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UPKL: Sangam Challengers overcome Kanpur Warriors fightback to reach second place
Jan 5, 2026Noida (Uttar Pradesh) , January 5 (ANI): Sangam Challengers produced a composed and resilient performance to defeat Kanpur Warriors 37-32 in the opening match of Day 12 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2,... -
India’s three World Cup-winning skippers honoured at ‘United by Triumph’; star cricketers grace the event
Jan 5, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 5 (ANI): Reliance Foundation founder-chairperson Nita M Ambani called the second edition of 'United in Triumph' a thank you on behalf of every Indian to India's three World Cup-winning teams: men's, women's,... -
JSW Soorma Hockey Club register maiden win in the Women’s Hockey India League 2025-26
Jan 5, 2026Ranchi (Jharkhand) , January 5 (ANI): JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first win of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, beating Ranchi Royals 2-1 at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here... -
Young gun Manas Dhamne stuns fifth seed Matej Dodig on opening day of 10th Bengaluru Open 2026
Jan 5, 2026Bengaluru (Karnataka) , January 5 (ANI): Manas Damne, the 18-year-old from Satara, produced a stunning upset on the opening day of the 10th Bengaluru Open 2026, defeating fifth seed Matej Dodig 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 to book... -
Senior National Boxing: Nikhat, Minakshi, Lovlina start campaign with easy wins
Jan 5, 2026New Delhi , January 5 (ANI): World Champion Minakshi, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain kicked off their campaign in the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with easy... -
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy makes special appearance at ILT20 final; Afghanistan star Naveen-ul-Haq presented with match ticket
Jan 5, 2026New Delhi , January 5 (ANI): With anticipation building ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the prestigious trophy made a special appearance at the International League T20 (ILT20) final between Desert Vipers and... -
“Don’t think of….”: Ponting’s advice to out-of-form Suryakumar to T20 World Cup
Jan 5, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 5 (ANI): Former Australian legend Ricky Ponting backed Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav to regain form ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup this year, saying that he should "trust himself and... -
“Job is to score runs, not survive”: Root backs Smith after poor dismissal at SCG
Jan 5, 2026Sydney , January 5 (ANI): England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test, saying that the job is to "score runs, not to... -
UP Warriorz welcome captain Meg Lanning with heartwarming surprise by young fans
Jan 5, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , January 5 (ANI): UP Warriorz marked the announcement of Meg Lanning as franchise captain with a special celebration hosted by Capri Sports, as groups of young fans and cricketers under 12 came together... -
Travis Head becomes first batter to cross 500 run mark in Ashes with 75+ strike rate
Jan 5, 2026Sydney , January 5 (ANI): Playing his fifth Test in the ongoing Ashes series, Travis Head has become the first batter to rack up 500 in an Ashes series with a strike rate of more than...
