Left stranded midway, it was his pilot who helped him find swimmers to support his historic crossing. On February 12, India’s Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Asian para-swimmer to cross New Zealand’s Cook Strait. At 38, 70 per cent disabled and reliant on a wheelchair
18 February,2026 01:07 PM IST | Tarun VermaAs India bowling coach Morne Morkel and elder brother Albie, SA’s specialist consultant, will be in opposite camps for Sunday’s Super 8 clash, the latter insists Indo-Protean rivalry will be at its peak
18 February,2026 10:32 AM IST | Santosh SuriMexico is preparing to counter potential drone threats during this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it is co-hosting with the United States and Canada. At military base in Mexico City, soldiers demonstrated anti-drone systems that will be deployed at stadiums and fan zones. The three host cities in Mexico; Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey
18 February,2026 02:07 PM IST | AFPIt’s been a frenetic last six days for Suryakumar Yadav’s India. They played Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday, reached Colombo on Friday night, trained on Saturday, beat Pakistan on Sunday, travelled to Ahmedabad on Monday
18 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | R KaushikBoth teams got a point each, which helped Zimbabwe reach five points, thus eliminating 2021 champions, Australia, reaching the next round, as, even if they win their last match, they can only get to four points, while Sri Lanka already top Group B with six and Zimbabwe have five
18 February,2026 10:25 AM IST | AgenciesAuqib Nabi starred with a nine-wicket match haul and a crucial 42 as Jammu and Kashmir cricket team took control against Bengal cricket team, despite Mohammed Shami’s career-best 8 for 90 in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. Auqib Nabi delivered a performance for the ages, claiming nine wickets in the match and scoring a counter-attacking 42 at No. 9
18 February,2026 10:26 AM IST | PTIPratika Rawal has been recalled to the India women's national cricket team squad for the ODI series against Australia women's national cricket team after recovering from an ankle injury. Batter Pratika Rawal has returned to India’s women’s cricket squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting February 24 in Brisbane
18 February,2026 10:27 AM IST | PTISikandar Raza said Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is just one step in their bigger mission, after a washed-out match against Ireland cricket team confirmed their progression. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza hailed his team’s resilience after they advanced to the Super 8s following a rain-hit clash again
18 February,2026 08:42 AM IST | IANSIndia’s para badminton star Pramod Bhagat said winning a record sixth singles gold at the BWF Para World Championships was especially meaningful as it helped him surpass his idol Lin Dan’s five world titles. Pramod Bhagat described his sixth men’s singles gold medal in the SL3 category as the most satisfying achievement of his career
18 February,2026 10:24 AM IST | Karan ShankarHardik Pandya has credited his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his excitement for cricket and push towards realising his full batting potential. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has revealed that a renewed personal phase in his life, supported by Mahieka Sharma, has helped him reconnect with the joy of playing cricket
18 February,2026 01:06 PM IST | A CorrespondentLovlina Borgohain turned heads on social media after sharing a stunning photo of herself draped in a blue and pink saree, delighting her followers with a message on elegance. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain showcased a graceful new look in a recent Instagram post, where she was seen wearing a striking blue and pink saree
18 February,2026 10:22 AM IST | A CorrespondentUsman Khawaja has announced that he and his wife Rachel are expecting their third child. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram. Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja revealed that he and wife Rachel are soon to welcome another addition to their family. Khawaja and Rachel are already parents to two daughters Aisha, five, and Ayla, three
18 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | A CorrespondentAhead of the match, Sri Lanka's batting consultant Vikram Rathour confirmed that slinger Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament
18 February,2026 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the clash, the Netherlands' skipper Scott Edwards sees the match as a massive opportunity to play against the hosts in one of the biggest stadiums in the world
18 February,2026 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir cricket team scripted history by entering their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, defeating two-time champions Bengal cricket team by six wickets in the semifinal at Kalyani. Sixty-seven years after their maiden Ranji appearance
18 February,2026 01:51 PM IST | Kalyani (West Bengal) | PTIScott Edwards has called for more bilateral matches between associate nations and Test-playing countries, saying consistent exposure is key for teams like the Netherlands national cricket team to progress. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards believes the strong performances of associate teams in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 should open doors
18 February,2026 10:29 AM IST | Ahmedabad | PTINew Zealand national cricket team stormed into the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket win over Canada national cricket team in Chennai. Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra powered the chase, while Canada’s Yuvraj Samra struck a historic century
18 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Chennai | AFPHaving put to chase a target of 171 runs, Nepal posted 171 runs for the loss of three wickets in 19.2 overs. Facing 23 balls, Airee played a match-winning knock of 50 runs, laced with four boundaries and three maximums
17 February,2026 11:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite the struggles in the two matches, Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted
17 February,2026 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPakistan's spinner Usman Tariq, who has an unusual stop-start bowling action, said that there is no pressure in the dressing room and stated that winning and losing are part of the game
17 February,2026 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZimbabwe became the seventh team to get a ticket to the Super 8s, completing group G1 also comprising India, South Africa and West Indies
17 February,2026 06:27 PM IST | Pallekele | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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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Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to deliver against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., praising the healthy competition between Saka and Noni Madueke at Arsenal F.C.. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke is benefitting both club and country as the Gunners prepare for Wednesdays Premier League
18 February,2026 10:21 AM IST | London | AFPDefending champions FC Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat against Girona FC, slipping two points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. Barcelona’s title defence suffered a setback on Monday as Girona staged a stirring comeback to win 2-1 in an enthralling Catalan derby
Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has urged caution ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica. Still hurting from a recent 2-1 defeat, Madrid aim to avoid history repeating itself in the crucial 180-minute tie
Two-time Olympic champions Sweden will face the United States in the men’s ice hockey quarter-finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics after defeating Latvia 5-1 in a qualification playoff. Playing at the Santagiulia Arena in Milan, Sweden delivered a dominant performance to secure their place in the last eight
18 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Milan, Italy | AFPADVERTISEMENT
