed that such decisions can have long-term consequences for the sport.
The Pakistan government has directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to play India in the upcoming tournament, even as it granted conditional approval for the national team to take part in the World Cup.
Ponting, who led Australia to World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007, also backed his former side to make a deep run in the tournament beginning February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after narrowly defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in a tense final on Sunday. Following their victory, head coach Virender Dahiya attributed the franchise’s success to its long-term vision and emphasised the league's significance for emerging wrestlers.
Australia’s preparations for the T20 World Cup have been hit by further uncertainty, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood set to miss the early part of the tournament as he continues rehabilitation from an Achilles issue in Sydney.
