Sport

Shiva Narwal won gold in the 10m air pistol junior event, while Chirag Sharma took bronze and Panaah Bhugra claimed silver in air rifle at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, marking a strong start for India’s shooters

Rajasthan Royals will look to end their recent slump when they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. While RR struggle with middle-order form, LSG are also in poor touch, setting up a crucial contest for both sides

Falaknuma FC registered a dominant 8-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground on Tuesday. Fardeen scored twice, while five other players contributed a goal each in a one-sided contest

Kodi Alekhya from Telangana, who captained DKR FC in IWL 2, has been selected to represent Kheda Probandi FC in the final round. The tournament will begin on May 1, marking another step in her rising football career

Telangana minister D Sridhar Babu said the state is taking concrete steps to become a sports hub, including plans for a Sports University. The Badminton Association of Telangana also elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2030 term

India’s AIPA contingent delivered a strong performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning multiple medals across categories. Vanshik Kapadia and Aalyka Ebrahim were among the top performers, highlighting India’s growing strength in international pickleball competitions

Telangana Cricket Association questioned political influence in HCA affairs, citing statements by former officials. It raised concerns over the use of the Chief Minister’s name, lack of action on complaints, and alleged interference in cricket administration

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century and Eshan Malinga’s four-wicket haul powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted a massive total before restricting DC despite brief resistance from their middle order

JR Abhishek won the title after defeating Adhyayan Banerjee in a tie-break, with both scoring 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished third with 10 points in a closely contested tournament

Nizam Basketball Academy defeated Good Training Academy 77-45 after a strong all-round performance in the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad. Balaji and Majid starred as Nizam dominated the game after taking control from the first half

Hyderabad’s Ayushi Prajapati won the 63 kg category in the Telangana State powerlifting championship to qualify for the national meet. The 18-year-old will compete in the junior category for the first time and aims to win an international medal

Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 138 off 68 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 242/2 against Delhi Capitals. Supported by Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH dominated with aggressive batting and built a strong platform in Hyderabad

Tilak Varma’s maiden IPL century guided Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The win ended MI’s losing run, with Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling and strong team support playing a key role in the result.

Novak Djokovic praises friendship with Virat Kohli, crediting him for his interest in cricket, and proposes tennis–cricket crossover in India. He recalls Kohli attending Wimbledon Championships 2025 with Anushka Sharma and expresses admiration and desire to visit India soon again soon

Yusuf Pathan’s relatives, including his father-in-law, were arrested in Mumbai’s Byculla over an alleged assault after a water-splash dispute. Police booked them under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, with one accused still absconding and investigation ongoing

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, both on six points, face off in a key IPL clash. SRH rely on improved bowling, while DC seek consistency in batting and bowling as the mid-table battle intensifies

KVBR Indoor Stadium defeated Trinity Basketball Promotions 60-53 in a closely fought match. Dharani led the scoring with 27 points, including a strong final quarter, helping KVBR secure victory in the BM John Vinayasager basketball tournament

Former India cricketer Arshad Ayub criticised TG20 as financially unviable and questioned HCA’s governance. He urged elected representation in the Governing Council and called for an early AGM, highlighting concerns over administration and use of external consultants

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 101 powered Mumbai Indians to a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, ending their losing streak. Strong bowling led by Ashwani Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah ensured a dominant all-round performance in Ahmedabad

Danish Malewar, a 21-year-old cricketer from Vidarbha, is gaining attention for his strong domestic performances. Signed by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026, he played a key role in Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy campaign and is seen as a promising talent

The Indian U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha on April 25 and 28 as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. Both matches will be held behind closed doors

The AIFF Election Committee, led by Sunil Arora, visited the Football House and reviewed the new governance framework following the adoption of the Supreme Court-approved constitution. The panel will reconvene after amendments to the constitution are completed

Indian junior shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, with medal events in 10m Air Rifle Women and 10m Air Pistol Men. India has fielded a strong 71-member contingent for the competition

CCOB Jr FC secured a dominant 10-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Ali Kaseri starred with six goals, while Jasim Yadai added two and others contributed to the big victory