Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma's 15-year journey of struggle, faith and persistence culminates in a memorable IPL breakthrough at age 33.
John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.
Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to injury.
Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in the IPL, seeking their first win of the season. Pressure is on the opening duo of Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad to perform.
Virat Kohli's casual Instagram 'like' on a travel vlogger's post unexpectedly went viral, sparking social media buzz and bringing back his 'algorithm interaction' explanation.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, has acknowledged the team's need to improve their catching after costly errors led to a defeat against Punjab Kings, despite posting a high score. The team dropped six catches, giving crucial lifelines to Punjab's batsmen.
Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been fined for an altercation with the fourth umpire during an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined for a slow over-rate.
Australia will tour Zimbabwe for three One-Day Internationals in September, marking their first visit to the African nation since 2014.
Skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler played useful knocks to help Gujarat Titans chase down defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's modest total, securing a four-wicket win in their Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Pranavi Urs, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, improved her position at the Joburg Ladies Open, while several French golfers lead the competition.
South Africa defeated India by nine wickets in the third women's T20 International, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Laura Wolvaardt's century led the charge, overshadowing India's highest-ever total against South Africa.
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting supports Marco Jansen's late arrival for the IPL, acknowledging logistical challenges faced by South African players after the T20 World Cup.
The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she intends to fight against the introduction of gender testing for the female category at the Olympics, a policy the South African insists "undermines women's rights".
Defending champion Sarah Chelangat and Harbert Kibet aim for Ugandan victories in the TCS World 10K, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. Chelangat is fit and seeks to improve her time, while Kibet's impressive form makes him a favourite. Challengers include Brenda Jepchirchir and Fantaye Belayneh in the women's race, and Rodrigue Kwizera and Gemechu Dida in the men's race.
Gujarat Titans secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match, with Shubman Gill highlighting the need for improvement in finishing innings.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Prabhsimran Singh for his fearless batting after Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has sparked controversy, with questions raised about whether Phil Salt's catch was clean.
Badani backs impact over consistency, says Axar fit for SRH game
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka is in Delhi for discussions with NADA officials regarding India's increasing doping cases. He is expected to address the issue in a press conference.
Kagiso Rabada reflects on a 'disappointing' previous season, highlighting his shift from 'desperate' to 'determined' after a match-winning spell that helped Gujarat Titans defeat Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing possible international links and involving unqualified practitioners across multiple towns. The investigation has led to several arrests and the shutdown of a hospital.
Star Sports withdraws its controversial 'cupcake' promo targeting South Africa after India's 76-run loss in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are set to compete in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, aiming for a podium finish in the WRC3 category.
England's Phil Salt was the star of the show for RCB on the field, as he claimed a couple of stunning catches to turn the match on it's head.
Heinrich Klaasen plays down his poor record against Chennai Super Kings ahead of SRH's Rivalry Week clash, backing his form and approach in spin-friendly conditions.
Udayan Mane shot a flawless eight-under 64 with a hole-in-one to open up a commanding six-shot lead after round two of the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa.
Beyers Swanepoel leaves mid-match for England flight, forcing Lions to field 10 players as Titans win dramatic domestic final; probe launched.
Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chasing a 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Udayan Mane secured his first AM Green IGPL Trophy with a commanding seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa. Mane's strong performance, including a final-round 67, highlighted his return to form after a period without a win.
Delhi Capitals shared a video showing David Miller's emotional reaction after narrowly losing to Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL match.
Punjab Kings chase down 265 in a record-breaking run-fest against Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul smashes 152 and Shreyas Iyer seals historic win in IPL 2026.
Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.
'Even if the war ends tomorrow, which is unlikely, and we go back to the pre-war status quo, the world will still need some time to get over the sudden shock of oil price increases.'
India has overtaken Kenya to lead the Athletics Integrity Unit's list of ineligible persons due to doping violations, with 148 suspended track and field athletes.
India Women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasises the importance of the T20I series against South Africa for World Cup preparation, highlighting the need to provide opportunities to all players and build momentum.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Saturday rated Protea opener Aiden Markram's measured hundred against Australia in the World Test Championship final as the "best innings" by a South African batter in Test matches.
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised South African pacer Nandre Burger for his decisive opening spell that put Chennai Super Kings on the back foot in Rajasthan Royals' IPL opener in Guwahati on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
