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Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada set the tone with early wickets as Gujarat Titans thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs to seal a top-two finish in IPL 2026. Sanjay Bangar praised their impact alongside Jos Buttler’s explosive batting display.

The Handball Association of Hyderabad will conduct its general body meeting on June 11 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Secunderabad. HAH president Ch. Franklin announced the schedule, which will bring together members to discuss key organizational matters and future plans

The 59th Telangana State-ranking Chess Tournament will take place at Meridian School, Madhapur, on May 24 for boys and girls in the under-7 to under-15 categories. Registrations close at 6 p.m. on May 23, with no spot entries allowed

Karnataka’s 12-year-old Aida Thimmaiah claimed her maiden overall title with a treble win at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship in Mumbai. She shot a final-round 68 to beat Delhi’s Yogya Bhalla, while Haryana’s Nandini Rathee won Category ‘C’

Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs in Ahmedabad, powered by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan’s record century stand. CSK collapsed in the powerplay and were bowled out for 140, ending their play-off hopes for the third straight season

Telangana Football Association, under the aegis of AIFF, will conduct a referee development course in Hyderabad from June 4–7. The program includes training on laws of the game, match management, fitness, and modern refereeing techniques. Limited seats available

Vihaan Jain shot a four-over 76 to extend his lead to four strokes at the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship in Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu’s Nilofer Sivamoorthy trails in second, while Drona Singh Dhull clinched Category ‘C’ with a nine-shot win

India has appointed American archery legend Dave Cousins as chief coach for its compound archery programme ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Cousins is expected to join the national setup soon and will begin with the Stage 3 Archery World Cup assignment.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

B. Sandeep’s blazing 162 and Mohd Azharuddin’s breathtaking 38-ball 116 headlined a high-scoring day in the HCA B-Division T-20 tournament, which featured dominant centuries, close finishes, and big wins across multiple encounters

Cousins brings an extraordinary competitive pedigree to the role

A total of 30 teams in the Men’s section and 25 teams in the Women’s section will vie for the ultimate crown

Ashmita looked in complete control against the world No. 55, dominating the opening game with a comfortable win

This marks the second consecutive triumph over the competition by an English club

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match

The tournament format places India in Pool A alongside South Korea, hosts Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Kazakhstan

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the 2025 World Cup victory marked a turning point for women’s cricket, boosting confidence and responsibility. Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, she emphasised preparation, team unity, WPL impact and sustained excellence.

Top players, including internationals and state-ranked competitors, have been given top seedings for the Telangana State Senior Ranking Carrom Tournament to be held in Hyderabad from May 23–26. Around 270 players from across the state will participate in the competition.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan has spoken about his approach to form, adaptability in T20 cricket and partnership with captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. He also reflected on past milestones, including his Orange Cap season and record-breaking batting achievements.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. He accepted the match referee’s sanction.

Malkajgiri police have warned citizens against fraudulent websites and fake booking links offering IPL tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on 22 May.

Shabbir Ali and Victor Amalraj from the City, Santosh attended the technical committee meeting of the All India Football Federation at the FIFA Academy in Bhubaneshwar

These licenses are categorised into ‘Premier 1’ for Indian Super League clubs and ‘Premier 2’ for Indian Football League clubs