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The 18-year-old Dhamne fought valiantly before falling 6-7(8), 4-6 in a match that lasted over two hours and was decided by narrow margins.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from the league last season. During JioStar’s ‘The Ravichandran Ashwin Experience’, the former Indian cricketer and JioStar analyst discussed the controversial dismissal of Jos Buttler, the taboo attached to it, MS Dhoni’s skills with the gloves, and his experiences with PBKS and RR.

The IPL 2026 has already provided an exciting first half, and with ‘Revenge Week’ coming up on JioStar, the competition is intensifying. Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad remain in the top three positions.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. SRH handed a debut to Smaran Ravichandran, while both teams made two changes ahead of the key mid-season encounter.

The squad selected for the World Cup will also participate in the three-match T20I series against England, which begins on May 28.

Jamie Overton praised Chepauk’s passionate crowd after CSK’s win over Mumbai Indians, while experts highlighted Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return to form and raised concerns over MI’s bowling struggles, with Chennai strengthening their playoff chances in the IPL.

Arsenal strengthened their Premier League title push with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham, powered by Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres. The victory moved them six points ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand.

India’s men’s team finished with bronze at the 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup in Denmark after a 0-3 semifinal loss to France. Debutant Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy fell in singles, with Lakshya Sen missing due to injury

India’s Thomas Cup campaign ended with a 0-3 semifinal defeat against France, settling for bronze. Ayush Shetty, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth lost their singles matches, while Lakshya Sen’s absence was felt in a one-sided contest in Horsens, Denmark

Chennai Super Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a key IPL 2026 match. Noor Ahmad’s disciplined bowling and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 67 guided CSK to victory, strengthening their chances for a playoff berth

Sreenidi Deccan FC will face table-toppers Diamond Harbour FC in a crucial Championship Stage match. Riding on a comeback win, Sreenidi aim to continue their momentum, while Diamond Harbour come into the game after a strong victory

The Women’s Selection Committee has announced India A squads for the upcoming England tour, featuring three One-Day and three T20 matches against England A from June 20 to July 4, with a mix of experienced and young players selected

The Sports Authority of India has approved financial assistance for India’s participation in the IBSF World Men’s Billiards Championship in Ireland. The support covers travel and related expenses for top players Sourav Kothari, Pankaj Advani and coach Ashok Shandilya

The squad of 15 players for the Women's T20 World Cup has been announced.

Reeds FC received a walkover because Social Sporting FC failed to show up for the match in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday.

Under the updated schedule, the assessment occurs in two stages. The Strength & Conditioning tests are scheduled for May 6 and 7, with sparring bouts taking place from May 11 to 15. These bouts will be in a knockout format to establish final rankings across different weight categories.

Franklin mentions that Heinrich Klaasen, who bats at a challenging position in the South African lineup, needs to adapt his approach based on the game situation and focus on building partnerships.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, in strong form this season, will look to move closer to the play-offs when they face Kolkata Knight Riders. With key players in form and balanced performances, SRH are favourites against a struggling KKR side

Speaking to the media on the eve of Saturday's IPL match against Sunrisers, Southee mentions that facing their top-heavy batting line-up will be a significant challenge for the bowlers.

Lakshya injured his elbow after an intense quarterfinal match that included several dives.

Speaking about Mandhana, Karthik described her as one of his favourite players, highlighting not just her batting ability but also the calm authority and freedom she brings as a leader.

Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 as SRH aim to extend their five-match winning streak and move to the top of the table. KKR, meanwhile, look to continue their comeback after a slow start to the season.

Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma said he considers every unbeaten innings in a winning cause as his best. He credited team trust, strong opening partnerships and effective bowling for the victory against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson received one demerit point and a warning for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Rajasthan Royals. The action followed an aggressive on-field interaction after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.