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"Mentally very tough, knows his areas where he can score runs": Shashank Singh lauds PBKS' Priyansh Arya
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 8:52:32 AM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh praised Priyansh Arya for standing out with his mental strength and clarity, following his destructive 39 off 11 balls against the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), on Frid ... read..


IPL 2026: PBKS skipper Iyer hails Prabhsimran-Priyansh following win over CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 1:52:08 AM IST
Following his side's win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer hailed the opening duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya and hailed the pressure handling abilities of his team. ... read..


"Bowling-wise, lots to improve": Gaikwad after 5-wicket loss to PBKS despite scoring 209 runs first
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 1:52:07 AM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad highlighted the team's sub-par bowling against Punjab Kings (PBKS) as the Chennai-based franchise suffered their second consecutive defeat in as many matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ... read..


"Whenever I feel that it will benefit team, I play like that": Priyansh Arya after POTM award
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 1:52:05 AM IST
Priyansh Arya's blazing start set the tone for Punjab Kings as they chased down a big target of 210 runs against Chennai Super Kings to register back-to-back wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. ... read..


ISL 2025-26: Second-half turnaround helps Punjab edge Mohammedan 2-1
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 11:52:32 PM IST
Punjab FC came from behind with two quick goals early in the second half to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..


"He is definitely bowling quicker now": Sunil Gavaskar hails SRH all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 11:22:28 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their first win of this Indian Premier League (IPL) with a dominating 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, and the former India captain Sunil Gavaskar acknowledged the improvement in Nitish Kumar Reddy's bowling. ... read..


Ravi Bopanna extends best wishes to India women's team for Billie Jean King Cup
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 11:22:26 PM IST
Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has wished the Indian women's team for the Billie Jean King Cup, which is set to run from April 7 to April 11. ... read..


India secure three team gold medals at World Archery Para Series in Bangkok
Bangkok | April 3, 2026 11:22:13 PM IST
India put on a commanding display in compound archery, securing three team gold medals at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, Thailand, according to ESPN. In the women's compound team final, Sheetal Devi and Payal Nag defeated Kazakhstan 150-147. ... read..


"Will play him if something happens to top three": GT assistant coach on playing Jharkhand star Kushagra
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2026 11:22:11 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Gujarat Titans head coach Aashish Kapoor spoke on plans to bring Jharkhand batter Kumar Kushagra in the playing XI, saying that he will be drafted when "something hap ... read..


IPL 2026: Duel between Archer-Gill set to be highlight of GT-RR clash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2026 10:52:26 PM IST
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), the match-up between express pacer Jofra Archer and GT skipper Shubman Gill shapes up to be an interesting one. ... read..


GT assistant coach backs Buttler to regain form ahead of IPL clash with RR
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2026 10:52:25 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Aashish Kapoor backed struggling English batter Jos Buttler to regain his form, saying that such lean patches happen with most of the ... read..


IPL 2026: CSK's Ayush Mhatre becomes youngest to hit IPL fifty at Chepauk
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2026 10:22:22 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre made history, becoming the youngest player to score an Indian Premier League (IPL) half-century at the iconic Chepauk stadium on Friday. ... read..


"Huge scope for sports in tribal belt": Bhaichung Bhutia on Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 3, 2026 10:22:20 PM IST
Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Khelo India Tribal Games as a great platform for athletes of the tribal community and said there is huge scope for sports in the tribal belt. ... read..


Jaiswal-Suryavanshi on cusp of IPL history ahead of GT clash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2026 10:22:15 PM IST
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi stand on the verge of becoming the fastest pair in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history to reach 500 partnership runs in terms of balls taken. ... read..


IPL 2026: Mhatre, Dube help CSK put 210-run target for Punjab Kings
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2026 10:22:12 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have posted a big total of 209 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. ... read..


Sterling Swingers register crucial win against Christies Golf at DGC Members League
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 10:22:09 PM IST
In a neck-to-neck race, Sterling Swingers got the better of former champions Christie's Golf, winning the last three games in succession, to top their group on Day 7 of the Delhi Golf Club Members League at the historic Delhi Golf Club on Friday. Sterling ... read..


Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand, Hockey Arunachal register wins on Day 3 of 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir
Rajgir (Bihar) | April 3, 2026 9:52:07 PM IST
The third day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Friday, witnessed Goans Hockey, Hockey Uttarakhand and Hockey Arunachal register wins in their respective matches, according to ... read..


Kochhar powers to second position at International Series Japan; Hongtaek Kim leads by one shot at halfway stage
Chiba | April 3, 2026 9:52:05 PM IST
India's Karandeep Kochhar fired a flawless 6-under 65 in the second round on Friday to propel himself to the Tied-2 position at the halfway stage at the International Series Japan, here at the Caledonian Golf Club. ... read..


Mary Kom, Bhutia emphasise on how Khelo India Tribal Games can bridge the gap between talent and excellence
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 3, 2026 9:22:28 PM IST
Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here o ... read..


"Will try to get them out as early as possible": Kuldeep Yadav as DC brace for MI challenge at home
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 9:22:25 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner Kuldeep Yadav hailed the Mumbai Indians (MI) as a strong team but sounded an alarm for the Suryakumar Yadav-led team, saying that DC will "try to get them out as early as possible." Both DC and MI will face off at the Arun Jait ... read..


Khelo India Tribal Games: Karnataka crowned overall champions; Chhattisgarh CM announces reward for state's medalists
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 3, 2026 9:22:20 PM IST
Praising Chhattisgarh players for their impressive performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced cash prizes for all the medallists and even promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympic ... read..


MI coach Mahela Jayawardene credits Rohit Sharma for working on his fitness level
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 8:52:26 PM IST
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded legendary cricketer Rohit Sharma for working on his fitness level, saying that "Rohit wanted to get to a fitness level that he was comfortable with." ... read..


"When I saw him for the first time...": Irfan Pathan on J-K pacer Auqib Nabi
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 7:52:35 PM IST
Auqib Nabi is all set to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Delhi Capitals this year after a brilliant domestic season, which saw Jammu and Kashmir win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. ... read..


IPL 2026: PBKS win toss, choose to bowl first against CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 3, 2026 7:52:29 PM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in both teams' second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. ... read..


Irfan bhai helped me make my J-K debut in senior team: Auqib Nabi ahead of Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL match
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 7:22:15 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir speedster, Auqib Nabi, is all set to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 debut with the Delhi Capitals following a stellar domestic season. ... read..


"10 teams make it even harder competition": Head coach Jayawardene on MI not winning IPL since 2020
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 6:51:49 PM IST
The five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have not won a single Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2020, and the head coach Mahela Jayawardene believes that having 10 teams in the competition makes it tougher and they need to keep fighting. ... read..


"I'm not coming back": Heinrich Klaasen rules out international comeback
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 6:22:28 PM IST
South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen said that he is not coming back to international cricket, but also admitted that he misses playing with his teammates. ... read..


"In IPL, every home team is a challenge": MI head coach Jayawardene ahead of clash against DC
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 5:52:20 PM IST
Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second group-stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday and the MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene believes that every home te ... read..


Asian Boxing Championships: India assure 3 medals as Nikhat, Priya, Preeti enter semifinals
Ulaanbaatar | April 3, 2026 5:52:16 PM IST
India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 as Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar registered impressive victories to advance to the semifinals on Day 5 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ... read..


Tickets for Punjab Kings' home match against SRH to go live today
Mohali (Punjab) | April 3, 2026 4:22:25 PM IST
The much-anticipated tickets for Punjab Kings' (PBKS) second home match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will go live on April 3 from 4:00 PM onwards on the District app and website, according to a release. ... read..


Delhi Capitals launch DC Global Academy Cup to strengthen global grassroots talent pathway
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 3:22:39 PM IST
The Delhi Capitals on Friday announced the DC Global Academy Cup, an inter-academy T20 tournament aimed at bringing together emerging cricketing talent from across its global network. ... read..


SRH batter Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 2:52:30 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point after a sanction by the Indian Premier League (IPL), following their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday. ... read..


Inspire Institute of Sport hosts National Kabaddi Strength, Conditioning Camp in collaboration with AKFI, Mashal Sports
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 3, 2026 2:52:26 PM IST
The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) successfully hosted a five-day National Kabaddi Strength and Conditioning Camp from March 28 to April 1, in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and Mashal Sports. ... read..


PM Modi lauds Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup heroics, hails him as a true performer in crunch matches
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 1:52:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing Keralam karyakartas on Friday, praised India's star batter Sanju Samson for his T20 World Cup heroics. ... read..


ISL: FC Goa back at Fatorda to take on Bengaluru FC
New Delhi | April 3, 2026 1:22:23 PM IST
FC Goa return to Fatorda for a crucial home clash against Bengaluru FC as the business end of the season intensifies. The Gaurs return home after a month on the road with consecutive draws against East Bengal FC, Punjab FC, and Chennaiyin FC. ... read..


Not a one-year thing, we are here to dominate: RCB's Jitesh Sharma on building a legacy
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 3, 2026 12:52:46 PM IST
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma says last season's title has only strengthened the team's hunger to build something lasting at the franchise, as per a release from RCB. ... read..


IPL: Gujarat Titans set to turn home games into fan carnival with redefined matchday experience
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 3, 2026 12:52:25 PM IST
As the Gujarat Titans (GT) gear up to host their first home game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, the franchise is set to deliver far more than just cricket for fan ... read..


IPL: Irfan Pathan feels Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Chakravarthy over inside powerplay against SRH
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 11:52:34 AM IST
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in K ... read..


Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Umesh Yadav attend 'Bhasma Aarti' at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | April 3, 2026 11:22:02 AM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and offered prayers on Friday morning. ... read..


"SRH bowling unit is not as weak as you think": Nitish Kumar Reddy, following 65 runs victory against KKR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 10:52:40 AM IST
Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissed claims that Sunrisers Hyderabad have a weak bowling attack, emphasising that experienced and in-form players like Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Malinga, and David Payne make the unit strong. ... read..


IPL: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane backs flexibility in bowling strategy, urges support for Chakaravarthy
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 9:52:06 AM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane explained that bowling decisions depend on match situations rather than sticking to a fixed four-over quota, emphasising the need to assess a bowler's form and confidence during the game. ... read..


"They are jealous from success I got": Rahane lambasts critics for "certain agenda" against his batting after defeat to SRH
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 9:22:36 AM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane, following his team's second loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defended his performance by emphasising that his strike rate has been among the best since 2023. ... read..


"Needed a couple of big partnerships": Ajinkya Rahane after KKR's one-sided loss to SRH
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 1:52:03 AM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane attributed his side's defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the lack of crucial partnerships during the middle overs while chasing a challenging target of 227 in the sixth match of the Indian Premie ... read..


"Those 80 runs in powerplay made things easy": SRH skipper Kishan hails Travis-Abhishek stand after win over KKR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 1:52:01 AM IST
Ahead of his side's win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan hailed the performances of openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, saying that getting those 80-odd runs i ... read..


"Most of preparations were done during T20WC": DDCA secretary Ashok ahead of first Delhi IPL game
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 3, 2026 1:52:00 AM IST
Ahead of the first Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma spoke on the work put into various facilities and the field in preparation for the match against f ... read..


"Playing at home is always special:" Sahaja Yamalapalli ahead of Billie Jean King Cup
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 11:22:23 PM IST
Indian tennis player Sahaja Yamalapalli expressed excitement ahead of the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup, highlighting the advantage of playing on home soil in Delhi. ... read..


"You've to allow them to make mistakes": CSK skipper Gaikwad on team's youngsters ahead of PBKS clash
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2026 11:22:14 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said that he is not trying to force himself as a captain on a much-younger and inexperienced team and is willing to "let t ... read..


Young Tigresses lose to Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup opener
Pathum Thani | April 2, 2026 10:52:20 PM IST
The Indian U20 women's national team suffered a 0-6 defeat at the hands of Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Young Nadeshiko led ... read..


IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma joins David Warner in elite SRH list
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2026 10:52:17 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma became only the second batter after legendary David Warner to complete a century of sixes for the Orange franchise. ... read..


KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane disappoints in 200th IPL game
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2026 10:51:57 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane failed to make a mark in his 200th Indian Premier League (IPL) appearance, scoring just eight runs for his side in a tough run-chase on Thursday. ... read..


"He's still heavily involved in the side": CSK coach Fleming on injured Dhoni ahead of PBKS clash
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2026 10:22:09 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Head Coach Stephen Fleming spoke on stalwart MS Dhoni's "heavy" influence and involvement within the team and offered a fitness update on South Af ... read..


PBKS assistant coach provides positive update on skipper Iyer's fitness ahead of CSK clash
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 2, 2026 9:52:14 PM IST
Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin said that skipper Shreyas Iyer suffered some swelling in his wrist after a nasty hit during the last match and expressed opti ... read..


IPL 2026: Klaasen, Abhishek, Head guide SRH post 226/8 vs KKR
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2026 9:52:03 PM IST
A brilliant half-century from Heinrich Klaasen and fiery knocks of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a daunting total against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. ... read..


KITG 2026 Day 9 Round-up: Chhattisgarh clinch women's football gold
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2026 9:22:31 PM IST
The Chhattisgarh women's football team continued their solid run in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, aided by the individual brilliance of their captain Kiran Pisda, by defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final on their way to securing a gold medal ... read..


FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026: India Women miss main draw spot despite dominant win over Turkmenistan
Others | April 2, 2026 9:22:36 PM IST
The Indian women's basketball team fell short of qualifying for the main draw of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 in Singapore after suffering a crucial defeat against Malaysia in the qualifying round on Thursday. ... read..


Bogey free Kochhar in top-10 at International Series Japan; Hongtaek Kim leads after opening round
Chiba | April 2, 2026 8:52:13 PM IST
India's Karandeep Kochhar fought his way into the top ten of the leaderboard courtesy of a solid 4-under 67 after the first round at the US$ 2 million International Series Japan. Kochhar lies three shots behind the leader, Korean Hongtaek Kim, who led the ... read..


IFL: Diamond Harbour secure 2-01 win over Real Kashmir FC
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 2, 2026 8:52:06 PM IST
Diamond Harbour FC came from behind in the second half through goals from Hugo Diaz and substitute Sunday Kolawole to secure a 2-1 victory over Real Kashmir FC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday, April 2 ... read..


Billie Jean King Cup: Indian Women's team begins preparatory camp
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 8:22:15 PM IST
The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as it gears up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the pres ... read..


IPL 2026: KKR win toss, choose to bowl first against SRH at Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2026 7:52:36 PM IST
Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the toss, and they have decided to field against one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Thursday. ... read..


Nuwan Thushara moves court against Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL NOC denial
Colombo | April 2, 2026 7:52:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a lawsuit in the Colombo District Court against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after being denied a no-objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..


Yuvraj Singh lauds AM Green IGPL's team format as squads announced for ten franchises
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 7:22:45 PM IST
The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced the complete squads for all ten of its franchises in New Delhi. ... read..


Sri Lanka Cricket brings in Ryan van Niekerk, Jordan Gregory for key coaching roles
Colombo | April 2, 2026 7:22:20 PM IST
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a couple of key appointments to its National High Performance Center on Thursday, strengthening its coaching structure across departments. ... read..


Four-time champs India ready for Bangladesh rematch in SAFF U20 summit clash
Male | April 2, 2026 6:52:39 PM IST
A familiar rivalry will take centre stage when the India U20 men's team face Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives, on April 3. ... read..


"Kuldeep Yadav is bowling without any fear": Pujara after DC's win over LSG
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 6:22:14 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with a thumping six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, and Cheteshwar Pujara praised the DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav's transfor ... read..


"Team management backed Rizvi and it paid off": Pujara after DC's win over LSG
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 5:52:24 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) thanks to an unbeaten 70-run knock by the uncapped youngster batter Sameer Rizvi, and the former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara praised DC's move to bring in Samee ... read..


England Women appoint Tom Smith as spin-bowling coach ahead of T20 World Cup
London | April 2, 2026 5:22:17 PM IST
England Women have appointed former Gloucestershire left-arm spinner Tom Smith as a spin-bowling coach ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup later this year, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


"Performance against DC is just beginning of Shami's road to redemption": Pujara
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 5:21:54 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with a thumping win, but what stood out for Cheteshwar Pujara was the eye-catching performance o ... read..


Zimbabwe announces ODI series against Australia after a decade
Harare | April 2, 2026 4:52:19 PM IST
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the Australia national cricket team, scheduled to be played in September, marking the visitors' first ODI tour to the African nation in over a decade. ... read..


From forest fields to national podiums: How tribal community is keeping India's Hockey legacy alive
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2026 4:52:06 PM IST
Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. ... read..


"Coaching is as much about understanding the person as it is about the skill": Dinesh Karthik
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 2, 2026 3:52:12 PM IST
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. ... read..


How Assam's Debi Daimari went from cleaning swimming pools to winning a silver in wrestling at Khelo India Tribal Games
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2026 3:52:08 PM IST
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, is a popular phrase that defines hunger to excel in sports. Wrestler Debi Daimiri's story is symbolic of the willpower and determination to overcome hurdles. ... read..


Chawla identifies Rishabh Pant's dismissal as turning point in LSG vs DC IPL clash
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 3:52:07 PM IST
Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has called Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the powerplay as the key turning point in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday. ... read..


Hockey Chandigarh beat Hockey Gujarat 12-1 in Division 'B', Pool B match
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 2, 2026 3:52:03 PM IST
The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Bengal, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Thursday in Ranchi, Jhar ... read..


From tea stall to 'Captain Cool': Kharagpur bond that stayed with MS Dhoni
Kharagpur (West Bengal) | April 2, 2026 3:22:31 PM IST
Near the bustling Kharagpur Railway Station in West Bengal stands a modest tea stall -- Thomas Tea Stall. Ordinary in appearance, yet extraordinary in the story it holds. It was here that a young boy once spent countless hours, unaware that he would one d ... read..


"He played the situation beautifully": Kevin Pietersen lauds DC batter, Sameer Rizvi for his fifty against LSG
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 3:22:14 PM IST
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi for his composure and match-winning impact innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he was not surprised by his ... read..


Rassie van der Dussen brings curtains down on international career
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 2:22:32 PM IST
South African batter Rassie van der Dussen announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. ... read..


From Tribal roots to National colours: Chhattisgarh star footballer Kiran Pisda's story of grit
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2026 12:52:50 PM IST
When Kiran Pisda took up the goalkeeping gloves for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games here, she was relying on all the experience she had gathered dealing with challenges and disappointments ... read..


"United by one dream to win the World Cup for India": Sachin Tendulkar recalls 2011 ODI World Cup triumph
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 12:22:53 PM IST
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fondly recalled the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup victory, saying the excitement from the very first ball never faded throughout that unforgettable night. ... read..


"It's a 50-50 call": Rishabh Pant reflects on his batting position after unlucky start in IPL 2026 as opener
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2026 12:22:47 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant said the decision about him opening the batting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is uncertain, describing it as a "50-50 call," but confirmed that he will definitely feature in the top order. ... read..


Asian Boxing Championships 2026: Aditya cruises to dominant win
Ulaanbaatar | April 2, 2026 12:22:37 PM IST
India's Aditya delivered a commanding performance to register a dominant win on Day 4 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ... read..


Maharashtra CM leads development of landmark 100,000-capacity cricket stadium
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 2, 2026 11:22:10 AM IST
In a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra's position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium i ... read..


"Coaches told me I'll bat at No.4, and asked me to play positive cricket": DC batter Sameer Rizvi after his stellar 50 against LSG
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2026 12:22:55 PM IST
Following a stellar half-century against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi said that after clear communication with the DC coaches, he was given a defined role at number four and encouraged to play attack ... read..


India put five past Bhutan to book SAFF U20 summit clash with Bangladesh
Male | April 2, 2026 10:22:20 AM IST
India marched into the final of the SAFF U20 Championship emphatically, defeating Bhutan 5-0 at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Wednesday. ... read..


Australia's Ash Gardner eyes Caribbean sweep ahead of T20WC
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 9:22:47 AM IST
Australia all-rounder Ash Gardner urged her team to finish strongly as she eyes an ODI series sweep over the West Indies on Thursday ahead of this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup. ... read..


Rory McIlroy ready to resume India Championship starring role
New Delhi | April 2, 2026 8:51:49 AM IST
Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from October 15-18, 2026. ... read..


KITG: Dasharath Talawar, Nagini clinch gold to extend Karnataka's lead; Chhattisgarh add silver, bronze to their tally on Day 8
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 2, 2026 2:52:05 AM IST
Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added two gold medals to table toppers Karnataka's tally while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur bagged a silver medal in the men's 800m and their men's hockey team clinched the bronze on Day 8 ... read..


"Very happy with bowling effort": DC captain Axar Patel after win over LSG
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 2, 2026 1:52:09 AM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) started the new IPL season with a thumping six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, and the DC skipper Axar Patel accepted that he is 'very happy with his bowling unit.' ... read..


Fit-again Ashu Malik eyes Asian Games glory; draws inspiration from grassroots journey
By Jagdish Yadav

Bellary (Karnataka) | April 2, 2026 1:52:00 AM IST
Fully recovered from a challenging injury setback, Indian Kabaddi star Ashu Malik is setting his sights firmly on upcoming international assignments, including the Asian Games, as he looks to don the national colours. ... read..


"Top three of Gujarat Titans will have to fire": Aakash Chopra after GT's defeat against PBKS
Chandigarh | April 1, 2026 11:52:32 PM IST
After Gujarat Titans (GT) failed in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against the last season's finalists, Punjab Kings, the cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra believes the top-three batters of GT will have to "fire". ... read..


IFL 2025-26: Goalkeepers shine as Sreenidi Deccan, Shillong Lajong play out a stalemate
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 11:52:19 PM IST
Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday, as both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter. ... read..


'If your base is strong, performance follows': Aslam Inamdar, Naveen Kumar, Pushpa Rana on modern kabaddi's demands
Bellary (Karnataka) | April 1, 2026 11:22:15 PM IST
As India's top kabaddi players come together for a high-performance Strength & Conditioning camp, the focus is clearly shifting towards a more scientific and structured approach to preparation - one that goes beyond traditional training methods, espec ... read..


"We continue to believe in what Cameron Green can offer at his best": KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 11:22:22 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar has reaffirmed the franchise's strong belief in Cameron Green ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday, underlining that the Australian all-rounder remains a key part of their ... read..


IFL 2025-26: Clinical Rajasthan United ease past Chanmari FC 2-0
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 1, 2026 11:22:09 PM IST
Two second-half strikes from Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna ensured Rajasthan United eased past Chanmari FC 2-0 and moved temporarily to the top of the table in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. ... read..


Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: Raksha Khadse highlights push to empower tribal youth through sports
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | April 1, 2026 11:22:02 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Wednesday underscored the Centre's commitment to empowering tribal youth through sports during her visit to the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026. ... read..


IPL 2026 opening weekend sets record with over 515 million audience reach across platforms
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2026 10:52:16 PM IST
The opening weekend of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition scaled new peaks in reach and consumption across both Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. On the back of 200+ run chases across the first two matches, IPL 2026 recorded a combined reach o ... read..


"Conversations with him help me a lot": RCB spinner Vicky Ostwal on his learnings from Virat Kohli in nets
By Adarsh Chauhan

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 1, 2026 10:52:11 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal opened up on his time with Virat Kohli in the practice nets and how conversations with the legendary batter help the youngster to gain valuable insights about his own game. Ostwal also reveal ... read..


JioStar terminates agreements for IPL and WPL media rights in Bangladesh over "payment defaults"
Dhaka | April 1, 2026 10:22:35 PM IST
A media rights dispute has emerged in Bangladesh involving the broadcast and exploitation rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women's Premier League (WPL). JioStar India Private Limited (JioStar), which holds the underlying rights, has for ... read..


IPL 2026: DC's Ngidi, Natarajan restrict LSG to 141 runs in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 10:22:34 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was bowled out for 141 runs in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) here on Wednesday. ... read..


Former Tennis legend Leander Paes meets PM Modi in New DelhI
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:22:21 PM IST
Olympic medalist and former Tennis star Leander Paes met Prime Minister Narendra Modi just a day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


Iraq seal historic return to FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2-1 victory over Bolivia
Monterrey | April 1, 2026 9:52:19 PM IST
Iraq booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging past Bolivia 2-1 in a decisive intercontinental playoff, marking their return to football's biggest stage after nearly four decades. ... read..


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