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Indian cricket captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri, recognising their impact across formats and their roles as leading figures in the men’s and women’s games.
Mumbai confirmed their place in the Ranji Trophy knockouts with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Hyderabad, also securing a bonus point. Musheer Khan led the bowling effort with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad were bundled out, after which Mumbai quickly completed a small chase to stay on top of their group standings.
Mumbai sealed a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy Group D, earning a bonus point and confirming a spot in the knockout stage. The result strengthens Mumbai’s position as a serious title contender in India’s premier domestic red-ball tournament.
Mumbai qualified for the Ranji Trophy knockout stage after beating Hyderabad by nine wickets and securing a bonus point. The result strengthens Mumbai’s domestic season and sharpens the race for places as teams push for late-season momentum and selection attention.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya pulled off an acrobatic catch in the third T20I against New Zealand at Guwahati, creating a standout moment early in the match. The highlight added to the momentum of an India side in strong form in the series.
As T20 World Cup buzz builds, the ICC trophy is set to be displayed at Nirman School in Ahmedabad on 28 January 2026, a venue linked to India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, with viewing access planned for students and invited guests.
Mumbai booked a Ranji Trophy knockout berth with a nine-wicket win over Hyderabad, collecting a bonus point and strengthening their position at the top of Group D. Musheer Khan led the bowling effort with a five-wicket haul, before Mumbai completed a small chase quickly to seal an outright result.
Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh is two matches away from surpassing Dilip Tirkey’s long-standing national record of 412 international appearances. However, with selection debates ahead of upcoming fixtures, the landmark could arrive amid uncertainty rather than celebration.
Hardik Pandya produced a standout fielding moment in the third T20I against New Zealand in Guwahati, completing a leaping catch to dismiss Devon Conway early. With India leading the five-match series 2-0, the hosts opted to bowl first and struck quickly, using sharp fielding and early new-ball pressure to set the tone.
Mumbai booked a place in the Ranji Trophy knockouts after a dominant nine-wicket win over Hyderabad in a Group D match, also earning a bonus point. Musheer Khan led the bowling effort with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad were dismissed for 302 in their second innings before Mumbai completed a small chase.
Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh is two matches away from becoming the country’s most-capped player, with 411 appearances and the record currently at 412. Even as the milestone nears, questions remain about his future role in the national setup, highlighting the tension between legacy, selection cycles, and team transitions.
The ICC has issued revised fixtures for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh’s withdrawal from travel to India. Scotland has been named as the replacement team, prompting schedule changes ahead of the tournament that begins in early February 2026 and is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.