India's World Athletics Relays campaign ended in disappointment as athletes sustained injuries and faced coordination issues, hindering their chances of qualifying for the 2027 World Championships.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the Thailand Open Super 500 final after defeating Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. The Indian duo attributed their success to mental fortitude gained from overcoming injuries and setbacks.
Indian weightlifters are set to compete in the Asian Championships, aiming to leverage home advantage and gain momentum for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Chaudhary secured their spots for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after winning their respective selection trials.
RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.
The Indian women's badminton team bounced back from a defeat to Denmark with a dominant 4-1 victory over Ukraine in the Uber Cup, showcasing a strong performance from young players.
The Indian youth boxing team has made a promising start at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with several boxers securing victories in their opening matches.
Punjab Kings will aim to recover from their first defeat of the season when they face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans, on a two-game winning streak, will be looking to continue their momentum.
Jason Holder believes Gujarat Titans are yet to play their best cricket but have still managed to find a way to win matches and remain in IPL play-off contention. Holder, who produced a match-winning four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings, is happy that every win has been based on collective effort rather than individual brilliance.
Sanju Samson's impressive form continues as he guides Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable victory over Delhi Capitals, earning high praise from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Simranjeet Kaur and Sahil Jadhav emerged as India's standout performers at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, both advancing to the semifinals in their respective recurve and compound sections.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised David Miller's match-winning innings against Punjab Kings, highlighting his ability to dominate both sides of the field. Bangar criticised Punjab's bowling attack for their lack of variation, which allowed Miller to score freely and guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial victory in their IPL 2026 playoff chase.
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips acknowledges the challenge of competing with a cricket superpower like India, given the vast difference in population and talent pool, ahead of their T20 World Cup final.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in IPL 2026 has sparked debate about his potential return to the Indian T20I squad.
India's U17 women's team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals for the first time, following a dominant 4-0 victory against Lebanon. The team's progress was confirmed after other group results went their way. They will now face China in the quarter-finals.
Rishabh Pant expressed his disappointment after his team's defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, citing poor batting performance as the main reason for the loss.
Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Gujarat Titans will be determined to continue their winning streak and leapfrog Rajasthan Royals in their mid-table Indian Premier League clash.
Chennai Super Kings are seeing strong performances from young players like Kartik Sharma, whose recent form has boosted the team after a slow start to the season, according to coach Stephen Fleming.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan welcomes the expansion of the T20 World Cup, highlighting the opportunities it creates for players from more countries to showcase their talent.
Axar Patel criticised the Delhi Capitals' batting and bowling performances after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, which has significantly impacted their IPL 2026 playoff chances. He hinted at potential team changes for the next season.
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma for his strong performance against spin bowling. The 20-year-old played a key role in CSK's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.
China has confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's conflict with India, according to official media reports.
Riyan Parag needs to lead from the front as Rajasthan Royals face a strong Punjab Kings side in their Indian Premier League match. Punjab Kings have been consistent, while the Royals have lost momentum after a strong start.
Chennai Super Kings fans are buoyed by the possibility of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's early return from a calf strain, after he was seen training ahead of their upcoming home game against the Punjab Kings.
Mitchell Starc's return to the Delhi Capitals after an injury layoff proved pivotal as he delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.
A Karnataka-based activist's threat to file a 'child labour' complaint against the Rajasthan Royals for fielding 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL has ignited a debate on nurturing young talent versus perceived exploitation, drawing widespread disbelief and criticism.
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has backed Abhishek Sharma to finish as the top run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2026 season ahead of his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Heinrich Klaasen.
Ola Electric is making a renewed push into the electric motorcycle market with aggressive pricing and in-house battery manufacturing, aiming to replicate its earlier success in electric scooters while addressing past quality and service issues.
Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta expressed her joy on social media after her team secured a dominant victory against Mumbai Indians in the IPL, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.
Cheteshwar Pujara says teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should aim for Test cricket despite his explosive IPL success with Rajasthan Royals.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has dismissed burnout concerns for key Indian players, emphasising the team's focus on regaining rhythm and confidence after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
The Indian men's table tennis team rallied to defeat Slovakia 3-2 in a Group 7 match at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London.
Delhi Capitals' coach Hemang Badani expresses concern over Kuldeep Yadav's form as the team fights for a playoff spot in the IPL. Despite past successes, Kuldeep's economy rate has increased, and wickets have been scarce. The team hopes he can regain his peak performance during this crucial phase.
Enzo Fernandez's free kick secured Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, ending the visitors' six-game losing run in the Premier League and earning caretaker manager Calum MacFarlane a first point in charge.
Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Punjab Kings are looking to turn their fortunes around as they host Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. After recent defeats, Punjab aims to improve their performance in all areas. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, struggling with form, are looking ahead to the next season.
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