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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

Sreenidi Deccan FC will take on Rajasthan United FC in their opening match of the Championship Stage. The team aims for a strong start after a recent loss, with players and coach confident of securing three points

The Telangana Basketball Association will host the Players Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad on April 24. The event will bring together stakeholders, announce TJBL player selections, and focus on developing grassroots basketball and professional opportunities in the state

Chennai Super Kings have signed fast bowler Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of IPL 2026. Mhatre was ruled out after a hamstring injury, while Madhwal brings prior IPL experience

Young Sporting FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground. Syed Uzair Quadri scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute

India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams will begin their Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 campaigns in Denmark. The men face Canada first, while the women take on hosts Denmark, with a challenging group stage schedule ahead

The NRAI National Judges Course 2026 has begun in Delhi NCR, bringing together officials from across India. The programme aims to strengthen technical expertise in shooting sports and prepare judges for international standards and upcoming ISSF certification.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said adaptability and clear thinking are key to the team’s strong start this season. He highlighted mental clarity, leadership approach, and team communication as crucial factors behind their consistent performances

The ICC has welcomed the start of construction of a cricket stadium in Pomona, California, calling it a key milestone ahead of cricket’s return to the Olympics at LA28, marking the sport’s re-entry into the Games after 128 years.

Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow.

Mohammed Shami's brilliant bowling effort goes down the drain

The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Amazon Prime Video, restraining Mohanlal’s Aashirvad Cinemas from entering into third-party agreements for OTT rights in the Drishyam film franchise. The dispute stems from a 2020 Master Video Licence Agreement that gave Amazon preferential rights over future titles.

GHMC Sanathnagar defeated G9 71-59 to enter the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad, with strong performances from Bharath and Sudershan, while other teams also recorded wins in the ongoing competition

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will look to regain consistency in their IPL clash at Wankhede, with focus on the possible return of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, as both teams struggle with form and team balance

India has been selected by FIFA for the Women’s Development Programme focused on commercial strategy for 2026. The initiative will help strengthen women’s football by supporting clubs, improving sponsorship opportunities, and preparing for upcoming licensing requirements

Skykings FC defeated Dilsukhnagar FC 4-1 in the TFA C-Division football league in Hyderabad. Kaigou, Rosangzel and Ruattuanga scored for the winners, while Anthony Kapil netted the lone goal for Dilsukhnagar FC

T Harshith and Khadeeja Fatima won the Under-15 boys and girls titles in the Telangana State-ranking chess tournament. Several young players secured top positions across different age categories in the event held in Hyderabad

The Telangana Football Association will conduct summer coaching camps across all district associations, providing equipment and support. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football development and offer structured training opportunities for young players across the state

Former Mumbai Indians batter Aditya Tare praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting unit after their 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. He highlighted the impact of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen in powering SRH’s dominant IPL run.