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Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to a Kal Somani-led US consortium for USD 1.63 billion, reflecting a sharp rise in IPL franchise valuations. The deal, subject to BCCI approval, is expected to take effect after IPL 2026

A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru from United Spirits Ltd for Rs 16,660 crore, marking one of the biggest franchise deals in IPL history, subject to regulatory approvals

The Indian senior women's football team will play in FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya from April 11-15. The Blue Tigresses face Kenya in the semi-final, while Australia meets Malawi. Matches will be held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

P. Harshith of Narayana School, Kurnool, won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11.5 points from 12 rounds. Srikara Darbha and Siddharth Pernati finished second and third. B. Sahasra and P. V. Satyanarayana earned special awards

The AIFF Technical Committee recommended considering Indian coaches for the senior women’s national team and appointed Renjith TA as assistant coach for the senior men’s team. A study group will assess U23 player performance for potential senior-level promotion

Former Telangana Sports Authority chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy staged a protest at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, criticizing Sunrisers Hyderabad for ignoring local cricket talent. He urged SRH to provide opportunities for Telugu-speaking players and promote the game, especially in rural areas

Kumar Mohanty, former national ball badminton player from Hyderabad, passed away at 74. He represented Hyderabad State for nearly 25 years, served as coach and selection committee member, and is remembered for his skill, resilience, and contributions to Indian ball badminton

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer is confident ahead of IPL 2026, praising a strong auction, fit fast bowlers, and Rishabh Pant’s leadership. Langer highlighted mentorship, pre-season preparation, and the professional setup under Tom Moody and Bharat Arun

India’s badminton squad for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, has been announced. Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu lead the men’s and women’s teams, with a mix of senior stars and promising youngsters included

Indian senior men's national football team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 final round match against Hong Kong, China, scheduled on March 31, 2026, in Kochi

Top-seeded Sri Sai Baswanth of Hyderabad won the Open prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, Kukatpally, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. Kumaran Charan finished second. The winner received Rs 6,000 and the runner-up Rs 5,000

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra says the team will not change its approach for IPL 2026. Speaking at Shubharambh 2026, he emphasized trust in players, consistency, and the aim to compete and win, starting March 31 against Punjab Kings

David Payne replaces injured Jack Edwards in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026. KKR roped in Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for Akash Deep, who is recovering from lumbar stress injury under BCCI Medical Team at COE Bengaluru

Kondapaka Atharv, a class V student from Karimnagar, qualified for the national level archery competition after excelling at the state Under-10 event in Hyderabad. The national championship will be held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on March 29

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra said the team will not change its approach for the upcoming IPL season. Emphasising trust in players, he highlighted the team’s consistent performances and strong mindset since joining the league in 2022.

Mumbai Indians have launched their 2026 campaign ‘Fans Nahi. Fam.’, highlighting the deep emotional bond with supporters. The initiative includes fan-first experiences, city-wide activations and The MIX festival, aiming to bring fans closer to the team beyond cricket.

The Women’s Selection Committee has announced India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against South Africa starting April 17. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain for the away tour.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel highlighted the importance of team energy, trust and clarity ahead of the IPL season. Head coach Hemang Badani and director Venugopal Rao also stressed continuity, evolving T20 strategies and focus on building future talent

Gujarat Titans launched their IPL 2026 campaign with Shubharambh 2026 in Ahmedabad, celebrating their five-year journey. The event brought together players, management and fans, highlighting the team’s vision, leadership and strong connection with the state

Veteran sports journalist S Thyagarajan passed away in Chennai at the age of 85. Known for his extensive coverage of hockey and major sporting events, he was associated with The Hindu for nearly six decades

The Telangana Football Association has announced selection trials for twin cities boys for the Swami Vivekananda Under-20 men's national championship 2026. The trials will be held on March 25 at Secunderabad Gymkhana Ground

Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Miami Open after a three-set loss to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Korda advanced to the next stage, while top players like Sabalenka and Rybakina registered comfortable wins

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav spoke about his journey, love for fast bowling, and fitness transformation after surgery. He also credited Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn for inspiration and shared insights on his bond with Jasprit Bumrah

Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 to stay in the La Liga title race. Barcelona also won, while Alaves staged a historic comeback from three goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3