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Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins praised Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as his “new favourite player” after his blistering century, while reflecting on bowling challenges, his comeback, and his team’s strong all-round performance in the match.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved a major scoring reform, replacing the traditional 3x21-point format with a 3x15-point system starting January 2027. The decision aims to make matches shorter and more engaging while easing physical strain on players.

Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a 229-run target to beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 103. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma led the charge in a high-scoring IPL encounter in Jaipur

KL Rahul stunned fans with a breathtaking 152 runs off 67 balls against Punjab Kings, marking the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. Meanwhile, the cricketer’s wife Athiya Shetty and her brother Ahan Shetty celebrated Rahul’s achievement on social media.

Punjab Kings scripted history by chasing down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals in an IPL thriller. Despite KL Rahul’s 152, PBKS rode on strong contributions from their top order to register the highest successful chase in T20 history

Chennai Super Kings will aim to continue their winning run when they face Gujarat Titans, who are struggling for consistency. Both teams are level on points, making the IPL clash crucial for their playoff hopes

Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane face mounting pressure as LSG and KKR struggle in the IPL. Both teams battle poor form, inconsistent performances and leadership concerns ahead of their crucial clash in Lucknow

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury while attempting a catch against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Ngidi fell heavily, hitting the back of his head on the ground, and had to be stretchered off with a neck brace before being taken to Max Hospital for treatment.

Telangana Youth and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari said sports development requires joint efforts from governments and stakeholders. Speaking at the Chintan Shivir in Srinagar, he highlighted Telangana’s initiatives and stressed building a strong sporting ecosystem

Sourav Kothari overcame a tough challenge to win his opening match in the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani and other Indian players registered dominant victories on the opening day of the tournament

OK Sporting FC defeated Susai FC 3-2 in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground. Donald scored twice while Austin added one goal, while Prabhunandhan and Alex Jesu scored for Susai FC

YMCA Secunderabad defeated Titans 90-69 in the final of the BM John Vinayasager basketball tournament after leading 38-36 at half-time. Strong defence and key performances from Nathan, Samuel and Rakesh helped seal a comfortable win

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will launch its TG20 league on April 29, featuring eight teams and 32 matches. Scheduled for June–July 2026, the league aims to boost grassroots cricket and create pathways to elite tournaments like the IPL.

Supreme Court of India appointed former judge Hrishikesh Roy as ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association after Justice Abhay S Oka declined the role. The court continues monitoring governance issues and will hear related reports and matters in May

UTT Season 7 player pool has been announced, featuring top Indian stars Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, Diya Chitale, and retained players Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. The league will run from July 9 to July 26 in Goa.

Krunal Pandya spoke about handling pressure and his India comeback ambitions, while Sunil Gavaskar credited Virat Kohli’s match-winning chase and Gujarat Titans’ costly dropped catch. Devdutt Padikkal’s improved batting also drew praise for strengthening RCB’s line-up.

Delhi Capitals face a tough challenge against unbeaten Punjab Kings in an IPL clash. While Delhi struggle with inconsistency and fielding errors, Punjab enter in strong form, backed by explosive batting and a disciplined bowling attack

Rajasthan Royals will look to settle scores when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash at Jaipur. RR, in good form this season, aim to avenge their earlier defeat as both teams chase important points

Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 206 to defeat Gujarat Titans by five wickets, powered by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. Sai Sudharsan’s century helped Gujarat post 205, but RCB held their nerve to seal a crucial IPL victory

Sreenidi Deccan FC registered a dramatic 2-1 win over Rajasthan United FC in the IFL Championship Stage opener. Late goals from Hadi Idrissou and David Castaneda sealed victory after Isaac Nortey gave the hosts an early lead

Titans and YMCA Secunderabad entered the final of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament after narrow semifinal wins. Titans staged a 70-69 comeback against GHMC Sanathnagar, while YMCA Secunderabad defeated Nizam Basketball Academy 70-66 in a close contest

India’s Shambhavi Kshirsagar and Divyanshu Dewangan set a junior world record to win gold in the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo. India now leads the medal tally with 12 medals, including four gold, with two days remaining

Reeds FC registered a comfortable 4-1 win over Bolarum Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground. Atharva, Dhanunjay Reddy, Shaik Sameer Hussain and Md Arbazullah scored for the winners

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla secured a second-place finish at the prestigious CDI Hagen dressage competition in Germany, scoring 70.94 per cent with his mare Floriana. The result strengthens his international standing and highlights his growing success on the global stage