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MS Dhoni’s much-anticipated return to the IPL has been further delayed after he suffered a fresh calf injury during a warm-up game, confirmed CSK head coach Stephen Fleming. Despite attending training sessions, Dhoni has restricted himself to throwdowns and light wicketkeeping drills.

Martin Goodwill stunned reigning champion Sourav Kothari in the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani topped his group. Several Indian players advanced to the knockout stage after strong performances in the league matches

Sai Sudharsan’s 87 guided Gujarat Titans to an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. After restricting CSK to 158/7, Titans chased down the target comfortably, moving up the points table with a strong all-round performance

India finished on top of the medal table at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo with 16 medals. Hemant Burman won silver, while Zuhair Khan and Addya Katyal secured bronze in the trap mixed team event

A month-long archery coaching camp was inaugurated in Mahabubabad, drawing strong participation from local and district-level players. Organised by the Telangana Archery Association, the camp aims to identify and train young talent with guidance from experienced archers

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals as they look to strengthen their position in the points table. Dinesh Karthik praised Krunal Pandya’s impact, Rajat Patidar’s leadership, and Virat Kohli’s consistency ahead of the match

Dilsukhnagar FC defeated Young Dynamos FC 2-1 in the TFA C-Division football league in Hyderabad. Shashikanth Reddy and Kapil scored the goals, while SkyKings FC and Reeds FC played out a one-all draw

FIDE-rated S Srujan Keerthan won the PICA prize money chess tournament in Hyderabad with a perfect five points. Several players secured top positions across open, veterans, women and age-group categories in the competition

The Telangana Football Association will organise the Asmita Women’s under-16 football league in Mancherial from April 27 to 30. Eight teams, including Telangana State Sports School and Karimnagar FA, will take part in the tournament

B Radha Krishna’s five-wicket haul was the highlight of the HCA D-Division one-day league matches in Hyderabad. Several teams, including Air India and NFC, registered wins in a series of competitive encounters on Sunday

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan spoke about his batting approach, comeback mindset and learning from mistakes, stressing consistency and hunger. He also praised Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive form, recalling their on-field interaction after a high-scoring IPL encounter.

India’s U-17 men’s team played out a 1-1 draw with Qatar in a closed-door friendly in Doha, with Denny Singh scoring. The match is part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

India’s young women’s team secured their first Thomas & Uber Cup win, defeating Ukraine 4-1, with strong singles performances from Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag. They must beat defending champions China to reach the quarterfinals.

Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao blamed six dropped catches for the loss to Punjab Kings, despite KL Rahul’s century. He highlighted fielding lapses, Ngidi’s injury impact, and stressed improvement in powerplay bowling and catching.

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