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Feb 08, 2026

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 set across India and Sri Lanka; opening matches feature Pakistan v...

ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, will be staged over 30 days from 7 February to 8 March. A total of 55 matches will be played at eight venues, five in India and three in Sri Lanka. The campaign opener features Pakistan against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will also start on the opening day, facing the United States at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In T20 cricket, teams play 20 overs per side and matches finish in about three to four hours. The format rewards power hitting and momentum shifts within a few overs.

55 matches at eight venues (five in India, three in Sri Lanka).
Tournament dates: 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Opening match: Pakistan vs Netherlands in Colombo.
India’s campaign begins against the United States at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, led by Suryakumar Yadav.
T20 format specifics: 20 overs per side, roughly 3–4 hours per match.

Para Throwball Federation Cup 2026: Jharkhand women win gold

Jharkhand’s women’s team clinched gold in the Para Throwball National Federation Cup 2026 with a 21-17 victory over hosts Rajasthan in the final at Jhunjhunu. The tournament, held from 3 to 5 February, showcased high-quality competition and tactical discipline. In the men’s category, Andhra Pradesh won the title, Telangana were runners-up, and Haryana took bronze. Jharkhand finished fourth after a closely contested semifinal. The event highlighted para throwball talent and provided a platform for athletes with disabilities to demonstrate skill and teamwork.

Women’s gold: Jharkhand; final score 21-17 vs Rajasthan.
Dates: February 3–5, 2026; venue: Jhunjhunu.
Men’s category: Andhra Pradesh champions; Telangana runners-up; Haryana bronze.
Jharkhand finished fourth; strong semifinal performance.
Event showcases para throwball talent and inclusion.

Feb 07, 2026

India win U19 World Cup final in Harare, set new record margin

India clinched the under-19 cricket World Cup title for a sixth time, defeating England by 100 runs in the final held in Harare on 6 February 2026. The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the tone with a stunning 175 off 80 balls, helping India post 411 for 9 in 50 overs. Ayush Mhatre’s side then restricted England, with Caleb Falconer scoring 115 off 67, but they were dismissed short of the target. India progressed through the tournament with a perfect record. The match marked a new world record for the largest margin of victory in a U19 World Cup final. (Sources: Deccan Chronicle; match reports, 6 February 2026.)

India won their 6th U19 World Cup title (record).
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls for India.
India posted 411/9 in 50 overs; England were all out chasing the target.
Caleb Falconer top-scored for England with 115 off 67 balls.
Ayush Mhatre captained India; team finished the tournament with a perfect record.
Final held in Harare on 6 February 2026.

Feb 06, 2026

RCB Women Win WPL 2026 With Historic Chase

In the Women's Premier League 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down 204 to beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in Vadodara. The match featured a record 165‑run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, the highest for any wicket in WPL history. DC had posted 203 for 4, with Jemimah Rodrigues anchoring a 57 and Laura Wolvaardt contributing 44. RCB’s late partnership sealed their second WPL title and extended DC’s run of finals disappointments. The final is regarded as one of the finest in women’s T20 cricket.

Event: WPL 2026 final; RCB vs DC; Vadodara.
Result: RCB won by six wickets; chased 204.
Key partnership: Mandhana–Voll 165 runs for the second wicket.
DC innings: 203/4; notable scores from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt.
Significance: RCB’s second WPL title; DC’s final heartbreak.

Feb 05, 2026

Esha Singh wins gold at Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship

Olympian Esha Singh clinched gold in the women’s 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship, held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi. The 21-year-old shooter finished with 239.8 points in the final, edging Cheng Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei (silver, 235.4) and Yu Ai-Wen (bronze, 217.7). In the Women’s Team event, Esha joined Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh to win gold with a combined 1,726 points. In the men’s event, world champion Samrat Rana earned bronze. The results underline India’s strength in pistol disciplines on the continental stage.

Esha Singh won gold in women’s 10m air pistol (final: 239.8).
Cheng Yen-Ching silver; Yu Ai-Wen bronze in individual event.
Women’s Team gold for Esha, Bhaker, and Suruchi (1,726 total).
Samrat Rana won bronze in men’s 10m event.

Feb 04, 2026

6th Badminton Asia Team Championships begin in Qingdao; India’s teams compete

The 6th Badminton Asia Team Championships commenced in Qingdao, China, with both India’s men’s and women’s teams taking part. India’s women’s squad, defending champions, will compete in Group Y alongside Thailand and Myanmar, while star player PV Sindhu did not participate this year. The men’s team is drawn into Group C with Japan and Singapore. Notable Indian athletes include Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and doubles pair Rankireddy–Shetty, who will lead their respective sides. The tournament runs concurrently with group-stage matches beginning on the opening day.

6th Badminton Asia Team Championships underway in Qingdao.
Women’s team in Group Y; PV Sindhu absent this year.
Men’s team in Group C with Japan and Singapore.
Key players: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Rankireddy–Shetty.
India aims for podium finishes in both sections.

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