Pat Cummins praised fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain after Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
The National Senior Athletics Federation Competition witnessed a national record being broken twice in the men's 100m race, along with other impressive performances in long jump and 10,000m races.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po.
The Delhi High Court has criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events, raising concerns about her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.
PV Sindhu lost to Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open, squandering an early lead in the second game. Despite the loss, Sindhu holds a lead in head-to-head records against Yamaguchi.
Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford as Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record and Michael Carrick moved closer to securing the manager's job permanently.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 after suffering a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand.
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a crucial IPL match with playoff qualification at stake. Both teams need a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockouts.
Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson has praised Varun Chakravarthy for his commitment to the team, playing through a hairline fracture in his left foot to contribute to KKR's IPL playoff push. Despite the injury, Chakravarthy has shown resilience and determination, earning accolades from Watson and highlighting his importance to the squad.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL 2026 league match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said the team will continue to monitor its under-tested middle-order ahead of the IPL playoffs even as he credited the side's explosive top-order and disciplined bowling attack for their impressive campaign this season.
Lucknow Super Giants' IPL season was marked by inconsistent selections, questionable combinations, and a lack of clarity in their strongest XI, leading to a disappointing campaign.
Ishan Kishan dedicated his match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings to his cousin, who recently lost his sister, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad qualify for the IPL play-offs.
Ishan Kishan credits his maturity and shot selection for his success in the Indian Premier League, after scoring his sixth half-century. He also praised the team's support staff and captain Pat Cummins for their roles in the team's performance.
Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell expressed frustration over the team's inconsistent performance in the IPL season, highlighting missed opportunities and narrow defeats that prevented a top-four finish.
On a tense night when KKR's season was hanging in the balance, Manish Pandey answered every critic in the best possible way -- a man-of-the match performance in a must-win clash against Mumbai Indians.
Mukund Sasikumar progressed to the quarterfinals of the SM Krishna Memorial Open tennis tournament, overcoming Taiyo Yamanaka. Other Indian players had mixed results in singles and doubles matches.
Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are capable of playing until the ODI World Cup in 2027, citing their passion and determination.
A new study suggests that complex strategic decisions may be better when made with less thinking time, highlighting the role of intuition in decision-making.
Tilak Varma's match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings was followed by a touching tribute to Rohit Sharma, celebrating his iconic jersey number.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathy is strategically balancing junior and professional tournaments as she prepares to transition to the senior circuit. Training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain, the 16-year-old aims to build confidence and secure a strong junior ranking before fully committing to professional events.
A meeting to review India's Commonwealth Games preparations included discussions on advancing the country's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi participating online.
Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin praised Ishan Kishan's match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings, which secured their team a place in the IPL playoffs. Kishan's 70 off 47 balls on a difficult pitch was pivotal in the victory.
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Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.
East Bengal FC secured their first Indian Super League title, ending a 22-year drought with a 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi, sparking jubilant celebrations among fans.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Alireza Firouzja in the first round of the Super Chess Classics in Bucharest, while other games also ended in draws.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya trained at full intensity, indicating his return for their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya had missed MI's last three matches due to a back spasm.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 match.
Indian boxing is considering rewarding boxers who perform well at major international events like the Asian Games with direct entry to the Olympic qualifiers, according to women's head coach Santiago Nieva.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill criticised his team's fielding performance after their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, citing dropped catches as a key factor in the defeat.
The India U18 men's hockey team played out a 3-3 draw against Australia in the final match of their four-match series, resulting in a 1-1 series draw. Both the men's and women's U18 teams faced off against Australia in Bhopal.
Indian players enjoyed a successful opening day at the SM Krishna Memorial Open, with Manish Sureshkumar's upset victory over top seed Keegan Smith headlining the action. Several other Indian players also progressed to the next round after impressive performances.
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to surpass Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, praising his range and temperament.
Ashmita Chaliha progressed to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, becoming the only Indian player left in the competition after other Indian players were defeated.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
Varun Chakravarthy's participation in an IPL match despite a hairline fracture has sparked debate about the prioritisation of club cricket over national team commitments, raising concerns within the BCCI.
Tushar Deshpande and Siddhesh Lad will lead defending champions MSC Maratha Royals into the new T20 Mumbai League season, with mentor Abhishek Nayar helping shape a balanced squad built on experience and young talent.
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