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Japan’s Rei Sakamoto and Britain’s Oliver Crawford will meet in the men’s singles semi-finals of the 2026 Delhi Open. Top Indian doubles players also advanced, keeping hopes alive for a home title at the ATP Challenger event

India, the first team to arrive in Australia for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, are settling into their training in Perth ahead of their first match against Vietnam on March 4. The team is highly motivated and ready for competition

India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 has been revealed. The team, placed in Group C, will face Vietnam, Japan, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, with hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

Freelance photographer Mohd Waheeduddin was named best photographer for his pictures taken during the HPRC International Arena Polo Championship in Hyderabad. The award was presented by HPRC President Chaitania R Kumar at the closing ceremony

Australia ended their T20 World Cup campaign on a high note, thrashing Oman by nine wickets in their final group match. Adam Zampa’s four-wicket haul and Mitchell Marsh’s blistering 64 guided the team to the joint-fastest chase in tournament history

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 enters its Super 8 phase, with high-stakes clashes between powerhouse teams. Pakistan, India, and other heavyweights will fight for semi-final spots in a single round-robin format. Zimbabwe’s unexpected rise adds to the excitement

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India has thanked the BCCI for extending major support to visually impaired cricketers. The backing includes travel, accommodation and access to stadiums, helping strengthen men’s and women’s teams and promote inclusive growth in the sport

A seminar on sports medicine and psychology was held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, bringing together experts to discuss injury prevention, mental health and performance management. Speakers stressed teamwork, scientific methods and a growth mindset for athletes

Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney shared a record opening stand as Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I in Canberra. India collapsed late in the chase, allowing the hosts to level the three-match series

Karnataka entered the Ranji Trophy final after 11 years by virtue of a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the semifinal. They will face Jammu and Kashmir in the title clash at Hubballi, aiming for their ninth championship

Five players from Osmania University have been selected to represent South Zone in the Vizzy Trophy cricket championship in Goa from March 1 to 7. The selection follows the university’s recent inter-university title win after 26 years

Shai Hope’s fluent 75 and a strong bowling performance helped West Indies defeat Italy by 42 runs in the T20 World Cup. Italy were bowled out for 123 while chasing 166, as the Windies topped Group C

Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza guided Zimbabwe to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Chasing 179, Zimbabwe reached the target in 19.3 overs to enter the Super Eights unbeaten

Shivam Dube revealed how guidance from MS Dhoni and off-season practice helped him improve strike rotation, manage pressure, and bat smartly in the IPL and T20 World Cup. The all-rounder focuses on balancing boundaries with responsibility in death overs.

Para-cyclists trained under the Aditya Mehta Foundation won seven gold, one silver, and one bronze at the 2nd Para Road Cycling National Championship in Medchal. Athletes from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, UP, and J&K showcased exceptional skill and determination.

TSWREIS alumni Sabhavath Babu Naik and P. Shashidhar helped India clinch gold at the Indo-Indonesia Ball Badminton Test Series in Bali, Indonesia. The Association lauded the players’ achievement and recognised their mentors for dedicated training and guidance.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey visited Gachibowli Hockey Complex to review renovations, including two new astro-turfs, ahead of the FIH Women’s World Cup qualifiers. He highlighted coaching programmes, future Hockey India League prospects, and praised State Government support.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the most-capped player in women’s international cricket during the second T20I against Australia, making her 356th appearance. India lead the three-match series 1-0 after a DLS win in Sydney.

The Andhra Senior Women’s cricket team qualified for the quarter-finals of the BCCI Senior Women’s one-day tournament after topping Group D with four wins. Andhra will face Rajasthan in the quarter-final at Chandigarh on February 23.

Andhra Senior Women’s team topped Group D in the BCCI Senior Women’s One Day Tournament to qualify for the quarter-finals, led by Anjali Sarvani. They will face Rajasthan at Chandigarh on 23 February in a historic campaign run

Titans clinch 82-76 win against Sanathnagar Playground in the final at the YMCA Secunderabad

The trophy, engraved with Hyderabad's iconic monuments like the Buddha statue and Charminar, was launched at the 19th Hole on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir reached their first-ever Ranji Trophy final after defeating Bengal by six wickets in the semifinal. Abdul Samad and Vanshaj Sharma guided the chase, while Auqib Nabi starred with the ball in a historic victory

Sahibzada Farhan struck a brilliant maiden century as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in the T20 World Cup. Strong bowling backed up the batting effort as Pakistan entered the Super Eights and secured qualification for the next edition