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"Don't think its my best year, have bowled a bit better...": Archer after all-round show in playoff spot sealing win over MI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 9:54:03 PM IST

Following his side's win over the Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Jofra Archer expressed that it has not been his best year with the ball and explained how coach Kumar Sangakkara turned him away from the strategy of using pace-off deliver ... read..

State U19 Badminton Selection Tournament: Patel, Aluguvelli emerge champions

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 9:53:59 PM IST

Yashwi Patel of Pune kept up her seed-bashing form, knocking out seventh seed Nishika Gokhe of Nagpur to wear the Girls crown in the State U-19 Badminton Selection Tournament, organised by GMBA and hosted by Willingdon SC. ... read..

"We've qualified, but there are still areas to improve": RR skipper Riyan Parag

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 9:53:57 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag said that while RR were pleased to win against Mumbai Indians (MI) and qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 play-offs on Sunday, there are still areas to improve. ... read..

GT defy explosive T20 environment with top-heavy consistency, balanced aggression

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 24, 2026 9:54:01 PM IST

Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill, have reached the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the fourth time in five years. While the bowling trio of Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan have been exceptional in what has largely been a run ... read..

Saina Nehwal talks of her and PV Sindhu's strong attacking game, "never-give-up" attitude

Panchkula (Haryana) | May 24, 2026 9:53:51 PM IST

Former Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal has said that she and PV Sindhu have strong attacking styles, with Sindhu's height giving her an added advantage. ... read..

U23 Asian Championships: Mansi Lather, Kajal, Sumit strike gold on Day-2

Da Nang | May 24, 2026 9:24:32 PM IST

India's stellar run continued at the U23 Asian Championships as Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit clinched gold medals to headline a dominant showing on the second day of the competition at the Tien Son Sport Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Sunday. Mansi put u ... read..

SAI Guwahati and IIT Guwahati host special edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' to celebrate India's hosting of Commonwealth Games 2030

Guwahati (Assam) | May 24, 2026 8:54:31 PM IST

Guwahati witnessed a landmark sporting celebration today as the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Guwahati, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), organised a Special Edition of the "Sundays on Cyc ... read..

"It feels very good that govt is supporting us": Harmanpreet Kaur after Punjab govt honours World Cup-winning women cricketers

Chandigarh | May 24, 2026 8:54:24 PM IST

Three members of India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 winning team -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur -- were among the leading sportspersons honoured by the Punjab government during the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award and cash award distributio ... read..

Rwanda's Hamza Khan smashes second-highest score in Men's T20I with unbeaten 164

Gaborone | May 24, 2026 8:24:49 PM IST

Rwanda batter Hamza Khan has created history by scoring the second-highest individual total in Men's T20 International cricket, smashing an unbeaten 164 against the Ivory Coast in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier in Gaborone on Su ... read..

IPL 2026: RR confirm eliminator clash against SRH with 30-run win over MI

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 8:54:37 PM IST

A sensational all-round effort by Jofra Archer and a fine bowling performance by bowlers helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) bag the final playoff spot, beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 30 runs at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

"You become the product of your environment": Siddhesh Lad reflects on his bond with Rohit Sharma, and his father Dinesh Lad's lessons

By Jagdish Yadav Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 7:54:19 PM IST

For Siddhesh Lad, growing up around some of Mumbai cricket's biggest names was never extraordinary -- it was simply part of life shaped by his father, celebrated coach Dinesh Lad, who has also mentored Indian stars including Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thaku ... read..

Uttar Pradesh crowned champions of 5th Elite National Divyang T-20 Cricket Championship 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 24, 2026 7:54:17 PM IST

The 5th Elite National Divyang T-20 Cricket Championship 2026 concluded on a grand note in Bengaluru, with Uttar Pradesh PD (UPDACA) emerging as the national champions after defeating defending champions Mumbai by 4 wickets in an exciting final encounter. ... read..

IPL: KKR wins toss, opts to field against DC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 24, 2026 7:54:14 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and has opted to field against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last group-stage Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday in Kolkata at the iconic Eden Gardens. ... read..

14 Indian hockey players honoured with Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award

New Delhi | May 24, 2026 6:24:48 PM IST

The Punjab government on Saturday conferred the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award to 14 Indian hockey players, recognising their contribution to the sport. ... read..

Rajasthan Royals post a challenging 205 against Mumbai Indians in must-win match

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 6:24:46 PM IST

A comprehensive batting display from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) powered them to a commanding 205/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday in Mumbai. ... read..

Carrick feels upcoming transfer window "most important of all time" for Manchester United

Manchester | May 24, 2026 6:24:44 PM IST

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has labelled the upcoming summer transfer window ahead of the next season as the "most important transfer window of all time" for the club, as he aims to take the club to the Premier League glory for the first tim ... read..

Lionel Messi becomes second footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach billionaire status

New York | May 24, 2026 5:54:11 PM IST

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming only the second footballer in history to achieve the status after long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, cited by Goal.Com. ... read..

Indian shooting squad for blue riband Munich World Cup announced

New Delhi | May 24, 2026 5:53:57 PM IST

A 22-member Indian team will take part in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Munich, Germany, from May 24 to May 31. ... read..

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood leads Commonwealth Day celebrations at 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle

New Delhi | May 24, 2026 5:24:47 PM IST

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood led the Commonwealth Day celebrations at the 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as India was awarded the hosting rights for 2030 Commonwealth Games, 20 years after it hosted the ... read..

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates integrated sports infrastructure facilities at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Ahmedabad) | May 24, 2026 4:54:32 PM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday inaugurated several new sports infrastructure facilities at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards building world-class high-performance sporting ecosyst ... read..

Gurindervir's parents, coach speak on 100 m national record holder's exploits at Federation Cup

Jalandhar (Punjab) | May 24, 2026 4:54:17 PM IST

Parents of the new men's 100 metres national record holder, Gurindervir Singh, expressed happiness at their son's record-breaking performance at the Federation Cup and reflected on his hard work that has led him to a national record in a race category kno ... read..

IPL: KKR signs Luvnith Sisodia as replacement for injured Matheesha Pathirana

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 24, 2026 4:54:15 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for speedster Matheesha Pathirana for the rest of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. ... read..

KSL is building India's next combat sports economy: Ajay Adlakha opens up on vision behind Kickboxing Super League

New Delhi | May 24, 2026 4:24:39 PM IST

Following the launch of the Kickboxing Super League (KSL) during the WAKO India National Championship in Delhi, KSL co-founder Ajay Adlakha shared the league's long-term vision of transforming kickboxing into a professionally structured sports and enterta ... read..

"Make children smile": Nita Ambani's message for MI players ahead of special ESA match vs RR

Cricket | May 24, 2026 11:25:01 PM IST

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 24 (ANI) Founder and chairman of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani encouraged the Mumbai Indians to play "with their heart" and put smiles on children's faces during their final Indian Premier League 2026 match against Raja ... read..

IPL: MI win toss, elect to bowl first against RR in Mumbai, Bumrah rested

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 3:54:20 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their last Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 group-stage match, on Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Notably, Jasprit Bumrah sits out the clash as the Mumbai ... read..

'Fastest man in India": Indian Navy hails Gurindervir Singh for his win at Federation Cup

New Delhi | May 24, 2026 3:54:18 PM IST

The Indian Navy heaped praise on athlete Gurindervir Singh at his achievement of clinching a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on Saturday, calling the sprinter "the fastest man in India." ... read..

Ahmedabad hosts CWG Day celebrations under 75th Fit India Sundays on Cycle with nationwide participation across 8,000 locations

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 24, 2026 3:25:10 PM IST

The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle witnessed massive participation across more than 8,000 locations nationwide, marking Commonwealth Games Day and building momentum towards the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in Ahmedabad. ... read..

Shillong Lajong secure second spot in IFL 2025-26 with a win over champions Diamond Harbour

Kalyani (West Bengal) | May 24, 2026 3:25:06 PM IST

The Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season came to a thrilling conclusion as Shillong Lajong FC secured second place in the standings with an outstanding 3-0 victory over champions Diamond Harbour FC at the Kalyani Stadium in Kalyani on Saturday. ... read..

Union MoS Khadse leads Commonwealth Games 2030 celebration at IIT Guwahati, during Special 75th Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle

Guwahati (Assam) | May 24, 2026 3:24:58 PM IST

In a powerful celebration of fitness, youth participation, and India's growing sporting ambitions, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, on Sunday led the Special Commonwealth Games Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the I ... read..

Gulveer Singh sets new national record in 5000m with second-place finish at LA Track Fest

Los Angeles | May 24, 2026 2:54:35 PM IST

Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh made history by setting a new national record in the men's 5000m outdoor event, winning silver with a time of 13:03.93 at the Sound Running Track Fest in Los Angeles, USA, according to the Athletics Federation of India ... read..

Top Indian chess players march into Top 8 Line-Up for India Rising: Road to EWC closed playoffs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 24, 2026 2:54:32 PM IST

India's leading Grandmasters including world number 11 Arjun Erigaisi, Vidit Gujrathi, Raunak Sadhwani and Karthikeyan Murali have advanced to the closed playoffs, in the Top 8 stage of the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers alongside emerging Ind ... read..

Glasgow Cosmic unveil star-studded line-up for ETPL

Glasgow | May 24, 2026 2:54:24 PM IST

Glasgow Cosmic have unveiled a star-studded line-up for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), bringing together some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside leading Scottish talent. ... read..

German Cup: Harry Kane's hat-trick seals domestic double for Bayern Munich

Berlin | May 24, 2026 2:54:13 PM IST

A sensational hat-trick from English superstar Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over VFB Stuttgart in the final of the German Super Cup on Saturday night. ... read..

LSG Director of Cricket Moody hints at captaincy change after another poor season under Pant

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 2:24:39 PM IST

Following the team's disappointing end to a poor Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, the team's Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, hinted at a possible change in captaincy, saying that the team is left "needing to consider a reset". ... read..

"Welcome court's decision," says Babita Phogat as Delhi HC allows Vinesh's participation in Asian Games selection trials

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:37 PM IST

BJP leader Babita Phogat welcomed the Delhi High Court's decision to allow Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. ... read..

"Iyer wanted to be one who made difference": PBKS assistant coach Haddin hails skipper after win over LSG

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:33 PM IST

Following Punjab Kings (PBKS) win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the team's assistant coach Brad Haddin said that skipper Shreyas Iyer wanted to be "the one to make the difference". ... read..

Iyer joins elite list, becomes 4th captain to slam IPL century during run-chase

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:20 PM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer became the fourth captain to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history during run-chases. ... read..

Iran relocate 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp to Mexican city Tijuana

Tijuana | May 24, 2026 12:55:10 PM IST

Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 after the apex governing body approved a request to relocate the team's training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturda ... read..

"Worked hard, believed in myself": Sprinter Gurindervir Singh after record-breaking win at Federation Cup

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | May 24, 2026 12:24:11 PM IST

Athlete Gurindervir Singh expressed delight at his achievement of clinching a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on Saturday. ... read..

Team India fielding coach T Dilip visits Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 10:54:22 AM IST

Indian men's cricket team fielding coach T Dilip visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala in Tirupati district on Sunday. ... read..

La Liga: Barcelona end season with 3-1 loss to Valencia; Real Madrid beat Athletic Club 4-2

Valencia | May 24, 2026 9:54:30 AM IST

La Liga champions FC Barcelona ended their season campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Valencia on matchday 38 at Mestalla Stadium on Sunday. On the other hand, Real Madrid ended their season with a 4-2 victory over Athletic Club at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in ... read..

Punjab CM Mann congratulates sprinter Gurindervir Singh for historic win at Federation Cup in Ranchi

Chandigarh | May 24, 2026 9:24:46 AM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann congratulated Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh after he clinched a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on Saturday. Gurindervir became the first Indian man to clock sub-10.10 seconds in the m ... read..

"Tough season, a lot of learning": Rishabh Pant after LSG's defeat to PBKS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:46 AM IST

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted that his side endured a challenging IPL 2026 season after a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their final group-stage match on Saturday night. ... read..

"Well done": Sachin Tendulkar lauds Arjun after LSG debut vs PBKS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:41 AM IST

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised his son Arjun Tendulkar after his debut for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026, highlighting his patience, discipline and hard work during a long wait for opportunities. ... read..

"Ecstatic...": Shreyas Iyer after maiden IPL ton in PBKS win over LSG

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:37 AM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was left elated after producing a match-winning, unbeaten century to guide his side to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 on Saturday night at the Ekana Stadium. ... read..

Prabhsimran Singh becomes first uncapped Indian to score 500+ runs twice in IPL history

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 24, 2026 1:54:34 AM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Prabhsimran Singh etched his name in the record books after becoming the first uncapped Indian player to amass 500-plus runs in two separate Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. ... read..

Maiden IPL ton from Shreyas Iyer guides PBKS past LSG by 7-wickets

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 23, 2026 11:54:17 PM IST

A majestic maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred by Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer and a fluent fifty from Prabhsimran Singh powered PBKS to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday night in Lucknow. ... read..

Blue Tigresses' name 23-member squad for SAFF Women's Championship 2026

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 10:24:12 PM IST

Indian senior women's national team head coach Crispin Chettri on Saturday announced the Blue Tigresses' 23-member final squad for the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 that will be held in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6. ... read..

IPL: Mumbai Indians sign Mahipal Lomror, Ruchit Ahir as injury replacements

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 10:24:08 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Mahipal Lomror as a replacement for the injured Quinton de Kock, while Ruchit Ahir has come in for the injured Raj Angad Bawa for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

IPL: Jacob Bethell suffers finger injury, set to return to England for assessment

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 23, 2026 9:55:02 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jacob Bethell has suffered an injury to his left ring finger during RCB's match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash and will return to England for further assessment ahead of the ... read..

U23 Asian Championships: India secure five Greco-Roman medals; Suraj and Sagar win silver

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 9:54:53 PM IST

India made an impressive start to its Greco-Roman campaign at the U23 Asian Championships by securing five medals on the opening day of the competition at the Tien Son Sport Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Saturday. ... read..

IPL 2026: Josh Inglis, Abdul Samad power LSG to 196/6 vs PBKS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 23, 2026 9:54:50 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up a competitive total of 196/6 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their final IPL 2026 league game clash, riding on key contributions from Josh Inglis and Abdul Samad despite regular breakthroughs from the Punjab bowling attack ... read..

IPL 2026: RR sign Emanjot Chahal as replacement for injured Ravi Singh ahead of MI clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 9:24:40 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have brought in Emanjot Chahal as a replacement for injured Ravi Singh ahead of their do-or-die Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday. ... read..

State U19 Badminton Selection Tournament: Nishika, Yashwi to clash for title

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 9:24:37 PM IST

It was the end of the road for the top two seeds among the Girls U-19, who crashed out at different stages of the State U19 Badminton Selection Tournament, organised by GMBA and hosted by Willingdon SC. ... read..

5th Elite National Physical Disability Cricket Championship 2026: Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh enter final

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 23, 2026 8:54:04 PM IST

Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh booked their places in the final of the 5th Elite National Physical Disability Cricket Championship 2026 after registering impressive victories in their respective semifinal matches played in Bengaluru on Friday. ... read..

Federation Cup: Gurindervir Singh clocks historic 10.09s, becomes 1st Indian man to break 10.10 barrier

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | May 23, 2026 8:53:57 PM IST

Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian man to clock sub-10.10 seconds in the men's 100m, storming to victory at the Federation Cup in Ranchi with a sensational national record time of 10.09 seconds. ... read..

"We want them to feel no lack of facilities": SAI's Aditi Singh on athlete support system

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | May 23, 2026 8:24:08 PM IST

Sports Authority of India's (SAI) NSWC Gandhinagar Director Aditi Singh has highlighted the role of the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) scheme in equipping Indian athletes with comprehensive sports science and training facilities aimed at improving i ... read..

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings wins toss; opt to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 23, 2026 7:54:35 PM IST

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have won the toss, and they have decided to field against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday evening. ... read..

Malappuram welcomes FIFA World Cup with giant football sculpture made of plastic bottles

Malappuram (Keralam) | May 23, 2026 7:54:34 PM IST

With just 22 days left for the FIFA World Cup football tournament to kick off, Malappuram Municipality has taken the first kick in style. ... read..

India hungry to continue winning momentum at T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana

London | May 23, 2026 7:54:25 PM IST

India head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with the memories of their historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup triumph still fresh, while a recent T20I series victory in Australia has further strengthened belief within the camp. ... read..

"Hardik was frustrated, but don't read too much into it": Jayawardene on MI skipper's reaction against KKR

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 7:24:07 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged a frustrating season for MI, putting special focus on captain Hardik Pandya, who has also battled injury during a campaign filled with repeated defeats. ... read..

Our Goal is to win T20 Mumbai League 2026: Eagle Thane Strikers' Sairaj Patil

Thane (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 6:54:24 PM IST

Eagle Thane Strikers batter Sairaj Patil is gearing up for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 with a clear focus on improving his game and helping the team go one step further this season after their semifinal finish in the previous editio ... read..

"He is improving on daily basis": Mahela Jayawardene praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's growth

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 6:24:57 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised Rajasthan Royals (RR) young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his outstanding Indian Premier League (IPL) season, highlighting the young batter's growing maturity and ability to adapt his ... read..

"We tried, it didn't work": Jayawardene on Bumrah's IPL 2026 struggles

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 6:24:35 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has opened up on Jasprit Bumrah's lean patch in IPL 2026, saying the team management and training staff worked closely with the star pacer to manage his workload and tactical role during the season. ... read..

"Purely on team combination:" MI head coach Jaywardene on Rohit Sharma's fitness management

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 5:54:40 PM IST

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has clarified that Rohit Sharma's inclusion and workload management are based solely on team combination and fitness assessment, as the franchise prepares for its IPL 2026 fixture against Rajasthan Royals ... read..

Rachin Ravindra returns home early from IPL 2026 ahead of New Zealand's Test tours

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 5:24:41 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is returning home early from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. ... read..

Sagar Singh, Suraj enter final as India make strong start at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 5:24:38 PM IST

India began its campaign at the United World Wrestling (UWW) U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, on a strong note, with Greco-Roman wrestlers Sagar Singh and Suraj advancing to their respective gold medal bouts on the opening day of competition a ... read..

Maharashtra State U-19 Badminton Selection Tournament: Sharayu, Mahimkar steal show

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 5:24:36 PM IST

Sharayu Ranjane of Pune and Greater Mumbai's Harshit Mahimkar occupied centre stage at the Willingdon SC, defeating higher-ranked players to advance to the Girls and Boys U-19 quarter-finals of the Maharashtra State U-19 Badminton Selection Tournament, or ... read..

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes crowned Premier League 2025-26 Player of the Season

London | May 23, 2026 4:55:23 PM IST

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season 2025-26 for the first time after emerging as the standout performer in the campaign. ... read..

Ujjain Falcons announce squad for MPL T20 2026, IPL star Madhav Tiwari in focus

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | May 23, 2026 4:55:20 PM IST

Ujjain Falcons have unveiled their squad for the upcoming edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, with exciting young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari emerging as one of the biggest attractions of the team ahead of the new season. ... read..

"Hitting sixes is not a big deal anymore": Virat Kohli's advice to Mukul Choudhary on finishing games

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 4:55:18 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Mukul Choudhary opened up on his conversation with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting icon Virat Kohli on the art of finishing games. ... read..

IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship : Vihaan emerges triumphant edges out Sivamoorthy in thriller; Chaitanya wins Category B title

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | May 23, 2026 4:24:42 PM IST

Vihaan Jain of Haryana made clutch putts on the homestretch on Friday to hold off a gritty Nilofer Sivamoorthy of Tamil Nadu, securing the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship title at the Coimbatore Golf Club, a release said. ... read..

"They cannot afford to lose this game": Sehwag warns PBKS ahead of LSG clash

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 4:24:35 PM IST

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has said Punjab Kings (PBKS) "cannot afford to lose" against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, on Saturday evening ... read..

Lalla Meryem Cup: Pranavi makes strong start, shares second spot in Morocco

Rabat | May 23, 2026 4:24:30 PM IST

India's rising star Pranavi Urs produced a composed and confident opening round of 3-under 70 to move into tied second place after the first day at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco. The 23-year-old stayed firmly in contention in a tightly packed leaderboar ... read..

Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 set to start from May 25

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 3:54:59 PM IST

The Otters Club Squash Tournament 2026 is set to return in grand fashion, promising to be the most exciting edition yet. The tournament is scheduled from May 25 to May 30 at the Otters Club, Bandra, and is poised to be bigger and better than ever. This ye ... read..

Coach Mike Hesson sees Australia ODI series as key test for Pakistan ahead of 2026 ODI WC

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 3:54:58 PM IST

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson sees the upcoming ODI series against Australia at home as an apt opportunity to test the players' mettle ahead of next year's ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2026. ... read..

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh unavailable for LSG's final league game against PBKS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 23, 2026 3:54:56 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have suffered a setback ahead of their final league match as Australian star Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday evening. ... read..

76th National Basketball Championship gets underway in Puducherry

Puducherry | May 23, 2026 3:24:56 PM IST

The 76th National Basketball Championship officially commenced on Firday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Puducherry. The prestigious tournament sees the participation of basketball players representing various states from across India. ... read..

Irfan Pathan highlights Kohli's "aggressive Australian-style intensity" after batter's on-field exchange with Head in SRH vs RCB match

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 2:54:17 PM IST

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said that Virat Kohli brings an "Australian-style intensity" to the game after the legendary batter was involved in a heated on-field exchange with Travis Head during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between S ... read..

"Got lot of confidence going into playoffs": Coach Andy Flower on defending champions RCB

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 23, 2026 1:54:49 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower expressed confidence in the team ahead of the defending champions' playoffs campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

PWL 2026 wrestlers gear up to represent India at U-17 and U-23 Asian Wrestling C'ships in Da Nang

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 1:54:41 PM IST

The Pro Wrestling League's (PWL) continued impact on India's wrestling ecosystem will once again be reflected on the continental stage this time, with multiple athletes from PWL 2026 set to represent the country at the U-17 and U-23 Asian Wrestling Champi ... read..

"Fantastic tournament": SRH coach Daniel Vettori on team's IPL 2026 campaign so far

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 23, 2026 1:24:58 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Daniel Vettori credited his team for a "fantastic tournament" in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season group stage, after the team defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last league game to finish with 18 point ... read..

FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in India near finalisation: Former AIFF General Secretary Shaji Prabhakaran

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 12:54:42 PM IST

Shaji Prabhakaran, the former All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary, on Saturday, said that negotiations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in India are complete and an official announcement is expected soon, assuring football f ... read..

Team India depart for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 23, 2026 12:24:38 PM IST

The Indian women's cricket team, on Saturday, departed for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. ... read..

J-K: Rajouri's Mohammad Yasser receives grand welcome after clinching gold at U-15 Asian Boxing C'ship

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 23, 2026 11:54:16 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district welcomed 14-year-old boxer Mohammad Yasser, along with his coach, Ishtiyaq Malik, on Saturday after the former created history with his gold medal win in the 58kg category at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held ... read..

ISL clubs warn of reconsidering participation amid uncertainty over Indian football's future, urge AIFF clarity

New Delhi | May 23, 2026 9:54:54 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs Kerala Blasters FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Sporting Club Delhi and Mumbai City FC, issued a joint statement on social media, warning of rethinking their commitment to the league and urged the All India ... read..

CM Pushkar Dhami flags off 'Niti Xtreme Ultra Countdown Run' in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 23, 2026 9:54:51 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off 'Niti Xtreme Ultra Countdown Run', organised by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, on Saturday. ... read..

"SRH bowlers executed slow bouncers, yorkers well": RCB skipper Patidar after loss

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 23, 2026 1:55:15 AM IST

Following his side's loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar said that his opponents dominated with the bat and executed their slow bouncers and slow yorkers really well. ... read..

"Credit to support staff and Pat Cummins": Ishan Kishan after SRH's big win against RCB

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 23, 2026 1:55:12 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 55 runs in their last league-stage match of IPL 2026, and Ishan Kishan played a match-winning knock in that. ... read..

Federation Cup 2026 athletics: Animesh regains 100m national record after Gurindervir Singh's brief reign

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | May 23, 2026 1:55:08 AM IST

Animesh Kujur broke the 100 m national record in men's competition at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi on Friday. ... read..

"I've learned a lot off those guys": Skipper Cummins hails SRH bowling unit after win over RCB

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 23, 2026 1:55:02 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) thrashed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last league-stage match of IPL 2026 here on Friday and SRH skipper Pat Cummins said he is happy with the 'big win'. ... read..

"It feels absolutely wonderful": Gurnoor Brar's father after son's maiden India call-up

Mohali (Punjab) | May 23, 2026 1:55:10 AM IST

Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar's rise to the Indian team received an emotional touch on Friday as his parents reflected on his journey from a schoolboy in Chandigarh to earning a maiden national call-up for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. ... read..

Abhishek, Ishan, and Klaasen become second IPL trio to achieve unique team record

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 22, 2026 11:54:32 PM IST

Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan became only the second batting trio to register 500-plus runs in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) season from a single team. ... read..

Klaasen crosses 600-run mark in IPL 2026, becomes fifth batter to make 2000 runs for SRH

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 22, 2026 11:54:31 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad's destructive batter Heinrich Klaasen added another record under his name when he surpassed Rishabh Pant to score the highest runs by a batter in an IPL season, while batting at number four or lower. ... read..

"For cricket 'emotion' of Bihar...": CM Choudhary open to discussions on IPL team as Vendata Chairman Anil Agarwal backs state cricket push

Patna (Bihar) | May 22, 2026 11:24:13 PM IST

The possibility of Bihar getting its own IPL franchise received a boost on Friday after Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary responded positively to Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal's call for a dedicated Bihar cricket identity, saying the state government ... read..

India's '3D cricketer" Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket, IPL

New Delhi | May 22, 2026 10:24:05 PM IST

Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing down the curtain on a professional career that spanned over a decade across the domestic circuit, IPL and international ... read..

IPL 2026: Kishan, Klaasen, Abhishek shine as SRH reach 255/4 against RCB

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 22, 2026 9:54:07 PM IST

Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to reach 255/4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Hyderabad on Friday. ... read..

WFI fields full-strength 30-member squad led by top national champions for U23 Asian Championships

New Delhi | May 22, 2026 9:24:40 PM IST

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) today announced the departure of a full-strength, 30-member Indian contingent featuring exactly 10 athletes each in Men's Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling for the United World Wrestling (UWW) U23 Asian ... read..

KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad says Chinnaswamy redevelopment underway after IPL final shift

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 22, 2026 9:24:31 PM IST

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Venkatesh Prasad on Friday said the redevelopment of the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is already underway, even as he acknowledged that the venue's limited capacity could have been one of the reasons b ... read..

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