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The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

B. Sandeep’s blazing 162 and Mohd Azharuddin’s breathtaking 38-ball 116 headlined a high-scoring day in the HCA B-Division T-20 tournament, which featured dominant centuries, close finishes, and big wins across multiple encounters

Cousins brings an extraordinary competitive pedigree to the role

A total of 30 teams in the Men’s section and 25 teams in the Women’s section will vie for the ultimate crown

Ashmita looked in complete control against the world No. 55, dominating the opening game with a comfortable win

This marks the second consecutive triumph over the competition by an English club

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match

The tournament format places India in Pool A alongside South Korea, hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the 2025 World Cup victory marked a turning point for women’s cricket, boosting confidence and responsibility. Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, she emphasised preparation, team unity, WPL impact and sustained excellence.

Top players, including internationals and state-ranked competitors, have been given top seedings for the Telangana State Senior Ranking Carrom Tournament to be held in Hyderabad from May 23–26. Around 270 players from across the state will participate in the competition.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan has spoken about his approach to form, adaptability in T20 cricket and partnership with captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. He also reflected on past milestones, including his Orange Cap season and record-breaking batting achievements.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. He accepted the match referee’s sanction.

Malkajgiri police have warned citizens against fraudulent websites and fake booking links offering IPL tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on 22 May.

Shabbir Ali and Victor Amalraj from the City, Santosh attended the technical committee meeting of the All India Football Federation at the FIFA Academy in Bhubaneshwar

These licenses are categorised into ‘Premier 1’ for Indian Super League clubs and ‘Premier 2’ for Indian Football League clubs

Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan reshaped the ICC World Test Championship standings, pushing India to sixth place while increasing pressure on Shubman Gill's side to produce consistent performances in the ongoing WTC cycle.

Haryana's Vihaan Jain shot an even-par 72 at the Coimbatore Golf Club to open up a three-stroke lead over Prince Bainsla on day two of the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship, while Chaitanya Pandey and Drona Singh Dhull extended dominant leads in Categories B and C.

CEO Arvind Kumar Dwivedi honored local medal-winning athletes from the Hyderabad District Open Ice Figure Skating Championship, reaffirming the board's commitment to youth sports alongside Arjuna Awardee coach Anup Kumar Yama

The season will feature tournaments across Senior, Under-23, Under-19 and Under-16 categories in men’s cricket, along with an extensive calendar across Senior, Under-23, Under-19 and Under-15 women’s competitions

Despite injuring her left ankle mid-round and playing on painkillers, 12-year-old Aida Thimmaiah carded a gritty one-over 66 on day two to hold a one-shot lead at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship

powered by blistering centuries from Raghava Pattapu, B. Sandeep, Sai Vikas Reddy, and G. Praneeth Kumar, the HCA A and B-Division T-20 tournament witnessed a massive day of high-scoring encounters and standout individual performances

Dhoni remained distant from the central action. Yes, there were understandable cricketing reasons.

Phil Salt's comeback will boost RCB's top-order