With the coveted berths for the Asian Games 2026 at stake, the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship got underway at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, drawing the country's finest track and field athletes for a crucial qualification event.
Fast-tracked into the senior national T20 side for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to use a separate dressing room from his teammates because of safeguarding rules in the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Guardian.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
Cameron Green has hinted at a bigger bowling role as Kolkata Knight Riders look to regain momentum in IPL 2026, signalling improved fitness during a crucial phase of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad could receive a timely boost in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season, with regular captain Pat Cummins likely to rejoin the squad on April 17, ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Frustrated with the delay in the announcement of the National Sports awards, Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has voiced strong criticism of the Sports Ministry, describing the situation as both “demotivating” and a “sign of disrespect” towards athletes and coaches.
England skipper Ben Stokes has made it clear that his working relationship with head coach Brendon McCullum remains firmly intact, even if the way they operate together continues to evolve following England’s difficult The Ashes tour of Australia.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on their explosive batting unit once again as they take on Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen their position and break away from the tightly packed mid-table in the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
