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RR will look to dominate against MI

Sixth-placed KKR (13 points) take on eighth-placed DC (12 points)

An official release stated: "The General Body unanimously approved the adoption of the NSGA by the AIFF"

Paul changed the course of the match by winning nine straight games, taking control of the final set

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished the league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points despite a 55-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli hit milestones as RCB now prepare to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

Sehwag pointed to Punjab’s inconsistency with both bat and ball as the major reason behind their recent struggles

Mukul Choudhary had an impressive IPL 2026

Pat Cummins praised Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain after Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in IPL 2026. The duo’s combined bowling effort restricted RCB, while SRH posted 255/4 and strengthened their push into the playoffs.

JioStar expert Irfan Pathan praised Ishan Kishan’s improved consistency and spin play for Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling him a more complete batter. He also highlighted Heinrich Klaasen’s smart approach against Josh Hazlewood and termed on-field Kohli-Head exchange part of competitive cricket.

A cricket tournament for budding players began at the MSCA Academy in Fathullaguda near Nagole. The event was inaugurated by Ketana Avenue Colony president Chandrababu, with local representatives, organisers, and academy coaches attending the launch ceremony

Sreenidi Deccan FC ended their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at Fatorda. Marcus Joseph scored early, Hadi Idrissou equalised late, and the Deccan Warriors finished second with 26 points from 14 matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL league stage with a 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Despite strong batting displays from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH finished third on net run rate

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen powered the team to 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. Klaasen and Kishan struck fluent half-centuries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added late fireworks in the IPL league match

Haryana golfer Vihaan Jain won the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship after holding off Tamil Nadu’s Nilofer Sivamoorthy in a tense final round at Coimbatore Golf Club. Delhi’s Chaitanya Pandey also secured his second consecutive Category ‘B’ title

Indian football suffered another major continental setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) revised its slot allocation for the 2027-28 club competition cycle, pushing India down to the AFC Challenge League, which is the third tier of Asian club football.

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Malaysia Masters came to an end after she lost to former European Games champion Line Kjaersfeldt of Denmark in the women's singles quarterfinals

The Delhi HC pulled up the World Federation of India for its decision to declare Vinesh Phogat "ineligible" from participation in domestic events and asked the Centre to constitute an expert panel to evaluate her.

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured third place in the IGU Southern India Junior Golf Championship 2026 held at Coimbatore. The DPS Hyderabad student continued his consistent run after strong performances in the Haryana and Andhra State Junior Championships and is ranked India No. 2

Hockey India has named the 18-member Indian Women’s U-18 squad for the Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. Led by Sweety Kujur, India will face Korea, Malaysia and Singapore in Pool A of the tournament beginning on May 29.

Hockey India announced an 18-member squad for the U-18 Men’s Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. Captain Ketan Kushwaha will lead the team, which is placed in Pool A with South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan. Tournament begins May 29.

Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against comparing 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Sachin Tendulkar, urging patience amid growing hype. He said the Rajasthan Royals youngster must be allowed to develop naturally while managing modern pressures beyond the cricket field.

Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada set the tone with early wickets as Gujarat Titans thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs to seal a top-two finish in IPL 2026. Sanjay Bangar praised their impact alongside Jos Buttler’s explosive batting display.

The Handball Association of Hyderabad will conduct its general body meeting on June 11 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Secunderabad. HAH president Ch. Franklin announced the schedule, which will bring together members to discuss key organizational matters and future plans

The 59th Telangana State-ranking Chess Tournament will take place at Meridian School, Madhapur, on May 24 for boys and girls in the under-7 to under-15 categories. Registrations close at 6 p.m. on May 23, with no spot entries allowed