Sports Bulletin February 1: Ishan Kishan scores Maiden T20I Century, Roman Reigns wins Royal Rumble

Check out the best sports developments across the world on February 1 in the Sports Bulletin, that involves India's win over New Zealand, Royal Rumble and more.

Ishan Kishan dazzles with maiden T20I Century

Ishan Kishan delivered a breathtaking performance in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at Thiruvananthapuram on January 31, 2026. The left-handed opener smashed his maiden T20I century, scoring 103 off just 43 balls with six fours and ten massive sixes at a strike rate of nearly 240. This explosive knock helped India post a formidable 271/5, marking his first international ton in the format and strengthening his claim for a key spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup squad.

India secure 4-1 series win against New Zealand

India clinched a commanding 4-1 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, wrapping up the final game

by 46 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. Powered by Ishan Kishan's blistering century and Arshdeep Singh's career-best 5/51, India dominated the high-scoring encounter after posting 271/5. The series served as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup, showcasing India's batting firepower and bowling depth while exposing New Zealand's struggles in subcontinental conditions.

Tilak Varma set to join India squad on February 3

Tilak Varma is poised to rejoin the Indian team on February 3, 2026, after recovering from testicular surgery that sidelined him for nearly a month. Cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, he will first feature in warm-up games-an India A match against USA on February 2 and India's practice fixture against South Africa on February 4-before integrating fully ahead of the T20 World Cup opener against USA on February 7, providing a timely boost to India's middle-order batting options.

Bumrah records worst T20 bowling figures

Jasprit Bumrah endured a rare off day in the fifth T20I against New Zealand, conceding 58 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket-his most expensive figures across all T20 formats. This surpassed his previous worst in T20Is and highlighted the high-scoring nature of the match at Thiruvananthapuram. Despite the anomaly, Bumrah's overall impact remains elite, and this spell stands as an outlier in his stellar career as India still secured the win.

Arsenal destroy Leeds to extend PL lead

Arsenal produced a dominant display, thrashing Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road on January 31, 2026, to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Zubimendi, an own goal by Leeds' keeper, Gyokeres, and Jesus sealed a comprehensive victory, with Arsenal controlling the game throughout. The result reinforced their title credentials, earning praise as potentially the match that clinched the championship amid strong competition.

Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan win Royal Rumble

Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan emerged victorious in the 2026 Royal Rumble matches, earning championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42. Reigns claimed his second Rumble win by eliminating Gunther last, while Morgan finally triumphed on the women's side, outlasting Tiffany Stratton in the final moments after previous runner-up finishes. Their wins in Riyadh marked a pivotal start to the Road to WrestleMania, setting up intriguing title challenges ahead.

Kerala Blasters set to move to Kozhikode for ISL

Kerala Blasters will shift their home matches to Kozhikode's EMS Stadium for the 2025-26 Indian Super League season, departing from Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium primarily to reduce operational costs amid financial pressures. The move, reflected in the tentative fixtures starting February 14, sees them host several games in Kozhikode, including clashes against Mumbai City and Punjab FC. This change aims to ensure sustainability while maintaining fan engagement in northern Kerala.