Sports

CM Cup Kabaddi in Maktal should be organised on a grand scale: Minister Vakiti Srihari

18 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (UNI) Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari on Wednesday called upon public representatives and officials to take the organisation of the CM Cup–2026 state-level Kabaddi competitions seriously and ensure they are conducted on a grand scale in Maktal.

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DLTA felicitates Indian Davis Cup team for winning against the Dutch

18 Feb 2026 | 2:27 PM

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New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for its outstanding win
over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers, on the sidelines of the ongoing Delhi Open ATP Challenger last evening.

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AIFF signs MoU with Ryan Group of Institutions

18 Feb 2026 | 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ryan Group of Institutions to introduce structured football and futsal programmes across the group’s schools. .

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Padikkal suffers injury in Ranji semifinals

18 Feb 2026 | 2:15 PM

Lucknow, Feb 18 (UNI) Karnataka batsman Devdutt Padikkal suffered an injury scare on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semifinal against Uttarakhand, overshadowing his career-best innings.

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Scotland player Munsey reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

18 Feb 2026 | 2:11 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (UNI) Scotland player George Munsey has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code
of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group C match against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Indian women’s football team to face Australian clubs

18 Feb 2026 | 1:34 PM

Perth, Feb 18 (UNI) The Indian women's national football team will play two friendly matches against Australian club sides Perth RedStar FC and Perth Azzurri on February 19 and 23, respectively, as part of their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.

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Ricky Ponting slams Australia's 'Poor' T20 WC campaign after Zimbabwe defeat

18 Feb 2026 | 1:34 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (UNI) Ricky Ponting has described Australia’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as “really poor”, saying their defeat to Zimbabwe proved decisive in their early exit from the tournament.
Australia managed just one win from three matches and were knocked out of contention for the Super Eights stage, with the former captain pointing to injuries and underwhelming performances from key players as major setbacks.

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Abdullah congratulates J&K team on Ranji Trophy final, hopes for future India representation

18 Feb 2026 | 1:19 PM

Jammu, Feb 18 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir team for reaching the Ranji Trophy final and expressed hope that more players from the region would go on to represent India.

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Brad Currie calls playing in front of massive Indian crowds a “dream come true”

18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) Scotland all-rounder Brad Currie described playing in front of massive crowds in India as a dream come true despite his side’s seven-wicket loss to Nepal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Brad Currie calls playing in front of massive Indian crowds a “dream come true”

18 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) Scotland all-rounder Brad Currie described playing in front of massive crowds in India as a dream come true despite his side’s seven-wicket loss to Nepal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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Nepal captain Rohit Paudel praises Dipendra Airee's match-winning knock in T20WC victory

18 Feb 2026 | 11:17 AM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (UNI) Nepal captain Rohit Paudel credited Dipendra Singh Airee for leading the team’s successful chase in their seven-wicket win against Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. .

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Eden Gardens, Premadasa set for epic T20 showdowns

18 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM

Kolkata/Colombo, Feb 18 (UNI) Wednesday promises one of the most captivating stories of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as debutants Italy face the mighty West Indies at Eden Gardens.

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Nepal's historic win ignites Himalayan minnows revolution

17 Feb 2026 | 11:24 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Feb 17 (UNI) Make no mistake- Nepal's victory over Scotland at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is more than just a win; it's a declaration. Himalayan cricket has arrived, and the minnows- Nepal, Afghanistan, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Oman, UAE- are no longer just filling the fixture list. They are proving they can stand toe-to-toe with the big boys and shake up the game.

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Sourav backs 14 other captains seeking better treatment for Imran in Pak jail

17 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM

Kolkata, Feb 17 (UNI) Backing 14 former national team captains, ex Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan, now in jail, "should be looked after and respected" and hoped he would get the "right treatment".

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Nepal seal historic win over Scotland at T20 World Cup

17 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (UNI) Dipendra Singh Airee scored a monumental half-century to guide Nepal
past the finish line at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday night, sealing their first win at the
T20 World Cup since 2014.

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