Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for his tactics during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, particularly his underutilisation of Sunil Narine against Rohit Sharma. Irfan Pathan praised Shardul Thakur's bowling performance.
Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has defended Jasprit Bumrah after the bowler's expensive spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, urging fans and critics to remember his past achievements and allow for off days.
Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani celebrated the team's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their first IPL season-opener win since 2012. She highlighted the team's evolution since their last victory, noting the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah in the 2012 squad.
Nepal-born defender Abneet Bharti has joined the Indian senior men's team camp in Kochi ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, pending FIFA clearance.
Bengaluru FC defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in an ISL match, while Chennaiyin FC secured a win against Kerala Blasters.
Ehsan Malinga shines amid a record SRH chase against MI, claiming the Purple Cap with a disciplined spell and continuing his impressive rise in IPL 2026.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting helped Rajasthan Royals reach 150 for 3 in a rain-curtailed IPL match.
Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders posted a total of 220 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match.
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red-hot form with another fine half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season
Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in their first home game of IPL 2026, focusing on top-order stability against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed his support for Jasprit Bumrah, despite the bowler's recent struggles. Jayawardene also highlighted the team's overall bowling ineffectiveness, particularly in the Power Play overs, as a key area for improvement.
Bournemouth defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates, throwing the Premier League title race wide open and boosting Manchester City's chances.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.
Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, as the five-time champions kick off their pre-season training camp.
Arsenal's title hopes suffer a blow with a home defeat to Bournemouth, while Liverpool strengthens their Champions League aspirations with a win over Fulham. Brentford and Everton draw in a battle of top-five contenders.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.
Two-time Asian Games champion shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor is set to compete in the Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala, aiming to evaluate his form ahead of major events like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
Bengaluru FC defeated Inter Kashi FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League match, with Braian Sanchez scoring twice. The win moves BFC to fourth place in the league standings.
Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face a confident Rajasthan Royals side in their upcoming IPL match. The Royals will be aiming to continue their winning streak.
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner's individual performances could potentially decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.
South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets in T20 World Cup game in Ahmedabad.
Opener Brian Bennett smashed a half-century and pacer Blessing Muzarabani bagged four wickets as Zimbabwe caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup, outclassing Australia by 23 runs.
Bengaluru FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the league leaders.
South African bowler Marco Jansen reveals he studied and attempted to replicate Jasprit Bumrah's bowling technique after watching replays from a Test match in Kolkata, which led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup.
James Milner sets a new Premier League record with his 654th appearance as Brighton beat Brentford 2-0, surpassing Gareth Barry's mark.
Punjab FC defeated Bengaluru FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Nsungusi Jr. Effiong scoring both goals.
A recap of the action of the second week of IPL 2026.
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup match to top Group B in Colombo
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
Zimbabwe aims to secure a Super Eight berth in the T20 World Cup with a win against Ireland, following their victory over Australia. Ireland, after a win against Oman, seeks to end the tournament on a high note despite the absence of their captain.
Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup match.
New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.
Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison won the Australian Open men's doubles crown, defeating Aussie wildcards Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans in straight sets in their first Grand Slam together.
Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.
Kolkata's 'Knight Rider' Allen blows away South Africa, takes NZ into final
Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.
