India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the team will travel to Colombo for their ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s decision to boycott the fixture. India’s schedule includes matches against USA and Namibia before the Colombo trip
06 February,2026 12:40 PM IST | Subodh MayureIndia captain Suryakumar Yadav called for consistent performances from his side in the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting that every match will be challenging despite India being favourites. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized the importance of maintaining the “Indian mentality” and playing good cricket throughout the tournament
06 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Subodh MayureIndia’s U-19 cricket team will face unbeaten England in the ICC U-19 World Cup final on Friday, aiming for a record sixth title. After a dominant semi-final win over Afghanistan, India will rely on key performers including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and returning captain Ayush Mhatre
06 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | PTIAs the 10th ICC T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India faces a challenging start with a group-stage match against the USA. Amid Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash and Bangladesh being replaced by Scotland, India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, seeks to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and claim a record third crown
06 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | R KaushikSri Ma Vidyalaya (Thane) advanced to the semi-finals of the MSSA Manormaben Apte U-16 girls cricket tournament after beating St Joseph’s Convent High School by six wickets at Jolly Gymkhana. A disciplined bowling effort restricted St Joseph’s to 51-4 before Sri Ma chased down the target comfortably in 7.1 overs
06 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamMumbai captain Shardul Thakur expects a hard-fought contest against a strong Karnataka side when the two domestic heavyweights clash in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the MCA-BKC ground. Returning after injury, Thakur said both teams are experienced in knockouts, while Mumbai are hopeful of Sarfaraz Khan recovering from illness
06 February,2026 10:02 AM IST | G KrishnanManchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his side’s remarkable consistency after a dominant 3-1 win over Newcastle United sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in the EFL Cup semi-final. City booked their sixth Wembley final in 11 years, with Guardiola lauding his team’s intensity and approach, while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe rued a poor first-half
06 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | AgenciesWNBA star Cameron Brink has signalled interest in modelling for Playboy, saying she would consider it if her rugby player fiancé Ben Felter approves. The 24-year-old LA Sparks forward, who recently posed for sports and fashion magazine PLAYERS, spoke about her comfort with bold photoshoots and her appreciation for their artistic expression
06 February,2026 10:00 AM IST | AgenciesIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and world champion Samrat Rana won silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Championship, setting a new world and Asian junior record with a score of 479.6. The Indian duo led early but were edged out by Uzbekistan, who claimed gold with a world-record 481.3
06 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | PTIDespite Tanvi Sharma’s stunning three-game win over World No.16 Busanan Ongbamrungphan, India suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Thailand in their second Group Y match of the Badminton Asia Team Championship on Thursday. Wins from Tanvi and the women’s doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were not enough as India lost
06 February,2026 09:51 AM IST | PTIOlympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said he was “truly humbled” and “honoured” after carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Calling the flame a symbol of unity and perseverance, Bindra shared the moment on social media as the Games prepare to begin on Friday
06 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | PTISkipper Smriti Mandhana delivered a knock of 87 runs off 41 deliveries, which was laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums. Shouldering her was Georgia Voll, who smashed 79 runs after facing 54 balls. Her knock included 14 boundaries
05 February,2026 11:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
05 February,2026 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
05 February,2026 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBengaluru skipper Mandhana is just 53 runs shy of receiving the "Orange Cap" in the marquee event. So far, Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur is enjoying the top spot on the leading run-scorers list with 342 runs in eight matches. Mandhana is placed third with 290 runs in eight games, followed by MI's Nat Sciver-Brunt with 321 runs
05 February,2026 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Ahead of the tournament, Team India is placed in Group A along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
05 February,2026 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
05 February,2026 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIshan Kishan’s explosive 53 off 20 balls, backed by impactful cameos from Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, helped India post 240/6 and register a 30-run victory over South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at Navi Mumbai
05 February,2026 05:19 PM IST | Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | ANIRoyal Challengers Bengaluru will look to clinch their second Women’s Premier League title and draw level with Mumbai Indians when they face Delhi Capitals in Thursday’s final. Skipper Smriti Mandhana’s RCB have enjoyed a stellar season marked by resilience and timely individual performances, including key knocks from Grace Harris and Gautami Naik
05 February,2026 01:35 PM IST | Vadodara | PTIBollywood actor Sanya Malhotra delivered a high-energy dance performance ahead of the WPL Eliminator between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants in Vadodara, calling it one of her finest live shows. The 33-year-old said training like an athlete over the past year transformed her approach to fitness and discipline
05 February,2026 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesSri Ma Vidyalaya (Thane) registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over Adarsha Vidyalaya (Bhandup) in the MSSA Manoramben Apte U-16 girls knockout tournament. After restricting their opponents to 36-5, the Thane side chased down the target in just 2.3 overs
05 February,2026 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal against former club Chelsea earned Arsenal a 1-0 second-leg win and a 4-2 aggregate victory, sending the Gunners to the EFL Cup final at Wembley. Manager Mikel Arteta called the moment “magical”, while Declan Rice said Arsenal’s hunger to end their trophy drought is driving their strong performances this season
05 February,2026 11:50 AM IST | London | AgenciesCathedral and John Connon School won the U-12 girls title, while Campion High School clinched the boys crown at the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) Inter-school Knockout Cup at Azad Maidan
Mumbai Knights players Nishka Parkash and Diti Kanungo played a key role as India finished runners-up at the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Bangkok. For the two Mumbai girls, it marked their maiden appearance in Indian colours, with both making significant contributions and crediting their club’s intense training
Olympian Esha Singh continued her fine form by clinching the women’s individual 10m air pistol gold on the opening day of the Asian Championship, scoring 239.8 in the final. World champion Samrat Rana added to India’s tally with a bronze in the men’s 10m air pistol event
05 February,2026 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
