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Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Bangladesh duo Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May. Lauren Bell, Gull Feroza and Maddy Green are contenders for the women’s honour

Sanika Chalke’s brilliant unbeaten 74 off 51 balls steered Aakash Tigers into the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League final. Chasing 114, the Tigers defeated Thane Sky Risers by eight wickets at Wankhede and will face SOBO Mumbai Falcons on Saturday

Brilliant Chess Academy will conduct the 241st Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on June 13 and 14 at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar. The event carries Rs 10,000 prize money and special awards for leading performers across multiple junior age categories

TVS Motor Company has presented a TVS Apache RTR 310 to India’s fastest 100m sprinter Gurindervir Singh in recognition of his achievements. The company said the association reflects a shared commitment to speed, performance, precision and pushing competitive boundaries

Hyderabad will host the second season of the Archery Premier League from October 8 to 18 at People’s Plaza. Six franchise teams featuring 48 Indian and international archers will compete in recurve and compound events in an 11-day tournament

Seven iconic cricketers, including Harmanpreet Kaur and Ellyse Perry, are set to feature in their 10th consecutive Women's T20 World Cup. The milestone celebrates their extraordinary structural longevity from the tournament's 2009 inception to England 2026

Zee's newly launched Unite8 Sports network and the ZEE5 digital platform will provide comprehensive live coverage of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 for football fans across India. Here is the complete broadcast guide

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to miss the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a leg niggle at the CoE. Pandya joins Virat Kohli on the injury list, opening selection doors for Shivam Dube

Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar warns India not to underestimate Afghanistan's franchise-tested squad in the upcoming ODI series. Nayar backed Ishan Kishan to anchor the number three spot, while Piyush Chawla highlighted long-term 2027 World Cup preparation

Ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared the legendary advice and tactical masterstrokes that fueled India's historic 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph

England's Harry Brook has dethroned teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No. 1 ICC Test batter ranking. Meanwhile, Indian captain Shubman Gill jumped to eighth place following a blistering 126-run knock against Afghanistan

The historic World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad saw unprecedented success from Middle Eastern nations, led by Oman's 21-medal haul. The event marks a major shift as competitive yoga gains massive structural momentum across the Gulf region

Warwickshire has signed rising Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar on a short-term contract for the next two County Championship matches. The 23-year-old joins the Bears immediately following a historic seven-wicket debut haul against Afghanistan

As FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, football collectibles are becoming increasingly popular among fans. From LEGXI's hand-signed Argentina memorabilia to Panini cards and limited-edition merchandise, collectors are seeking exclusive items that combine sport, culture and fandom.

Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur have shared insights into India's historic Women's World Cup triumph, revealing the inspiration, mindset and key decisions behind the title-winning campaign, including Sachin Tendulkar's advice and Shafali's match-defining contribution.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes home conditions can give her side an advantage at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Recalling England's 2017 triumph, she said the team remains focused on making the most of another opportunity on home soil.

An unbeaten 64 by M. Yuvan helped Kakinada Kings post 219/5 before bowlers M. Anjaneyulu and G. Manish restricted Simhadri Vizag Lions to 148, sealing a comfortable 71-run victory in the Andhra Premier League at Visakhapatnam.

Serena Williams made a winning return to professional tennis at Queen’s Club, partnering with Victoria Mboko in doubles. The 44-year-old, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, impressed in her first match since 2022, but remains undecided about playing at Wimbledon

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 101 and a late bowling surge powered India A to an 8-run win over Sri Lanka A in the tri-series opener at Dambulla. India A defended 277 despite a strong chase led by Sahan Arachchige’s 74

Bolarum Sporting Club defeated Garden Boys FC 4–2 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Abhishek scored a brace, while Sai Satya and Shyam added goals to secure a comfortable win for the home side

Paris Olympic bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh, Akhil Sheoran and Sakshi Sunil Padekar were among winners on the penultimate day of the T4 national shooting trials in Dehradun. Four finals were decided ahead of squad selection for upcoming international events

Telangana kickboxers secured 19 medals, including six gold, three silver and 10 bronze, at the WAKO India Junior National Kickboxing Championships. The state achieved its best-ever performance, finishing eighth overall, and was felicitated by SATG MD Soni Bala Devi

The Hyderabad chapter of the Indian Cricketers’ Association held a meeting with over 40 former men and women cricketers, discussing welfare measures, financial assistance and medical support initiatives in collaboration with the BCCI, aimed at strengthening support for retired players

The ICC has rated the pitches at Lord’s and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” following recent international matches. Both venues received one demerit point each, with match referees citing excessive seam movement, low bounce and slow scoring conditions