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It is the first time Rana has won a monthly ICC award, with the right-armer becoming the first player from Bangladesh to claim the men's award since all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz did so in April last year.

Test Twenty has introduced the Parity Rule, making it the first cricket ecosystem built on structured mixed-gender participation. The 80-over format unifies men’s and women’s squads under one franchise system, aiming to redefine competition, inclusion, and talent development globally.

Virat Kohli scored his first century of IPL 2026.

Hockey India has appointed French coach Frederic Soyez as the head coach of the junior men’s hockey team.

PV Sindhu and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the Thailand Open quarter-finals with convincing wins in Bangkok. Sindhu will next face world champion Akane Yamaguchi, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth also progressed strongly.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Virat Kohli’s match-winning century against Kolkata Knight Riders, saying the RCB batter continues to prove his greatness despite the rise of younger stars. Gavaskar also criticised KKR’s dropped catch, calling it a costly mistake against a player like Kohli.

FIFA has announced a first-ever World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, BTS and Shakira as co-headliners, with proceeds supporting global education initiatives. The event will debut during the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, alongside expanded entertainment programming

Sri Vidya wins two golds in the aerobics and artistic events of the Gymnastics Sports & Aerobic fitness championship

Arjun Dahiya shot a bogey-free two-under 70 to take a one-shot lead in Category A on day two of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Ishnidh Virdi and Vihaan Jain remained close behind after 36 holes

Centuries by Loknath Naik, Tanmay Agarwal and Gnana Prakash Reddy highlighted the HCA A-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament in Hyderabad. Several high-scoring contests, including a tied game decided in a Super Over, marked an action-packed day across A and B divisions

The Commonwealth Games will be staged in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2

Experts Cheteshwar Pujara and Mark Boucher highlighted how breakout stars like Abhishek Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Urvil Patel are defining the business end of the tournament for SRH, RCB, and CSK.

The competitive rounds take place across May 16. 

Macneil Noronha will join CSK for Rs. 30 lakhs

Indian shuttlers enjoyed a stellar opening day at the Thailand Open

'Every team has its small blips once in a while', says SRH coach Vettori after record loss to GT

Bangar appreciated Rabada’s resurgence this season under Nehra’s guidance.

SRH will have to win their next match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 18 if they want to push themselves for the top two spot.

The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3, playing four matches in Perth as preparation for the FIH Women’s Nations Cup in New Zealand. The squad will also undergo specialised training ahead of the tournament.

Telangana’s Soumya Guguloth scored a brace as East Bengal FC defeated Nita Football Academy 2–0 to win the Indian Women’s League title in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala and Sethu FC also registered results as the league table was finalised after Matchday 12.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins was fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. It was SRH’s first offence of the season under the IPL Code of Conduct.

Gujarat Titans moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after an 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Saba Karim praised Kagiso Rabada’s impact, while Washington Sundar highlighted the team’s consistency and strong partnership building in a competitive season.

More than 1,000 fake IPL-related domains are being used for online scams and malware attacks during the ongoing tournament, according to a CloudSEK report. Cybercriminals are targeting cricket fans through fraudulent ticketing platforms and fake streaming websites designed to steal money and personal data.

Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in Ahmedabad, climbing to the top of the IPL points table. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar scored fifties, while Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH’s batting in a dominant all-round display