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Hardik Pandya produced a standout fielding moment during India’s third T20I against New Zealand in Guwahati, completing an athletic leaping catch that removed opener Devon Conway early. The moment came with India leading the five-match series 2-0 after choosing to bowl first.
Mumbai entered the Ranji Trophy knockouts after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets in a Group D match, adding a valuable bonus point. With one league match still to play, Mumbai sit top of the group table, strengthened by a dominant first-innings effort and a decisive finish on day four.
The 2026 Padma Awards list includes major sporting names, with tennis great Vijay Amritraj receiving the Padma Bhushan and cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur awarded the Padma Shri.
Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been derailed after the ICC decided to replace the team with Scotland. The dispute centred on Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for scheduled games, citing security concerns, and the board later said it lacked government clearance to travel.
Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in the Women’s Premier League, handing RCB their first defeat of the season and strengthening Delhi’s chances in the playoff race.
Mumbai sealed a Ranji Trophy knockout berth with a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad, collecting a bonus point in the process. Hyderabad were bowled out for 302 in their second innings, and Mumbai chased a small target to finish the job, strengthening their position at the top of Group D.
Mumbai secured qualification for the Ranji Trophy knockout stage with a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, adding a bonus point that strengthened their position at the top of the table. Musheer Khan starred with a five-wicket haul in Hyderabad’s second innings, after which Mumbai chased a small target to complete an emphatic result.
Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in Vadodara, snapping RCB’s five-match winning run in the Women’s Premier League. RCB were bowled out for 109 and, despite early wickets, couldn’t defend the total as Laura Wolvaardt anchored the chase.
Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri, one of India’s top civilian honours, recognising their contributions to the sport. The announcement highlights their impact across formats and their role in shaping modern Indian cricket, reflecting a wider push to celebrate sporting excellence through national awards.
Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur have been named to receive the Padma Shri, recognising their contributions to the sport and their influence across formats. The announcement, part of the Padma Awards list revealed on January 25, 2026, highlights how the two have shaped India’s modern cricket era—Rohit as a leading figure in men’s cricket and Harmanpreet as a trailblazer for the women’s game.
India’s Padma Awards 2026 list includes major sporting names, with Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur receiving the Padma Shri for their contributions to cricket. The honours spotlight recent achievements and long-term impact, alongside other athletes and sports contributors recognised across disciplines.
The ICC has issued an updated schedule for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup (co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka) after Bangladesh pulled out, with the board citing lack of clearance and security concerns for travel to India.