Sports Bulletin For February 9: From high-stakes political calls shaping a blockbuster India-Pakistan clash to record-breaking feats by Indian athletes
on the international stage, the sporting world has delivered a packed day of action and drama.
Here's a quick look at the top sports stories making headlines, featuring crucial cricket developments, historic athletics and shooting achievements, and standout performances across disciplines.
1) Shehbaz Sharif To Decide On Pakistan-India T20 World Cup Clash After PCB Briefing
2) Bangladesh Asks Mohsin Naqvi To End India T20 World Cup Boycott
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has reportedly urged PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi to reconsider Pakistan's stance on the February 15 India match at the 2026 T20 World Cup. As per a PTI report, the request was made during discussions in Lahore involving ICC vice-chairman Imran Khwaja. A PCB source said Islam acknowledged Pakistan's support for Bangladesh but appealed for the boycott to be dropped. Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket and the Emirates Cricket Board are also believed to have made similar requests to Naqvi.
3) Tejaswin Shankar Delivers India's First Heptathlon Medal In 16 Years
Tejaswin Shankar created history at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships by winning the men's heptathlon gold with 5,993 points. His tally set new championship and national records and became the second-highest score by an Asian, as he bettered his previous national mark by 343 points.
4) Dhakshineswar Suresh Shines As India Clinch 3-2 Davis Cup Win Against Netherlands
Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered a standout performance in the Davis Cup, winning the decisive fifth rubber to help India secure a 3-2 win over the Netherlands and qualify for Round 2. Playing just his second tie, the 25-year-old won both his singles matches and also teamed up with Yuki Bhambri to claim victory in the doubles.
5) First Time In Indian Cricket! Bengal Batter Sudip Gharami Misses 300 By Just One Run In Ranji Trophy
Bengal batter Sudip Gharami missed out on a triple century by just one run during the Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Andhra Pradesh at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground on February 9. He became the first Indian and only the third male cricketer in First-Class cricket to be dismissed on 299, joining New Zealand legend Martin Crowe and Glamorgan's Mike Powell.
6) Harshit Rana Gives Massive Injury Update After Missing Out On T20 World Cup Participation
India pacer Harshit Rana has undergone surgery after a knee injury ruled him out of the T20 World Cup on the eve of India's opener against the USA in Mumbai. The injury occurred during a warm-up match. Sharing an update on Instagram, Rana posted a photo from his hospital bed, saying the surgery was successful and his focus is now on recovery.
7) Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh Secure 2-3 Finish In 25m Pistol At Asian C'ships
Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on gold in the women's 25m sports pistol event at the Asian Championship in New Delhi, settling for silver after a tense shoot-off. Bhaker and Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Trang were tied at 35 hits in the final, but Trang edged ahead by one hit in the tie-breaker to claim the top spot.
8) Arjun Babuta, Elavenil Valarivan Rewrite History In Air Rifle Mixed Team
India's impressive run at the 2026 Asian Shooting Championships continued as Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. The duo set a new world record score of 505 at the Dr Karni Singh Range in New Delhi, marking another milestone for the host nation.
