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"Asha Tai was family": Sachin Tendulkar expresses grief over Asha Bhosle's passing
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 5:22:32 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar mourned the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died aged 92 on Sunday. Tendulkar expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the legendary singer, saying she felt like family and would remain timel ... read..


Ayush Shetty's dream run ends as Shi Yu Qi clinches Badminton Asia title
Ningbo | April 12, 2026 5:22:24 PM IST
India's rising badminton star Ayush Shetty saw his remarkable run at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 come to an end on Sunday after he suffered a heartbreaking defeat to China's top seed, Shi Yu Qi, in the men's singles final. ... read..


"Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy has been very good": Faf du Plessis
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 4:52:36 PM IST
South African great Faf du Plessis has lauded the leadership of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad following CSK's 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Chennai, marking their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. ... read..


Faf du Plessis Backs Punjab Kings as Title Favourites in IPL 2026
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 4:52:34 PM IST
South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has praised the batting depth of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, calling them one of the strongest contenders for the title. ... read..


Virat's Wankhede love affair, match-up with Bumrah at heart of MI-RCB clash
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 12, 2026 4:52:26 PM IST
Two of the world's best cricketers, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) superstar batter Virat Kohli and Mumbai Indians (MI) pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, would be locking horns against each other once again during the marquee Indian Premier League (IPL) c ... read..


Srishti Kiran, Puneeth Manohar and Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar powered India's runners-up finish at ITF Asia U-14 Championships
Colombo | April 12, 2026 4:52:19 PM IST
India secured an impressive runner-up finish at the ITF Asia Under-14 Development Championships Finals held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29th March to 10th April 2026, with Puneeth Manohar and Srishti Kiran earning qualification for the prestigious 2026 Wi ... read..


Matheesha Pathirana granted NOC by SLC, speedster to join KKR soon
Colombo | April 12, 2026 4:22:05 PM IST
Right-arm pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after he cleared the mandatory fitness test, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


"RCB has form, MI slightly ahead in man-to-man comparison": Irfan Pathan ahead of marquee IPL 2026 clash
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 12, 2026 4:22:03 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan said that heading into their marquee Indian Premier League (IPL), defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been in good form, but the five-time champions are "slightly ahead" in a man-to-man compariso ... read..


IPL 2026: GT win toss, opt to bowl first against LSG in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 12, 2026 3:52:33 PM IST
Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season match on Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. ... read..


Vaishali closes in on women's candidates title, Sindarov extends lead in open section
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 2:52:01 PM IST
R Vaishali took a significant step toward winning the FIDE Women's Candidates after defeating Aleksandra Goryachkina with the black pieces in Round 11. ... read..


IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow over-rate as CSK beat DC
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 1:52:34 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined Rs 12 lakhs after his team maintained a slow over-rate in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday in Chennai. ... read..


Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya leads 69th Fit India Sundays on Cycle; Calls for mass participation in Fit India movement
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 1:52:29 PM IST
Emphasising the critical role of fitness in nation-building, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday urged citizens to join the Fit India movement and adopt active lifestyles to realise the vision of a developed India, wh ... read..


Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hands over big responsibility to Sangram Singh
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 1:22:13 PM IST
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has expressed his gratitude to Sangram Singh, a fitness icon of the Fit India movement and a history maker in the world of MMA, for promoting Yoga and Pranayama in Buenos Aires. ... read..


Led by Navneet Kaur, Indian Women's Hockey Team gears up for four-match Argentina tour
New Delhi | April 12, 2026 1:22:07 PM IST
The Indian Women's Hockey Team is all set to play their four-match Argentina Tour, to be held at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires in Argentina from April 13 to 17. ... read..


IPL: DC's Nitish Rana penalised for on-field outburst with fourth umpire in loss to CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 1:21:59 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Nitish Rana has been fined and handed a demerit point for using audible obscene language during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai on Saturday night. ... read..


Indian racing wonderkid Atiqa Mir becomes top-ranked female in FIA International Kart Ranking
Lonato | April 12, 2026 12:52:01 PM IST
Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has emerged as the highest-ranked female in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR) in her category, marking a milestone moment in her fast-rising career. ... read..


From rings to rostrum: Commonwealth bronze medallist Pinki Jangra hails Women's Reservation Bill
By Karunesh Kumar

New Delhi | April 12, 2026 12:22:12 PM IST
On a day celebrating fitness and national progress, 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Pinki Jangra threw her weight behind the government's latest push for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, framing it as a knockout blow for gender inequality. ... read..


"He really went with his strengths tonight": Eric Simons speaks on Jamie Overton's bowling masterclass against DC
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 11:22:35 AM IST
As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) speedster Jamie Overton dismantled Delhi Capitals' (DC) batting line-up with a four-wicket haul on Saturday, CSK's bowling coach Eric Simons explained that Overton succeeded by sticking to his strengths after an ineffective pr ... read..


Samson not far behind Dhoni when it comes to calmness: CSK bowling coach Eric Simons
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 10:22:16 AM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons praised both MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson for their composure and deep understanding of the game. ... read..


"Fielding let us down": DC skipper Axar Patel after 23-run loss to CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 2:52:11 AM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel admitted that fielding lapses cost his side dearly as they fell short by 23 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..


PV Sindhu, Harmanpreet Kaur experience HYROX race in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 12, 2026 2:22:39 AM IST
Indian cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur stepped away from the field to experience the action, while two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu stepped off the court to take on a popular fitness challenge in Bengaluru. ... read..


Ruturaj Gaikwad admits CSK lack 'X-factor' in bowling, hails team effort after win over DC
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 2:22:37 AM IST
Following his side's win over Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Ruturaj Gaikwad acknowledged the lack of 'X Factor' in team's bowling, but highlighted the Men in Yellow's discussions to be trying being as effective and proactive as poss ... read..


Sanju Samson credits CSK trust, resilience after match-winning century against DC in IPL 2026 clash
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 1:53:04 AM IST
Following a match-winning century for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), opener Sanju Samson spoke candidly about dealing with failures and the trust shown in him by the franchise, saying it motivated him to deliver a special performance against Delhi Capitals (D ... read..


IPL 2026: Samson, Overton shine as CSK secure first win of season, beat DC by 23 runs
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 12, 2026 1:23:15 AM IST
A sensational century from Sanju Samson and a four-wicket haul from Jamie Overton were the highlights as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday. ... read..


India U17 women go down to Russia in first Sochi friendly
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 11:52:21 PM IST
The Indian U17 women's team lost 0-4 to Russia in the first of three friendly matches at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, Russia, on Saturday. ... read..


Busy year for us, important to stay injury-free: PV Sindhu
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 11, 2026 11:52:12 PM IST
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has emphasised the importance of maintaining fitness and avoiding injuries as she prepares for a packed competitive calendar leading up to major events like the Asian Games 2026. ... read..


Dominant performance by top athletes at Delhi-leg of Indian Athletics Series
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 11:52:10 PM IST
A dominant performance was delivered by top athletes during the one-day third leg of the Indian Athletics Series here on Saturday at Delhi's iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. It was a joyful day for athletics fans as Asian championships bronze medallist An ... read..


"We're expecting Will Jacks very soon": MI batting coach Kieron Pollard
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 11:25:30 PM IST
Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard has expressed confidence that England all-rounder Will Jacks will join the squad soon, ahead of their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). ... read..


ISL: Feuillassier strike completes Kerala Blasters' comeback against 10-man Bengaluru
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 11, 2026 11:25:19 PM IST
A spirited second-half comeback saw Kerala Blasters FC secure their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season with a 2-1 win against 10-man Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. ... read..


Indian skipper Harmanpret happy with team's busy schedule ahead of Women's T20WC
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 11, 2026 11:25:15 PM IST
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that she is happy with her team's busy schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying that it will enable their growth and improvement as cricketers. After a historic 50-over World Cup triumph last year, she expressed hop ... read..


Halicharan brace guides Diamond Harbour FC to win over Chanmari FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2026 11:25:10 PM IST
A quickfire second-half brace within two minutes by Halicharan Narzary ensured Diamond Harbour FC a 3-1 victory against Chanmari FC in Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, April 11, 2026. ... read..


Blue Tigresses lose to Kenya in FIFA Series 2026 semi-final
Nairobi | April 11, 2026 11:25:06 PM IST
The Indian women's national team suffered a 0-2 loss to hosts Kenya in the semi-final of the FIFA Series 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday. ... read..


Monte-Carlo Masters: Alcaraz-Sinner title clash set
Monte Carlo | April 11, 2026 10:22:22 PM IST
The Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz outclassed the local favourite Valentin Vacherot, marching in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters tournament and setting up yet another clash with rival Jannik Sinner. ... read..


Sanju Samson becomes first batter to score centuries for three IPL franchises
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 10:22:20 PM IST
Indian opener Sanju Samson made history on Saturday, becoming the first batter in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to score centuries for three different franchises after he brought up his maiden century in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) colours ... read..


"We have total clarity and backing", Prabhsimran Singh hails team's performance as Punjab Kings secure third straight win
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 10:22:15 PM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) maintained their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. ... read..


Rohit vs Virat: High-intent RCB, wounded MI aim to bounce back after Sooryavanshi battering
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 9:52:24 PM IST
It will be a 'Super Sunday' for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fans as the Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. ... read..


IPL: Sanju Samson's maiden hundred in yellow jersey cruise CSK to 212 against DC
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 9:52:20 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) produced a dominant batting performance after being put in to bat by Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ... read..


Gill, Buttler eye major milestones ahead of LSG clash
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 8:52:35 PM IST
Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill and star English batter Jos Buttler are on the cusp of significant batting milestones ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. ... read..


"They don't need to curb their instincts": PBKS skipper hails Priyansh-Prabhsimran after win over SRH
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 8:52:31 PM IST
Following his side's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer hailed how Shashank Singh stepped in to break a raging century stand between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, which slowly turned the tides in PBKS' favour. ... read..


Consistent Sachin Baisoya finally wins, takes title at IGPL Mauritius hosted by Leander Paes
Port Louis | April 11, 2026 8:52:29 PM IST
Sachin Baisoya, long considered one of the most consistent golfers on the Indian domestic scene, finally broke through for his maiden win on the IGPL Tour at the IGPL Invitational 2026 Mauritius hosted by Leander Paes. ... read..


Ayush Mhatre speaks on first interaction with Dhoni; bond with "favourite" Rohit Sharma
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:52:27 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting star and India's U19 World Cup winning captain Ayush Mhatre spoke on his selection for the Men in Yellow last season and interacting with his favourite cricketer and Mumbai stalwart, Rohit Sharma. ... read..


ISL 2026: Chennaiyin fall to 3-1 defeat against East Bengal
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 8:52:25 PM IST
Two late goals after the 80th minute saw Chennaiyin FC fall to a 3-1 defeat against East Bengal at home in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday, despite an outstanding Irfan Yadwad goal and a promising second-half display, said a release. ... read..


Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals as India's medals tally swells to 14
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:52:23 PM IST
World U-23 champion Sujeet and Abhimanyou registered contrasting victories in their respective men's freestyle final bouts to help India clinch two gold medals on the penultimate day of the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan ... read..


Not so good with execution, says Ishan Kishan after SRH's defeat to PBKS
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 8:22:45 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan admitted that his side fell short in execution during crucial phases of the match after losing to Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter at Mullanpur on Saturday. ... read..


Ravichandran Ashwin hails Shreyas Iyer, calls him "top class"
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:22:42 PM IST
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer, describing him as "unflappable" and highlighting his exceptional calmness and tactical clarity during high-pressure run chases. ... read..


Dempo SC get second consecutive IFL victory against Aizawl FC
Margao (Goa) | April 11, 2026 8:22:40 PM IST
Dempo SC got the better of Aizawl FC by a 3-0 margin through second-half goals from Marcus Joseph, Jose Luis Moreno and substitute Sebastian Gutierrez to secure their second consecutive victory in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadiu ... read..


PBKS skipper Iyer continues stunning run in successful chases, breaks Mullanpur jinx against SRH
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 8:22:37 PM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his fine form in run chases and finally managed to break the home venue jinx, smashing his first half-century at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur against Sunrisers ... read..


IPL 2026: DC win toss, choose to bowl first against CSK in Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 11, 2026 7:52:06 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and decided to bowl first against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the 18th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Saturday. ... read..


IPL 2026: Fifties from Prabhsimran, Priyansh, Iyer power PBKS to 6 wicket win over SRH
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST
Half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya and skipper Shreyas Iyer helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue their dominant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, chasing down 220 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Mullanpur on Saturday. ... read..


Little Andaman Pro 2026: Sekar secures men's SUP technical title, Arthi wins women's race
Little Andaman (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | April 11, 2026 6:52:15 PM IST
Sekar Patchai continued his dominance in Indian stand-up paddling as he clinched the Men's Technical SUP title, while Arthi emerged victorious in the Women's category on Day 2 of the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026, being held for the first time in the ... read..


Neymar heading in right direction towards full fitness: Brazil coach Ancelotti
Brasilia | April 11, 2026 6:51:53 PM IST
Just two months ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that Neymar is "heading in the right direction" with regards to his fitness and still has two months left to prove himself as fully fit. ... read..


Heinrich Klaasen's early-innings strike rate shows sharp decline from 2023 peak
Chandigarh | April 11, 2026 6:22:36 PM IST
Heinrich Klaasen has seen a notable decline in his strike rate during the initial phase of his innings in T20 cricket over the last four years, according to CricViz. ... read..


Down the track, in the 'V' position: Abhishek shows two technical powers during stroke-filled 74 against PBKS
Mullanpur (Punjab) | April 11, 2026 6:22:15 PM IST
Indian batter Abhishek Sharma made a stunning 28-ball 74 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mullanpur on Saturday, highlighting two of his biggest strengths in the process. ... read..


County C'ship: Ollie Pope, Jamie Smith score centuries for Surrey
London | April 11, 2026 5:52:21 PM IST
England's Test batters Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith have made a strong start to their County Championship campaign amid scrutiny around their Test spots following a poor Ashes series away from home. ... read..


IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma's blistering 74 helps SRH post 219/6 vs PBKS
Chandigarh | April 11, 2026 5:52:12 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) produced a powerful batting display after being put in to bat, riding on a blistering start from their explosive opening pair to post a strong total against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter ... read..


"Era of Sooryavanshi has begun": Karim after RR opener's fireworks against RCB
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 11, 2026 5:22:39 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim hailed the Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, for his knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that the opener's "era has begun", noting how his strike rotation after a fiery powerplay st ... read..


"We are performing as a team": Ravi Bishnoi after RR's win over RCB
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 5:22:36 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has attributed the franchise's strong start in IPL 2026 to collective team performance and a highly positive dressing room environment. ... read..


Shubman Gill is a "brilliant student of the game," says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 11, 2026 5:22:32 PM IST
Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya has heaped praise on skipper Shubman Gill, lauding his leadership qualities and cricketing intelligence ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). ... read..


PV Sindhu hails "generational talent" Ayush Shetty after Badminton Asia C'ships final qualification
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 5:22:15 PM IST
Following shuttler Ayush Shetty's qualification to the final of the Badminton Asia Championships, India's two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu hailed him as a "generational talent" and went on to rank him amongst the best youngsters she has come across. ... read..


Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 1 Kunlavut to storm into Badminton Asia final
Ningbo | April 11, 2026 4:52:40 PM IST
Indian star shuttler Ayush Shetty produced one of the biggest performances of his career, defeating World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn to storm into the final of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo on Saturday. ... read..


Ravindra Jadeja joins Hardik Pandya in elite Indian all-rounder list following RR win
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 4:52:39 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday became the second Indian all-rounder to get a double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets in T20s. ... read..


"It's a marathon, not every game will go your way," says RCB's Dinesh Karthik
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 4:22:31 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach and team mentor Dinesh Karthik praised the team's character and resilience following their first away fixture of the season against Rajasthan Royals, where the side went down by six wickets. ... read..


IPL 2026: Punjab Kings wins toss, opts to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chandigarh | April 11, 2026 3:52:37 PM IST
Punjab Kings have asked Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first in match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday. ... read..


"Coming to Kashmir for National Touch Rugby Championship makes me feel proud": Andhra captain Sheikh Rashid
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 11, 2026 3:22:22 PM IST
The National Touch Rugby Championship at Srinagar's iconic Polo Ground has brought together players from across the country, showcasing the growing footprint of the sport in India. ... read..


"Dear Vaibhav, Well done": Virat Kohli signs Rajasthan Royals teenager's cap
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 3:22:11 PM IST
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking knock of 78 helped Rajasthan Royals hand Royal Challengers Bengaluru their first defeat of the IPL 2026, and after the match, he got something which he will keep with him for a very long time. ... read..


IPL 2026: Five reasons why 'Rivalry Week' promises to thrill
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 2:22:28 PM IST
The 2026 edition of the IPL is heating up, with teams gradually settling on their best XIs and gaining a better understanding of their home conditions as the tournament progresses. Two weeks in, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, ... read..


ISL 2025-26: FC Goa thrash Odisha FC 3-1 as Bob Jackson Raj makes debut
Margao (Goa) | April 11, 2026 2:22:18 PM IST
FC Goa delivered a strong second-half performance to secure a 3-1 victory against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday evening. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh to face Uttar Pradesh in 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship Finals
Rajgir (Bihar) | April 11, 2026 1:52:14 PM IST
The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar has reached its climax setting the stage for an exciting day of finals in Division A. Hockey Madhya Pradesh will take on Hockey Jharkhand in the Women's Final, while Hockey Madhy ... read..


Ashok Sharma's 154.2 kph leads Aravali Cricket Club's rising legacy as talent factory for IPL
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 12:52:12 PM IST
Last week in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, young pacer from Gujarat Titans, Ashok Sharma, grabbed headlines by bowling the fastest delivery of the season -- a scorching 154.2 kmph against the Rajasthan Royals. The fiery ball, delivered to wicketke ... read..


PT Usha says Commonwealth Sport delegation "very happy" with Ahmedabad's progress for CWG 2030
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 10:52:41 AM IST
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha expressed her pleasure over India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, after the senior leadership of Commonwealth Sport visited India for a high-level meeting with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sp ... read..


Aaron Rai stays in top 10 after strong start as Akshay Bhatia battles to T-33 at Augusta
Augusta | April 11, 2026 10:52:26 AM IST
Indo-British golfer Aaron Rai made a blistering start to the opening round of the 90th Masters, picking up three birdies in his first four holes to briefly move into the top three. However, he finally settled for a 1-under 71 by the end of the day, placin ... read..


West Indies Championship Preview: Leeward Islands Hurricanes set to take on Trinidad and Tobago Red Force
Saint John's | April 11, 2026 10:22:15 AM IST
Three fiercely contested matches are expected as the Leeward Islands Hurricanes take on the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in their bilateral series in Antigua when the 2026 West Indies Championship gets underway on Sunday. ... read..


Blue Tigresses set sights on FIFA Series with one eye on future
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 9:22:31 AM IST
Thirty-two days after their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign drew to a painful end, the Indian women's national football team will begin a new chapter with renewed vigour at the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening ... read..


Exciting duel on cards in men's javelin at Delhi-leg of Indian Open Series
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:53:21 AM IST
World Championships finalist Sachin Yadav will be among the top Indian track and field athletes seen in action during the Delhi-leg of the one-day Indian Open Series scheduled for April 11 (Saturday) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. ... read..


Russia friendlies to shape Young Tigresses' U17 Asian Cup readiness
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 8:53:14 AM IST
The Indian U17 women's national team will take a significant step in their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 when they face Russia in a three-match friendly series at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17. ... read..


Veer Ganapathy moves two shots clear of Sachin Baisoya at IGPL Invitational on Day 2
Port Louis | April 11, 2026 8:22:12 AM IST
Veer Ganapathy (67-69) turned in a superb finish for the second day in succession to move into a sole two-shot lead after the second day of the IGPL Invitational 2026 Mauritius hosted by Leander Paes at the picturesque Anahita Golf Course. ... read..


"Was so nervous and excited": Zeel Desai after her one-sided win over Mongolian counterpart in Billie Jean King Cup
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 6:52:01 AM IST
Indian tennis player Zeel Desai admitted she felt both nervous and excited ahead of her singles debut in the Billie Jean King Cup during India's Asia/Oceania Group I round-robin tie against Mongolia on Friday at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Authority Complex, an ... read..


ISL 2025-26: FC Goa capitalise on second-half chances to down Odisha
Margao (Goa) | April 11, 2026 6:51:59 AM IST
Second-half goals from Dejan Drazic, Pol Moreno and Brison Fernandes helped FC Goa secure a 3-1 victory over Odisha FC, who found a late consolation through Suhair VP, in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Margao, on Friday, according ... read..


Karate athlete Harsha Sahu welcomes Women's Reservation Bill, thanks PM Modi
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 11, 2026 6:22:29 AM IST
India's international karate athlete Harsha Sahu welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill, stating that it will strengthen women's participation in politics and policymaking, while expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative. ... read..


"The way Vaibhav batted in powerplay made difference": Patidar credits Sooryavanshi after RCB's 6-wicket loss to RR
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 5:52:04 AM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar credited Rajasthan Royals' (RR) batters, especially Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, for taking the game away from the defending champions in the powerplay itself in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match ... read..


PT Usha says Commonwealth Sport delegation "very happy" with Ahmedabad's for CWG 2030
New Delhi | April 11, 2026 5:22:29 AM IST
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha expressed her pleasure over India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, after the senior leadership of Commonwealth Sport visited India for a high-level meeting with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sp ... read..


Former Indian shuttler Kavita Dixit praises Women's Reservation Bill move, calls it step toward equality
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 11, 2026 5:22:24 AM IST
Former Indian badminton player Kavita Dixit praised the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a strong step toward gender equality, while stressing that its true success will depend on greater awareness among women to fully utilise the opportunity for soci ... read..


"Everyone loves him": RR skipper Riyan Parag on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after RR's win over RCB
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 2:22:34 AM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag praised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as somebody everyone loves and likes having around after the batter helped the team register a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier ... read..


"I try to play the ball and not the bowler": Orange Cap holder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after POTM-winning performance against RCB
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 2:22:33 AM IST
Rajasthan Royals' (RR) 15-year-old prodigy batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressed that he tries to face the ball on merit rather than thinking much about the bowler he is facing, after the left-hander took on the likes of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar K ... read..


Sooryavanshi, Jurel help RR win by 6 wickets, hand RCB their first loss of IPL 2026
Guwahati (Assam) | April 11, 2026 1:52:28 AM IST
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Friday. RR continued their unbeaten run, cruising to their fourth con ... read..


IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar's 63, Venkatesh Iyer's 29* help RCB post 201/8 in 20 overs vs RR despite early trouble
Guwahati (Assam) | April 10, 2026 11:22:12 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar and all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer guided the defending champions above 200 while batting first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday at Guwaha ... read..


"Team feels emotional after a close loss": DC bowler T Natarajan after 1-run loss to GT
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 10, 2026 10:52:16 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) bowler T Natarajan admitted that the "team feels emotional after a close loss" following their one-run loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. ... read..


ISL 2025-26: Joseph Sunny brace powers SC Delhi past NorthEast United FC
Guwahati (Assam) | April 10, 2026 10:22:21 PM IST
A clinical second-half display led by Joseph Sunny helped SC Delhi secure a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. ... read..


"This law will strengthen status of women": Former hockey player Neeta Dumre backs Women's Reservation Bill
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 10, 2026 10:22:19 PM IST
Former international hockey player Neeta Dumre has welcomed the proposed implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a significant step towards strengthening women's participation in governance. ... read..


Billie Jean King Cup: India drop just one game in dominant win over Mongolia; South Korea-Indonesia Clash in battle of top two
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:52:53 PM IST
Team India dropped only one game collectively as they returned to winning ways resoundingly with a 3-0 win against Mongolia in the Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) 2026 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Authority Complex on Friday, according to a release. ... read..


"A society is only considered healthy when women are empowered": Deepa Malik on Women's Reservation Bill
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:52:48 PM IST
India's Paralympic silver medalist Deepa Malik has welcomed the government's push on the Women's Reservation Bill, stressing that greater political representation for women is essential for a progressive society. ... read..


Sports Minister meets Commonwealth Sport President Donald Rukare; reaffirms India's vision for landmark CWG 2030
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 9:22:34 PM IST
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, held a high-level meeting with senior leadership of Commonwealth Sport, reaffirming India's commitment to delivering a world-class, athlete-centric, and sustainable Commonwealth Games in 2030 ... read..


RR win toss, choose to bowl first against RCB at Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | April 10, 2026 8:52:32 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. ... read..


"We have perfect matchups for SRH batters": Shashank Singh confident as Punjab Kings prepare to host Hyderabad
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | April 10, 2026 8:22:42 PM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are aiming to continue their winning run as they return to the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, for their fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. ... read..


IFL: Shillong Lajong FC secure comfortable 2-0 win against Namdhari FC
Ludhiana (Punjab) | April 10, 2026 8:22:37 PM IST
Two quickfire strikes in the second half from Everbrightson Sana and Ephraim Lalremtluanga ensured Shillong Lajong FC go past Namdhari FC 2-0 in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Ludhiana on Friday. ... read..


IPL 2026: LSG sign George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 10, 2026 8:22:29 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Protea all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday. ... read..


ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol: Divya's 4th, Gajanan's fighting 5th highlights of India's day at Granada
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 7:22:28 PM IST
Divya TS's creditable fourth-place finish in the women's 25m pistol and Gajanan Khandagale's fighting fifth on India and World Cup debut in the men's 10m air rifle were the highlights of India's day at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation ( ... read..


SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy, backed by Sachin Tendulkar, launches in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 10, 2026 6:52:39 PM IST
The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad officially opened on Friday, marking a significant step in expanding structured, high-quality grassroots cricket development in India. ... read..


IPL 2026: Lalit Modi urges KKR to do "whatever it takes" to bring back Gautam Gambhir in setup
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 6:23:00 PM IST
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has voiced his support for the former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, suggesting that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should consider bringing him back in a long-term capacity. ... read..


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