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Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 guided Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Kartik Sharma contributed 41 not out as CSK dominated with spinners Hosein and Noor, leaving DC’s playoff hopes in jeopardy

India’s U15 and U17 boxers excel at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, winning key bouts via stoppages and unanimous decisions, underlining the depth of India’s young talent and strengthening hopes for future international boxing success

Sabalenka and fellow No. 1 Jannik Sinner, along with many top-ranked players, issued a statement on Monday expressing "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money.

The last date for submitting online applications for TG PECET 2026 has been extended till May 15. The entrance test is conducted for admissions into BPEd and DPEd courses offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana for the 2026-27 academic year

Order of Merit leader Anshul Mishra and Deepak Yadav shared the lead after the opening round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Mishra finished strongly with late birdies, while Yadav produced a steady bogey-free round of two-under 70

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will aim to bounce back from recent defeats when they face off in a crucial IPL clash. With the play-off race intensifying, both teams will look to regain momentum through strong performances in batting and bowling

Indian skeet shooters failed to qualify for the finals in both men’s and women’s events at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon emerged as the top Indian performers in the qualification rounds

Ambati Rayudu has taken charge as Head of Cricket Operations at HCA. He aims for corruption-free cricket, merit-based selections, open trials, and professionalized operations. The ACS Unit, led by Justice Vijender, will ensure transparency and integrity in Hyderabad cricket

Sreemanya is set to square off against the tournament’s second seed, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, in the opening round.

India and Australia now hold the top spots in ICC team ranking in both men and women.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rohit Sharma’s focused, impactful batting, highlighting his 84 against LSG. He added that Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form is due to overcomplicating things and advised him to return to basics.

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing 229. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings went in vain as MI’s batting dominance sealed a crucial IPL victory

The Hyderabad District Athletics Association will conduct trials for jumps and throws across multiple age categories, including under-20, 18, and 16, along with Kid Athletics events, at Gymkhana Grounds on May 6. Interested participants can contact the coordinator

Anjali Shekhawat secured gold in the 10m air pistol women’s event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Championship. Kanak Budhwar impressed with multiple medals across categories, while Haryana dominated team and youth events at the Delhi competition

Ganemat Sekhon finished just outside the top eight after Day One of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Almaty. Indian shooters delivered steady performances, with several remaining in contention ahead of the final qualification rounds and finals

India’s leading amateur golfers, including Order of Merit leader Anshul Mishra, will compete in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Championship in Visakhapatnam. With challenging greens, putting is expected to play a decisive role in determining the winner

India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers registered five victories on the opening day of the Asian Championships in Tashkent. The team delivered dominant performances, while in the boys’ section, Neela Narendra Kumar won and Daksh Pawar suffered defeat

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita emphasised the importance of specialised training camps after an intensive session in Bengaluru. The camp focused on technical skills, tactics, and mental conditioning, helping players prepare for upcoming international tournaments

The Sangareddy District Badminton Championship will be held from May 17 to 19 at Ameenpur, featuring sub-junior boys and girls across five age categories. Online entries close on May 14, with no provision for spot registrations

Dhoni has not played in any games this season, with his last IPL appearance occurring against the Gujarat Titans on May 25, 2025.

CSK and DC, both aiming to climb the points table, face off against each other.

Bethell,the 23-year-old from England reflected on his journey from Barbados, adapting to the IPL’s intensity, and learning from senior figures within the setup.

The match will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel.