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India eye early punch as SA power-hitters stand in way

Chandigarh, Dec 10 (UNI) India step into the second T20I against South Africa on Thursday with the confidence of a side that knows the script, knows the setting, and knows precisely where the match can be seized.
Their focus is clear - deliver early breakthroughs and shut the door before South Africa’s young hitters, Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis, can even begin to walk through it.
After the 101-run demolition of the visitors in the opening match, India recognise that these first six overs are their zone of control. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have been the architects of that dominance, bending the new ball, nudging the lengths, and creating pressure that forces mistakes.
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Harmanpreet Kaur leads India women’s Test squad against Australia

24 Jan 2026 | 12:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 24 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s squad for the one-off Test against Australia Women, along with the India ‘A’ team for the ACC Rising Stars Women’s Asia Cup.
The Women’s Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the Test match against Australia Women, scheduled to be played at the WACA in Perth from March 6 to 9, 2026, following the conclusion of the white-ball series.

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Gavaskar praises Suryakumar's 'mature' innings against New Zealand

24 Jan 2026 | 12:08 PM

Nagpur, Jan 24 (UNI) Former India captain and JioStar expert Sunil Gavaskar lauded skipper Suryakumar Yadav's composed innings in India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, highlighting his match awareness and the maturity shown during a crucial partnership with Ishan Kishan.

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Manush Shah, Diya Chitale win Contender Muscat mixed doubles

24 Jan 2026 | 11:23 AM

Muscat, Jan 24 (UNI) India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale claimed the mixed doubles title at the WTT Contender Muscat 2026 on Friday, defeating China's Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao 3-2 in a thrilling five-game final at the Sultan Qaboos Sport Complex.
According to Olympics.com, the third-seeded Indian pair prevailed 3-2 (11-5, 5-11, 11-5, 5-11, 13-11) in a closely contested 37-minute match to secure their second mixed doubles crown at a WTT Contender event.

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Sinner battles past Spizzirri to take lead at Australian Open

24 Jan 2026 | 10:53 AM

Melbourne, Jan 24 (UNI) Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past American qualifier Eliot Spizzirri in a gruelling third-round clash at the Australian Open on Saturday, holding a slender lead after three sets.
The world No. 2 recovered from physical discomfort and a mid-match interruption to edge ahead 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 after nearly three hours on court at Rod Laver Arena, as per the ATP official website.

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Ishan Kishan credits self-belief for India return after being dropped

24 Jan 2026 | 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (UNI) India opener Ishan Kishan said his return to form and place in the national team was driven by a simple question he asked himself while away from international cricket: whether he could perform at the highest level again.

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