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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

Andhra Premier League 2026 will feature seven teams and 558 players, with an increased auction purse. Matches will be held in Mangalagiri, Kadapa and Visakhapatnam, providing a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent

India began their Thomas Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada in Denmark. After Lakshya Sen’s opening loss, the Indian team bounced back strongly with wins in all remaining matches to move closer to the quarterfinals

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured second runner-up position in the IGU Haryana Junior Golf Championship 2026 at Panchkula. The DPS Hyderabad student finished third with a total score of 300, including a strong final round performance

Hockey India is conducting a special goalkeeping camp in Bengaluru for the Indian women’s team, featuring senior and junior players. The initiative aims to strengthen the squad ahead of upcoming tournaments, with support from Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation

AIFF held discussions with Genius Sports and ISL club representatives on a proposal for commercial rights, focusing on technology integration, fan engagement, revenue-sharing models, and aligning the league with global standards to drive long-term growth and sustainability.

US President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh at the National Champions Day event in Washington DC. The Wake Forest star clinched the 2025 NCAA Division I title and has been a rising talent in Indian tennis

Delhi Capitals have signed England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of IPL 2026. Rehan has played five Tests, nine ODIs, 13 T20Is and will join DC for Rs 75 lakhs

YMCA Secunderabad defeated St. Francis Boys 66-47 to reach the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament. Nizam Basketball Academy beat Freestyle Ballers 73-53, while Titans overcame KVBR 48-31 to join the semi-final line-up

Prachi Gaikwad won gold in junior women’s 50m rifle 3 positions at ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, while Naraen Pranav bagged bronze in junior men’s 10m air rifle. India now leads the medal tally with two golds and seven other medals

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in an IPL clash. Akeal Hosein picked four wickets, helping CSK dominate MI, who collapsed to 104 all out in 19 overs

Women cricket internationals Md Shabnam and Pangi Karuna Kumari were felicitated by RVVK Prasad Memorial Cricket Trust in Visakhapatnam. The event marked the 80th birth anniversary of RVVK Prasad, with cash awards and tributes to his contribution