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Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 is set for a high-voltage contest as table-toppers Kalinga Lancers face second-placed Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on January 23. Kalinga Lancers Eye Home Advantage and Playoff Glory Kalinga Lancers advance to the playoffs as table toppers with 16 points, while.

London: Former England and Worcestershire left-arm spinner Norman Gifford has died at the age of 85 after a long illness, the England Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday. Gifford was a key player during Worcestershire’s golden era, helping the team win the County Championship in 1964 and 1965. He later took charge as captain, leading Worcestershire to.

The ICC has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board to confirm by Jan 21 whether Bangladesh will play the T20 World Cup 2026 in India.

Once settled, the World No. 8 rattled off nine straight games and claimed 12 of the final 13, wrapping up the contest in just 64 minutes

Nepal have appointed former Australia cricketer Ian Harvey as bowling consultant ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7.

Gauff, who claimed her second major at Roland Garros last year, could run into 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the eighth seed, in the quarterfinals

Ticket sales for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England have crossed 1 lakh, surpassing the 2017 record.

She conceded seven points through double faults, hesitating between safety and aggression on her second serve as Sabalenka pressed relentlessly.

Haryana’s women and Delhi’s men won gold in sepak-takraw at Khelo India Beach Games 2026, while Odisha and Gujarat advanced in women’s beach soccer and Tamil Nadu eyes double volleyball gold.

Sri Lanka have announced their T20I squad for the three-match series against Pakistan starting January 7, as preparations continue.