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Mohd Siraj, captaining Hyderabad against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, said the green wicket would challenge both batters and bowlers. He praised young talent Aman Rao, while Mumbai’s stand-in skipper Siddesh Lad stressed preparation and a competitive pitch

The third National Para Kabaddi Championship will be held in Visakhapatnam from January 23 to 26, organised by Dr Deepa Malik’s NGO Wheeling Happiness Foundation and Andhra MetTech Zone under IPKA. Twenty State teams and 400 athletes will participate

The ICC has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures to Sri Lanka, confirming matches will be played in India. Security reviews found no credible threat, with the ICC warning against setting a precedent for venue changes

Hyderabad face Mumbai in a crucial Ranji Trophy Group D clash at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Injuries to Tanmay Agarwal, Tanay Thyagarajan and Nitesh Reddy hurt Hyderabad, while Mohd Siraj leads the side against Siddesh Lad’s in-form Mumbai

Karan Singh defeated Udit Kamboj in a three-set battle at the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament. Rifqi Fitriadi overcame Amit Vales, while Ishaque Eqbal and Sidharth Rawat also advanced. Indian doubles pairs impressed in the pre-quarterfinals

Tilottama Sen clinched consecutive 50m Rifle 3P titles at the National Selection Trials in Delhi. Aishwary Tomar topped men’s T2, while Manu Bhaker won the 25m Pistol T1 event. Swapnil Kusale and Rudraankksh Patil also impressed in rifle finals

Former India captain Rohit Sharma said missing the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time will feel strange, while reflecting on leadership, team bonding, tough selection calls and the importance of transparent communication during major tournaments.

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell regained the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings after a prolific series against India, scoring 352 runs and leading the visitors to their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil.

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open, with Sabalenka and Gauff dominating their matches, while Alcaraz overcame a tough challenge from Yannick Hanfmann, keeping his career Grand Slam quest alive

National pole vault record holder Dev Kumar Meena and his coach were forced to deboard a train at Panvel after being denied permission to carry poles. They later paid a fine to travel, sparking outrage and calls for clear guidelines

Indian chess star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo. The world number four, who qualified for the Candidates Tournament, will return after his 2024 victory over Magnus Carlsen, continuing his rise in elite chess

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 51 to guide Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 66 not out lifted MI to 154, but Jemimah ensured DC chased it down in 19 overs

Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals lead Punjab Royals 3-2 at the halfway stage of their Pro Wrestling League 2026 clash in Noida. Mukul Dahiya, Rohit Rahal and Aman Sehrawat secured wins, while Ana Godinez and Priya Malik kept Punjab in contention

The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy will be hosted by Assam for the seventh time. Matches will be played in Dhakuakhana, Dhemaji and Silapathar, with 12 teams competing. The final is scheduled for February 8, streamed live on FIFA+

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha stormed into the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with strong quarterfinal wins in Bhubaneswar and Khordha. The semifinals will be played on January 21

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open second round after Frenchman Hugo Gaston retired injured while trailing 6-2, 6-1. The two-time defending champion extended his winning run at Melbourne Park to 15 matches and now chases a historic third consecutive title

Tilottama Sen won the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the National Selection Trials in Delhi, while Niraj Kumar topped the men’s event. Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu secured the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol title as India’s top shooters impressed

Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 3-2 in their final league stage match of the Hero Hockey India League at Kalinga Stadium. Goals from Zachary Wallace, Amandeep Lakra and Shilanand Lakra sealed the win, keeping Toofans alive in the tournament

Costa Rican coach Amelia Valverde has been appointed as head coach of the Indian senior women’s football team. Valverde, who previously led Costa Rica and CF Monterrey to success, joins the Blue Tigresses ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

K Prathika struck a match-winning century to guide Team B past Team C in the HCA Senior Women’s one-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Y Trisha Poojitha also impressed with an unbeaten 61 as Team A defeated Team D

Medhansh Agarwal, Mahaprasada and CV Chetan Aditya produced standout performances in the HCA under-14 two-day probables matches in Hyderabad. Medhansh struck 139, Mahaprasada scored 108, while Chetan hit an unbeaten 111 and took four wickets

The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was inaugurated at the NDS Stadium in Ladakh. The ice sports leg will conclude on January 26, followed by snow events in Gulmarg. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya praised Ladakh’s successful hosting

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has been ruled out of the TATA WPL 2026 due to injury. Vaishnavi Sharma, a left-arm spinner and member of India’s U19 World Cup-winning squad, joins MI as her replacement for Rs 30 lakh

Mayank Gupta will captain Hyderabad in the Col CK Nayudu Trophy under-23 match against Vidarbha at NFC from January 23. A Avanish Rao is vice-captain, with S Dheeraj Goud and others named in the squad