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1,000 WPL runs, Orange Cap, 2nd league title, records: RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana's purple patch continues

Vadodara, Feb. 5 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana led the Red and Gold franchise to the second Women's Premier League (WPL) title, securing the Orange Cap for most runs thi... Read More


Record 430,000 visit FIFA Museum in 2025

GENEVA, Feb. 5 -- The FIFA Museum welcomed a record 430,000 visitors in 2025 and reached almost a record 10 million engagements with its digital content, the museum announced on Wednesday. Exhibition... Read More


SC removes bar on Anurag Thakur's role in BCCI

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the restriction imposed on BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur, permitting him to hold office and participate in the affairs of the B... Read More


T20 WC: Sri Lanka aim to overcome poor home run; bank on Nissanka-Perera, Hasaranga-Theekshana duos

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- A mixed-bag Sri Lanka would be relying on key players like Pathum Nissanka, skipper Dasun Shanaka, spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana as they head into the T20 W... Read More


"Unique circumstances": Scotland captain Riche Berrington on late entry in T20 World Cup

Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- Scotland captain Richie Berrington acknowledged the unique circumstances surrounding his team's late entry into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but said the squad is focused on making t... Read More


Ishan Kishan's candid admission after T20 World Cup warm-up blitz: 'Wanted to open the batting'

India, Feb. 5 -- Gearing up for the T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan stole the show in India's warm-up fixture against South Africa on Wednesday in Navi Mumbai. The wicketkeeper-batter smacked 53 off 20 ba... Read More


Sumit Nagal declares match-ready ahead of Davis Cup Tie against Netherlands

Bengaluru, Feb. 5 -- Sumit Nagal's preparation for the Davis Cup tie in Bengaluru has been as much a mental test as a physical one. The Indian tennis player, who battled injury after Bangkok, says he ... Read More


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif breaks silence on boycotting T20 World Cup clash against India: 'We are with Bangladesh'

India, Feb. 5 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has finally broken his silence on the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against India, saying the entire government is st... Read More


17-year-old teen sensation Lilli Tagger emerges as strong contender at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- At just 17 years of age, Lilli Tagger has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, booking her place in the quarter finals of the tourna... Read More


"It is a great feeling to come to India and play World Cup": USA Captain Monank Patel

Colombo, Feb. 5 -- Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus and USA skipper Monank Patel addressed the media during a captains' briefing in Colombo on Thursday, sharing ins... Read More