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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off at Edgbaston on 12 June, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka. To mark the 100-day countdown, the iconic Birmingham venue transformed its scoreboard, sparking similar displays across cricket grounds worldwide.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner will lead their sides in the first T20 World Cup semifinal in Kolkata. With strong batting line-ups and quality spin attacks, the contest at Eden Gardens promises to be closely fought

Under the ASMITA programme, a nationwide athletics league will be held at 250 locations on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The initiative aims to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent across districts ahead of major global events

Lakshya Sen shocked defending champion Shi Yuqi in the opening round of the All England Open 2026, winning in three games. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while Malvika Bansod exited after a straight-game defeat

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a Rapid chess tournament for unrated players at Kukatpally on March 8. The top three winners will receive free entry to the A2H Classical prize money chess tournament scheduled on March 22 at the same venue

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials at Sanathnagar Playground on March 10 between 2 pm and 4 pm for boys and girls born on or after 1-1-2008 for the Junior inter-district championship at Woxsen University

TDCA President Allipur Venkateswar Reddy calls for a thorough investigation into the Rs 68.73 crore embezzlement in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He demands the funds be spent on rural cricket development and warns of statewide agitation if not returned

Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia Women at the WACA Ground, Perth, due to workload management. Kashvee Gautam has been named as her replacement. The BCCI Medical Team will monitor Renuka's fitness

The Indian women’s cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year award, following their historic win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. They are shortlisted alongside world-renowned sports teams

World champion and double Olympics medallist P V Sindhu returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai en route to the All England Championship. She thanked airport staff, Dubai authorities, and ground teams for their support during the difficult situation

Hyderabad Cricket Association President Amarnath denied involvement in Rs 68-crore transaction to the Court related to Visaka Industries. He clarified the action followed legal orders issued before his tenure, while former off-spinner N Shivlal Yadav called it unfair to blame individuals

Sanju Samson said staying away from his mobile phone and social media helped him focus during a crucial phase of his career. The India opener spoke about self-belief, mindset changes and finishing the chase against West Indies in the T-20 World Cup match at Kolkata

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is setting unprecedented digital engagement records, with ICC.tv surpassing user and watch-time figures from the 2024 edition. Social media views have crossed 10 billion, while multi-language feeds have accounted for nearly half of total playtime.

Indian badminton ace and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stranded in war-hit Dubai while en route to the United Kingdom for the All England Championship.

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 in Kolkata against the West Indies propelled India into the T20 World Cup semifinal. Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Samson’s resilience and sincerity, noting that his performance lifted the spirits of fans and teammates alike.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will officiate the South Africa–New Zealand clash in Kolkata on March 4.

The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex.

Lionel Messi scored two goals, leading Inter Miami to a 4-2 comeback victory over Orlando City. Telasco Segovia also played a pivotal role with a goal and two assists, helping Inter secure their first-ever win at Inter Miami Stadium

India and England will face off once again in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. Both teams have a storied history in T20 World Cups, and this clash promises high drama, with India slightly ahead in head-to-head stats

Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team will play a Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in India. The Test will be held in Chandigarh (June 6-10), while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai

P Shanmukha of IQ Chess Academy, Hyderabad, won the Open Rapid Prize Money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, Kukatpally. He scored 5.5 points from six rounds, defeating Nithik Reddy in the final round to claim the title

The AIFF has invited bids for commercial rights of men’s and women’s club competitions, including the Indian Super League, for a minimum of 15 years starting in 2026-27. The move aims to bring long-term stability to Indian football

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering financial penalties on players after their early exit from the T20 World Cup. Officials said reports of salary cuts were incorrect, but disciplinary action is under review following losses in the Super Eight stage

D Gukesh suffered another setback at the Prague International Chess Festival after a late blunder handed Nodirbek Abdusattorov victory. Despite dominating much of the game, the Indian faltered in time trouble, slipping further down the standings