T20 WC: Unchanged Pakistan elect to bowl, Abhishek, Kuldeep return for India

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in a high-stakes Group A clash in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. As has been the case in India-Pakistan clashes, both captains didn’t shake hands at toss time. […]
T20 WC: Rohit Sharma in attendance with ICC chair Jay Shah in Colombo

Colombo, Feb 15 (IANS) Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as the ICC ambassador for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, was seen interacting with the ICC chairman Jay Shah during the Group A high-voltage clash against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Under his leadership, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup. […]
T20 WC: ‘Probably one of my best for USA,’ says Sanjay after match-winning 68-run knock

Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) Player of the Match Sanjay Krishnamurthi said that patience against spin and a calculated late assault helped him produce one of his finest knocks for USA in their 31-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Sanjay smashed a blistering 68 off […]
Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle move into fifth round of FA Cup

London, Feb 15 (IANS) Liverpool advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup by defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Anfield. Curtis Jones opened the scoring in the round-four tie after 42 minutes to set the hosts on their way. The Reds’ spot in Monday night’s draw was confirmed by a Dominik Szoboszlai […]
Tennis: Balaji-Oberleitner clinch Terega Open Pau Pyrenees doubles title

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India’s N. Sriram Balaji and Austria’s Neil Oberleitner continued their impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit by capturing the men’s doubles title at the Terega Open Pau Pyrenees in Pau, France, on Saturday. Competing as the top seeds at the ATP Challenger 125 event, the Indo-Austrian duo edged second […]
Annabel Sutherland wins second consecutive Belinda Clarke award

Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) Annabel Sutherland has etched her name even deeper into Australian cricket history, becoming only the fifth woman to win consecutive Belinda Clark Awards after another commanding year in the national colours. The 24-year-old all-rounder was named Australia’s premier women’s cricketer at a presentation at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, polling […]
T20 WC: All stats from Windies win over Nepal in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overcame Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in […]
AI seen as catalyst, not threat, at India summit: Rubrik CEO

Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next week, Bipul Sinha, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rubrik, cast the gathering as a pivot point for a country seeking to move the global artificial intelligence debate away from fear and toward practical outcomes that reshape governments, businesses […]
India aims to achieve ‘AI for All’ via 7-Sutra roadmap

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India’s AI Governance Guidelines are anchored in seven ‘Sutras’ to ensure that AI serves as an enabler for inclusive development, economic growth, and global competitiveness, while effectively addressing risks to individuals and society through proportionate, evidence-based measures, according to an official explainer issued on Sunday. Through this structured and forward-looking […]
PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Expo 2026 on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here on Monday, according to a PMO statement. The Expo will be held from February 16 to 20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit, at the same venue. Spread across 10 arenas covering more than […]