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Khalin Joshi clinched his seventh professional title with a four-shot win at the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 in Visakhapatnam. Akshay Sharma finished runner-up with a course-record 65, while Saptak Talwar retained his lead in PGTI rankings

India’s Ayush Shetty produced a stunning upset at the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating World No. 4 Jonatan Christie 23-21, 21-17 in Ningbo. The 20-year-old maintained his unbeaten run in the tournament and stormed into the quarterfinals.

Hockey India has appointed Australian coach Tim White as head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team. With experience in Belgium and Australia, including a Junior World Cup bronze, White aims to develop technically strong players for senior-level competition.

Lucknow Super Giants batter Mukul Choudhary, who smashed 54 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, credited MS Dhoni as his inspiration. He also recalled his father’s sacrifices and his journey from a small-town academy to professional cricket.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflects on his journey from playing backyard cricket in Guyana to representing one of the IPL’s biggest franchises. He recalls childhood struggles, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo and the strong camaraderie inside the RCB dressing room.

C D Gopinath, last surviving member of India’s team to win its first Test against England, passed away at 96 in Chennai. He was a former captain of Madras State and Ranji Trophy star, remembered for his cricketing legacy

Indonesia defeated India 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, while Korea maintained a perfect record over New Zealand and Thailand bounced back with a 3-0 win against Mongolia. Top two teams will advance after round-robin play

World No.2 Jannik Sinner overcame a challenging three-set contest against Tomas Machac to reach the Monte-Carlo Masters quarterfinals. Despite a second-set slip, the Italian top seed recovered to win 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3 and will face Felix Auger-Aliassime next

Meenakshi Goyat staged a late comeback to reach the 53kg final at the Asian Wrestling Championships, while Hansika Lamba and Neha secured bronze medals. India continued its strong run with multiple podium finishes in Bishkek

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a strong challenge from Tomás Martín Etcheverry to win in three sets and reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals. The World No 1 recovered after losing the second set to keep his title defence on track

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash in an IPL match in Guwahati with both teams in strong form. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lead Royals’ batting, while RCB rely on Padikkal and a balanced bowling attack

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a last-ball IPL thriller. Mukul Choudhary’s unbeaten 54 and Ayush Badoni’s fifty helped LSG chase 182, handing KKR another defeat despite a strong batting effort

The BCCI mourns the demise of former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath, a member of India’s first Test-winning team. He was a prominent domestic captain, selector, and team manager, remembered for his significant contributions to Indian cricket

Mumbai Cricket Association honoured legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at Wankhede Stadium. A stand was named after Shastri, while stadium gates were dedicated to the other icons, celebrating their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket

Telangana Basketball Association launches its first professional junior league, Telangana Junior Basketball League, featuring under-15 and under-18 boys and girls categories. Six city franchises will compete, with trials starting April 10, giving young athletes a professional platform to showcase talent

C. D. Gopinath, one of Indian cricket’s most respected figures and the last surviving member of the team that secured India’s first-ever Test victory, passed away at 96 in Chennai. He captained Madras, served as a national selector, chaired the selection committee, and managed the Indian team during the 1979 England tour.

SkyKings FC secured a dominant 7-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship. Ajith, Thouthang and Yuganth Kamli scored braces, while Mahender added one goal in a one-sided contest

Ribhav Verma maintained his lead after the third round of the IGU Hyderabad Amateur Golf Championship despite an even-par 72. He holds a three-shot advantage over Parth Raman Sood heading into the final round at Boulder Hills

Former national footballer Nithyasheelan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 57. The Telangana Football Association and players observed two minutes of silence during training and league matches to honour his contribution to the sport

The Indian women’s boxing team delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, securing 10 medals, including four gold. Every team member won a medal, highlighting India’s growing strength and consistency in continental boxing competitions

Ayush Shetty entered the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-games win, while PV Sindhu and other Indian players exited the tournament, leaving Shetty as the lone Indian singles contender

India’s U20 women’s team endured tough defeats at the AFC Asian Cup but showed clear signs of development, ending their campaign with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and gaining valuable experience against top continental sides

Khalin Joshi extended his lead to three shots after the third round of the Andhra Open 2026, carding a one-under 70, while Yash Majmudar and Rashid Khan remained in contention heading into the final round

Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen dissected the final over drama in Delhi Capitals’ close IPL clash against Gujarat Titans, while Rashid Khan shared insights on his line and length adjustments, explaining how a small tweak helped secure the Titans’ thrilling victory.