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The ICC has welcomed the start of construction of a cricket stadium in Pomona, California, calling it a key milestone ahead of cricket’s return to the Olympics at LA28, marking the sport’s re-entry into the Games after 128 years.

Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow.

Mohammed Shami's brilliant bowling effort goes down the drain

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Amazon Prime Video, restraining Mohanlal’s Aashirvad Cinemas from entering into third-party agreements for OTT rights in the Drishyam film franchise. The dispute stems from a 2020 Master Video Licence Agreement that gave Amazon preferential rights over future titles.

GHMC Sanathnagar defeated G9 71-59 to enter the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad, with strong performances from Bharath and Sudershan, while other teams also recorded wins in the ongoing competition

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will look to regain consistency in their IPL clash at Wankhede, with focus on the possible return of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, as both teams struggle with form and team balance

India has been selected by FIFA for the Women’s Development Programme focused on commercial strategy for 2026. The initiative will help strengthen women’s football by supporting clubs, improving sponsorship opportunities, and preparing for upcoming licensing requirements

Skykings FC defeated Dilsukhnagar FC 4-1 in the TFA C-Division football league in Hyderabad. Kaigou, Rosangzel and Ruattuanga scored for the winners, while Anthony Kapil netted the lone goal for Dilsukhnagar FC

T Harshith and Khadeeja Fatima won the Under-15 boys and girls titles in the Telangana State-ranking chess tournament. Several young players secured top positions across different age categories in the event held in Hyderabad

The Telangana Football Association will conduct summer coaching camps across all district associations, providing equipment and support. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football development and offer structured training opportunities for young players across the state

Former Mumbai Indians batter Aditya Tare praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting unit after their 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. He highlighted the impact of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen in powering SRH’s dominant IPL run.

Former Mumbai Indians batter Aditya Tare said MS Dhoni’s wicketkeeping during CSK practice is a positive sign of recovery from injury. He hinted the veteran may return against Mumbai Indians after showing full involvement in batting and wicketkeeping drills.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan credited mindset and mental strength for his team’s strong IPL 2026 run after a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted 242/2, with Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 powering their third straight victory.

World number one Jannik Sinner says his main focus is Roland Garros despite preparing for Madrid Open. The Italian star, fresh from Monte Carlo victory, aims to fine-tune his game before the French Open, the only Grand Slam missing from his collection

Shiva Narwal won gold in the 10m air pistol junior event, while Chirag Sharma took bronze and Panaah Bhugra claimed silver in air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, marking a strong start for India’s shooters

Rajasthan Royals will look to end their recent slump when they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. While RR struggle with middle-order form, LSG are also in poor touch, setting up a crucial contest for both sides

Falaknuma FC registered a dominant 8-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground on Tuesday. Fardeen scored twice, while five other players contributed a goal each in a one-sided contest

Kodi Alekhya from Telangana, who captained DKR FC in IWL 2, has been selected to represent Kheda Probandi FC in the final round. The tournament will begin on May 1, marking another step in her rising football career

Telangana minister D Sridhar Babu said the state is taking concrete steps to become a sports hub, including plans for a Sports University. The Badminton Association of Telangana also elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2030 term

India’s AIPA contingent delivered a strong performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning multiple medals across categories. Vanshik Kapadia and Aalyka Ebrahim were among the top performers, highlighting India’s growing strength in international pickleball competitions

Telangana Cricket Association questioned political influence in HCA affairs, citing statements by former officials. It raised concerns over the use of the Chief Minister’s name, lack of action on complaints, and alleged interference in cricket administration

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century and Eshan Malinga’s four-wicket haul powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted a massive total before restricting DC despite brief resistance from their middle order

JR Abhishek won the title after defeating Adhyayan Banerjee in a tie-break, with both scoring 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished third with 10 points in a closely contested tournament

Nizam Basketball Academy defeated Good Training Academy 77-45 after a strong all-round performance in the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad. Balaji and Majid starred as Nizam dominated the game after taking control from the first half