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Siddu Nayak’s five-wicket haul for Imperial and B. Hari Krishna’s 148-run blitz for LIC were the highlights of Thursday’s HCA League cricket championship. Charminar posted 397 in B-Division final, while LIC dominated CCMB in D-Division one-day clash.
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Foxtale teams up with cricket star Tilak Varma for its “Play On Till The Sun’s Gone” campaign, promoting Glow Sunscreen as a daily essential. The collaboration merges sports influence with skincare, inspiring youth to adopt sun protection routines.
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The Esports Foundation has appointed NODWIN Gaming as India’s National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a global nation-based esports competition debuting in Riyadh. NODWIN will oversee team formation, grassroots mobilisation and pathways for Indian players.
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The ICC’s T20CreatorClub programme during the Men’s T20 World Cup generated over 2.5 billion video views globally. More than 350 content creators produced digital storytelling around the tournament, significantly expanding fan engagement across social media platforms.
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The BCCI has announced India’s 2026-27 home season schedule, featuring 22 matches across formats. Hyderabad will host ODIs against West Indies and Zimbabwe, while the season also includes series against Sri Lanka and Australia, ending with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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Mirabai Chanu is focused on winning her first Asian Games medal after years of near misses and injuries. The Olympic silver medallist is adjusting weight categories and building form after a strong national performance ahead of upcoming international competitions.
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Indian skeet shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup season opener in Tangier, Morocco on Friday. Olympic champions, world champions and emerging talents are part of the strong field competing in the opening event of the 2026 season.
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Promising Indian hockey players Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana have been nominated for under-21 honours at the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025. The youngsters expressed pride in the recognition after impressive performances at the Junior World Cups and in international competitions.
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Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya reacted to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s nearly $2 billion sale, defending his original investment and calling it gratifying. He congratulated new owners, recalling early criticism while highlighting the franchise’s massive value growth over time
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Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals and stay on course for the Sunshine Double, while Martin Landaluce continued his impressive run by upsetting Sebastian Korda to enter the last eight
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Connor Esterhuizen smashed 75 off 33 balls as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 33 runs in the fifth Twenty20 in Christchurch, sealing the five-match series 3-2 with a strong batting and disciplined bowling performance
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Amelia Kerr’s brilliant 105 and two wickets powered New Zealand to a 92-run win over South Africa in the fifth WT20I at Hagley Oval, helping the hosts seal the five-match series 4-1 with a dominant all-round performance
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Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans have signed Navdeep Saini and Kulwant Khejroliya respectively as replacements for injured players ahead of IPL 2026, strengthening their squads with experienced pacers
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Sreenidi Deccan FC climbed to the top of the IFL table with a 3-1 win over Dempo SC, delivering a strong all-round performance despite being reduced to ten men in the second half
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Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a strong comeback in IPL 2026 under stand-by captain Ishan Kishan, focusing on consistency and improved bowling strength after a disappointing previous season, with key players expected to play crucial roles
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Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and cricket director Tom Moody expressed confidence in the team’s revamped squad for IPL 2026, highlighting improved bowling strength and stressing the importance of collective performance to secure the franchise’s first title
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The All India Football Federation has partnered with Dream Sports Foundation as its Youth Development Partner to strengthen U16 football, combining competition structure with development initiatives aimed at improving grassroots football and creating better opportunities for young players
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Students from Amrita Educational Institutions created a record human formation of Dinesh Karthik’s jersey number during a sports meet in Chennai, with 3,000 participants. The feat earned recognition from the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records
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Punjab Kings received a boost ahead of IPL 2026 as Australian players Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joined the squad in Mohali. The team is now preparing for its opening match against Gujarat Giants on March 31
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Young goalkeeper Prince Deep Singh, yet to make his senior debut, is gaining recognition with major award nominations and strong junior performances. With growing confidence and experience, he now aims to become India’s first-choice goalkeeper and win Olympic gold.
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A commemorative event was held in Secunderabad to mark the death anniversary of former world chess champion Alexander Alekhine, with speakers highlighting his legacy while young participants, including an eight-year-old, shared insights on the chess legend’s life and achievements.
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Faf du Plessis says Rishabh Pant needs a clearer and more structured approach in T20 cricket, highlighting inconsistency in his game. He suggests Pant bat at number three for LSG and focus on a defined game plan to improve performance.
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Srikanth Yalamanchili of the Andhra Kabaddi Association has been appointed Chairman of the Beach National Commission by AKFI, recognising his role in organising the national beach kabaddi championship and promoting the sport at the national level.
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Knight Riders underline their strong presence in Caribbean cricket with a successful franchise and TKR Women’s title win, while continuing to scout and develop emerging cricket talent globally through their academy’s year-round training and performance improvement programmes.
