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"Classical spin bowling": Harbhajan Singh on Yuzvendra Chahal's spell against CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 11:52:07 PM IST
Former Indian spin bowler Harbhajan Singh touched upon Yuzvendra Chahal's spell against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the seventh fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..


IFL 2025-26: Sreenidi Deccan gear up for crucial match against Aizawl FC
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 4, 2026 11:22:15 PM IST
Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Aizawl FC in a crucial Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 fixture, as the race for the top half of the table heats up at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Sunday. ... read..


Spirit of Pinkathon returns with 160 km run from Mumbai to Pune
Pune (Maharashtra) | April 4, 2026 10:52:06 PM IST
The ethos of endurance, resilience and women's empowerment came alive once again as the Spirit of Pinkathon flagged off its 6th edition, featuring an extraordinary 160 km run from Mumbai to Pune. ... read..


Ashok Sharma bowls fastest bowl of IPL 2026 vs Rajasthan Royals
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 4, 2026 10:51:57 PM IST
Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ashok Sharma delivered the fastest ball of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season during their clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. ... read..


Kanpur Superstars captain Sameer Rizvi lights up IPL 2026
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 4, 2026 10:22:08 PM IST
Sameer Rizvi continues to make a powerful statement at the grand stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The young batter brought up his third consecutive half-century, underlining his growing stature as a dependable match-winner. ... read..


IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Jurel fifties power Rajasthan Royals to 210/6 vs Gujarat Titans
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 4, 2026 9:52:29 PM IST
Riding on half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total of 210/6 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday, despite a late fightback from the bowlers. ... read..


"Nitish Kumar Reddy can bowl at any stage of the game": SRH head coach Daniel Vettori
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 4, 2026 9:22:00 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori hailed the all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as someone who wants to be involved in everything and said that he can bowl at any stage of the game. ... read..


DC captain Axar Patel highlights team's flexibility and bench strength after 6-wicket win over MI
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 9:21:58 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain highlights team's flexibility and bench strength after their six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. ... read..


Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City thrash Liverpool 4-0, reach FA Cup semis
Manchester | April 4, 2026 9:21:56 PM IST
Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup 2026 semi-finals after a dominant 4-0 victory over Liverpool, powered by a brilliant hat-trick from striker Erling Haaland. ... read..


"We felt short by 15-20 runs": MI stand-in captain Suryakumar after loss against DC
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 8:52:42 PM IST
Mumbai Indians suffered their first defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi when they couldn't defend 162 runs against Delhi Capitals on Saturday and the stand-in captain of MI, Suryakumar Yadav, felt they r ... read..


Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi receives World Athletics flag from Suryavanshi Suraj
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 4, 2026 8:52:37 PM IST
Odisha's Minister of Sports & Youth Services Suryavanshi Suraj today presented the ceremonial World Athletics flag to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Kalinga Stadium, marking a proud moment for the state reflecting its readiness to host the World ... read..


In the face-off, Florian Coudier looked aggressive and Sangram Singh calm
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 8:52:28 PM IST
MMA icon Sangram Singh and French fast-rising fighter Florian Coudier faced off at the Buenos Aires Arena on Saturday ahead of their much-awaited fight on April 5. While the Sangram looked quite calm, Florian's enthusiasm was worth seeing. Florian said he ... read..


Indian Boxing showstopper; Vishvanath Suresh stuns World No 1 with a knockout punch in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar | April 4, 2026 8:22:12 PM IST
Vishvanath Suresh (Men's 50 kg - Flyweight) has rapidly established himself as one of India's most exciting boxing prospects, seamlessly transitioning from a dominant youth career to the elite senior level. Hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, his rise marks ... read..


"Just focusing on our own process": RCB's Jitesh Sharma ahead of CSK clash
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 4, 2026 8:22:10 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicket-keeper batter and vice-captain Jitesh Sharma said that the team is focusing on their own strengths and preparation rather than looking much at the opposition, ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game ag ... read..


"Worked on my weaknesses": Sameer Rizvi after match-winning 90 vs MI
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 8:22:07 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi credited rigorous self-improvement for his match-winning performance against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. ... read..


IPL 2026: RR win toss, choose to bat first against GT; Shubman Gill misses out
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | April 4, 2026 7:52:19 PM IST
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and opted to bat first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in both teams' second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. ... read..


IPL 2026: 'Impactful' Sameer Rizvi shines in DC's dominant win over MI
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 7:52:16 PM IST
Sameer Rizvi's dazzling knock of 90 runs helped the Delhi Capitals (DC) beat the Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..


IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori hails Jaydev Unadkat as "rock" for SRH in absence of Pat Cummins
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 4, 2026 7:22:13 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori opened up on the role of experienced campaigner Jaydev Unadkat in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is out owing to a back injury. Vettori hailed Unadkat as "an incredibly reliable bowler" and said that he ... read..


Kerala Hockey defeat Telangana Hockey 4-1 in Division 'C', Pool A Sub Junior women's match
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | April 4, 2026 7:22:10 PM IST
The fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Le Puducherry Hockey and Kerala Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Himachal, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Delhi Hockey won their respective matches in Division ' ... read..


"It is irrelevant": RCB's Jitesh Sharma on defending champions tag
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 4, 2026 6:53:11 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma on Saturday said the defending champions tag is "irrelevant" as the team focuses on chasing the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title. ... read..


KL Rahul ends record-breaking streak following poor outing against MI
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 6:53:00 PM IST
KL Rahul's record-breaking dominance over Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar came to an end during a challenging outing on Saturday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. ... read..


India's Karandeep Kochhar battles hard for fourth position at International Series Japan
Chiba | April 4, 2026 6:52:58 PM IST
India's Karandeep Kochhar had to dig deep and buckle down to fight his way for the Tied-4th position after round three in the International Series Japan at the Caledonian Golf Club on Saturday. ... read..


"He'll hopefully play in the back end of April": Daniel Vettori on Pat Cummins' comeback for SRH
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 4, 2026 6:52:53 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori has said that Pat Cummins could "hopefully" play in the back-end of April and has "looked really good" during the training sessions. ... read..


"Some of our young Indian talent are pretty special": PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 6:22:24 PM IST
Punjab Kings defeated the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday to claim their second win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, and their head coach, Ricky Ponting, called the uncapped players of PBKS special. ... read..


Alexandersson stresses 'mindset' as India gears up for Australian challenge in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
Pathum Thani | April 4, 2026 6:22:17 PM IST
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson emphasised the importance of mindset as the team regroups to face Australia in their second Group C match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Saturday. ... read..


Kohli jokes about RCB fielding five overseas players in IPL 2026
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | April 4, 2026 5:52:14 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has brushed off jokes about the team fielding five overseas players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. ... read..


IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians set 163-run target for Delhi Capitals
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 5:52:05 PM IST
The Mumbai Indians have set a modest target of 163 runs for the Delhi Capitals in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..


BCB meeting in Dhaka discusses India ties, upcoming tours and cricket cooperation
Dhaka | April 4, 2026 5:22:15 PM IST
A meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was held in Dhaka on Saturday, chaired by Cricket Board President Aminul Islam Bulbul. ... read..


"The strategies keep changing all the time": LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 4, 2026 5:22:06 PM IST
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowling coach Bharat Arun on Saturday said the team's top-order strategy will remain flexible as they prepare for their Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). ... read..


Pat Cummins returns to Australia for final scan on his back injury amid IPL 2026
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 4:52:17 PM IST
Pat Cummins, the Australia captain who is also the designated skipper of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, has left the IPL 2026 camp and returned to Australia to undergo a final scan on his back injury, according to ESPNcricinfo ... read..


"10-day pre-season camp set tone for new season": PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 4:52:13 PM IST
After winning their second match in a row in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting emphasised the importance of continuity in team personnel in the tournament. ... read..


"Best ball striking I've ever seen": Ponting lauds Priyansh as Punjab Kings chase down 210 in Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 4:21:47 PM IST
Punjab Kings secured a brilliant five-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. ... read..


IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals win toss; choose to field against Mumbai Indians
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 3:52:00 PM IST
Delhi Capitals (DC) have won the toss, and they have decided to field against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition on Saturday. ... read..


"Rohit Sharma has clearly worked very hard and rewards are visible": Sunil Gavaskar
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 3:23:05 PM IST
The former India skipper and Mumbai Indians opener batter Rohit Sharma has started his IPL 2026 campaign with a bang and that has attracted many eyeballs, including the 'Little Master' Sunil Gavaskar, who believes that Sharma's footwork is looking quicker ... read..


"I believe number 3 is a good position for Ayush Mhatre": Sunil Gavaskar
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 2:52:15 PM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered their second defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 when they failed to defend a big total of 209 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on Friday, but youngster Ayush Mhatre's ... read..


New Zealand beat South Africa by 66 runs, clinch ODI series 2-1
Wellington | April 4, 2026 2:52:12 PM IST
New Zealand clinched a series win after defeating South Africa in the third and final ODI, which also gave it crucial ICC Women's Championship 2025-2029 points. ... read..


IPL: Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 24 Lakh for maintaining slow over-rate against CSK
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 1:52:37 PM IST
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer landed in trouble again as he has been fined Rs 24 lakhs after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadiu ... read..


Delhi Horse Show 2026: Mumbai's Stasya Pandya clinches dual team medals
New Delhi | April 4, 2026 12:52:38 PM IST
Rising equestrian talent Stasya Pandya from Mumbai delivered an outstanding performance at the Delhi Horse Show 2026, securing two team medals in the prestigious Young Champion category. ... read..


At Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, Siddi wrestlers signal rise of community powerhouse
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) | April 4, 2026 12:52:27 PM IST
The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. ... read..


"He is picking the length very early": Cheteshwar Pujara lauds Priyansh Arya's all-round hitting
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 1:52:35 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Priyansh Arya's exceptional shot-making and awareness, noting that he reads length early and capitalises on both short and full deliveries with equal ease. ... read..


"We looked at many bowlers but missed out": CSK head coach after failing to defend 210 against PBKS
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 11:22:04 AM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that during the auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise had considered a wide pool of bowlers but missed out on several who have since found form. ... read..


BCB seeks new cricket partnerships with BCCI
Dhaka | April 4, 2026 11:22:02 AM IST
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) recently expressed their interest in existing and new areas of cooperation in cricket with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) through a letter. ... read..


"Sanju Samson is a match-winner": CSK head coach Stephen Fleming
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 9:52:16 AM IST
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming backed his side's opening batter, Sanju Samson, as his stint with the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions came under early scrutiny. ... read..


Blue Colts suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against Bangladesh in SAFF U20 C'Ship final
Male | April 4, 2026 9:52:06 AM IST
Bangladesh broke Indian hearts as they edged past the Indian U20 men's team 4-3 in a penalty shootout after regulation time ended goalless to clinch the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 title at the National Stadium in Male on Friday night. ... read..


"Mentally very tough, knows his areas where he can score runs": Shashank Singh lauds PBKS' Priyansh Arya
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 4, 2026 1:52:33 PM 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..


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