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Speaking to the media on the eve of Saturday's IPL match against Sunrisers, Southee mentions that facing their top-heavy batting line-up will be a significant challenge for the bowlers.

Lakshya injured his elbow after an intense quarterfinal match that included several dives.

Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader.

Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 as SRH aim to extend their five-match winning streak and move to the top of the table. KKR, meanwhile, look to continue their comeback after a slow start to the season.

Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma said he considers every unbeaten innings in a winning cause as his best. He credited team trust, strong opening partnerships and effective bowling for the victory against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson received one demerit point and a warning for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Rajasthan Royals. The action followed an aggressive on-field interaction after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Delhi Capitals chased down 226 to defeat Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL match. KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka led the chase, while Riyan Parag’s impressive 90 helped Royals post a strong total that proved insufficient

Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils to reach the Madrid Open final and extend his winning streak to 22 matches. The Italian also recorded his 350th career win and will face Alexander Zverev or Alexander Blockx in the final

Mumbai Mozartt edged Century Warriors in a close contest, while PBG Pune Jaguars bounced back with two wins on day two of TTSL Maharashtra 2026. Several tight matches and strong individual performances highlighted the day’s action in Mumbai

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed India Under-19 all-rounder RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the IPL season. Mavi has been ruled out with a groin injury, while Ambrish joins the franchise for Rs 30 lakh

India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the men’s quarterfinals of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Denmark to secure a semifinal berth and assure themselves of a medal. Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty registered crucial victories

Telangana women defeated hosts Maharashtra 3-2 in a thrilling final to win the 40+ team title at the National Masters Table Tennis Championships in Pune. Bandaru Kiranmai played a decisive role with two hard-fought victories, including the title-clinching win in the decider

India Under-17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts, currently training in Doha, will face Australia and Uzbekistan in Group D of the tournament beginning this month

Symposium hosted a high-level discussion in Hyderabad on India’s sporting ecosystem, featuring Abhinav Bindra, Jayesh Ranjan and other experts. During the event, Jayesh Ranjan announced that the proposed Telangana Sports University would confer its first honorary doctorate on Bindra

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless mindset and technique while highlighting bowling concerns for Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. He also stressed the importance of mental recovery for players and shared insights into his research-driven commentary approach

Australia retained top positions in the ICC Men’s Test and Women’s ODI team rankings after the annual update. India moved ahead of England to third in the Test standings, while Pakistan climbed above Sri Lanka and Bangladesh overtook Pakistan in women’s ODIs

The two most successful franchises in IPL history have endured a forgettable campaign so far, with neither side able to build sustained momentum.

SkyKings FC registered a dominant 9-1 victory over Bolarum Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship, with Rosingellatallu scoring five goals. In another match, CCOB Jr FC defeated Dilsukhnagar FC 6-2 at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad

India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, with Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty delivering strong performances. The win ensured a semifinal berth and confirmed at least a bronze medal for the 2022 champions

Ravichandran Ashwin has reacted to Riyan Parag’s alleged vaping incident, calling it avoidable and urging responsibility from young players. Parag was fined and handed a demerit point after breaching IPL Code of Conduct during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings.

Sanjay Bangar praised Jason Holder’s all-round impact after Gujarat Titans’ four-wicket win over RCB. Shubman Gill led a dominant chase, while GT bowlers restricted RCB to 155. The victory strengthened GT’s position with 10 points from five matches.

A 12-member Indian shotgun squad will compete in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Kazakhstan. Featuring Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Raiza Dhillon, India faces strong global competition across skeet, trap and mixed team events.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has invited expressions of interest for brand partnerships for the 2026–27 HCA League, featuring 85 teams and over 1,500 players, offering sponsors extensive visibility across matches, venues, and digital platforms statewide.

Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan emphasises bowling accuracy and fitness as crucial to his performance, reflects on mistakes during injury recovery, and backs the team’s strategy to overcome middle-order concerns by maintaining focus and leveraging their strong bowling attack.