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India’s U-20 women’s team suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat against Japan in their opening match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup. Despite a positive start, India were outplayed in the second half by the six-time champions

Chitra Magimairaj ended her nine-year title drought by winning the women’s 9-ball pool Nationals in Ludhiana. She defeated Ishika Shah 7-4 in the final, showcasing experience and composure to secure her fourth national pool title

India will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Championship final in Malé, aiming to defend their title. With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters closely fought, the summit clash promises an intense and competitive battle

Dinesh Karthik highlighted his coaching philosophy at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, focusing on helping players understand their roles. Emphasising clarity and trust, he credited structured preparation and communication for RCB’s strong batting performances in the IPL 2026 season

A new all-weather indoor sports complex, Khelbharathi, has been inaugurated at Navyabharathi Global School in Nizamabad. The facility aims to promote sports culture, ensure scientific training and nurture young talent to excel at district, state and national levels

Heinrich Klaasen’s composed half-century guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite Muzarabani’s four wickets, KKR faltered in chase, collapsing for 161 as SRH’s all-round performance proved decisive in the IPL clash

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Delhi Capitals for using Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants, saying the move paid off. He also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s confidence and Mohammed Shami’s strong start this IPL season.

Cheteshwar Pujara praised Mohammed Shami’s impactful spell for Lucknow Super Giants, calling it the start of his redemption journey. He also lauded Sameer Rizvi and Kuldeep Yadav for their crucial roles in Delhi Capitals’ win.

Maharashtra has initiated plans to build a 100,000-seat world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, discussed by MCA President Ajinkya Naik and CIDCO officials, aims to strengthen sports infrastructure and position the state as a global sporting hub.

Bhumika Realty has appointed former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh as its brand ambassadors. The partnership aims to strengthen the developer’s brand credibility and support its expansion strategy across key real estate markets in North India.

India’s Aditya advanced to the next round of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after securing a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Saudi Arabia’s Mousa Alhawsaw in the men’s 65kg category in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket to ensure victory in just 17.1 overs

Both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to address bowling concerns, especially spin struggles, as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams enter the match with vulnerabilities, making the contest crucial for momentum in the early phase of the IPL season

Union Minister Raksha Khadse said the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 is a major step towards tribal empowerment and grassroots talent identification. She highlighted women’s participation, traditional sports and India’s goal of becoming a top sporting nation

India’s Under-20 women’s team begins its AFC Asian Cup campaign against Japan after a 20-year gap. With strong preparation and belief, the Young Tigresses aim to compete against top teams and push for qualification to the World Cup

Cooper Connolly reflected on his debut for Punjab Kings, where he scored an unbeaten half-century. He credited Ricky Ponting for keeping him calm and expressed his eagerness to learn from teammates like Shreyas Iyer during the tournament

India’s Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin recorded impressive victories on Day 3 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar. Vishvanath defeated Bekzat Ergeshov unanimously, while Sachin secured a split decision win over Mongolia’s Buyandalai Bayarkhuu.

The Indian cricket team will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July 2026, with all games scheduled at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe will also travel to India in January 2027 for a three-match ODI series.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. It was PBKS’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct.

Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 opener. LSG has a fully fit squad including Shami, Nortje and Digvesh Rathi, while DC aim for stability with Rahul, Miller and Ngidi in their ranks

Jannik Sinner, after winning Indian Wells and Miami to complete the 'Sunshine Double', has moved within 50 points of Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Live Race. Daniil Medvedev is third, while Arthur Fils and Jiri Lehecka achieved career milestones

Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two PSL matches after being found guilty of a Level 3 ball tampering offence under Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct. Lahore Qalandars were penalised five runs during the incident

The IPL Governing Council and BCCI expressed condolences on the death of broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford. The board assured full support to his family and reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in IPL operations