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Actor Ajith Kumar’s Ajith Kumar Racing secured second place in the 24H Series GT3 Pro-Am race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, marking another proud podium finish for India and continuing the team’s consistent success in international endurance racing events prestigious

LSG falter in chase after Priyansh, Cooper hit half centuries to set up mammoth total of 254

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag admitted his team squandered a winnable match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. Despite assessing the pitch well and clawing back through spin, fielding lapses and poor execution proved costly.

Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a 2-0 loss to Real Kashmir FC in their final Phase 1 match in Srinagar. The team finished fourth in the standings and will now move into the Championship Stage of the league

Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 53 and Anukul Roy’s support helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 155 and defeat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. KKR ended their winless run with a dramatic comeback after their bowlers restricted RR earlier

The Hyderabad Cricket Association rejected claims by unrecognised entities, asserting its sole authority to administer cricket in Telangana. It clarified there are no court restrictions on its functioning and warned of legal action against attempts to mislead stakeholders

Future Kids School emerged overall champions in the Rising Stars Basketball Championship in Hyderabad, winning titles in both boys and girls categories across under-14 and under-19 divisions, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament

Dilsukhnagar FC secured a 2-0 victory over Bolarum Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division league in Hyderabad. In another match, Reeds FC defeated Young Dynamos FC 1-0, with Atharva scoring the decisive goal

Sri Charan Sandipagu won the Open Rapid chess tournament in Hyderabad, edging past Kandi Santosh Sai Karthik on tie-break after both finished with 5.5 points. Charan secured the top prize, while Karthik settled for the runner-up position.

Y. Venugopal Rao credited Delhi Capitals’ win over RCB to momentum, key partnerships and David Miller’s finishing. He also praised Axar Patel’s all-round performance and highlighted the importance of tactical bowling decisions and building partnerships in IPL matches.

A viral video from the SRH vs CSK IPL match sparked humorous claims of black magic affecting players. Fans circulated fake letters blaming each other, leading to widespread amusement online after Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings

Ravichandran Ashwin has praised Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting form, saying the Punjab Kings captain is evolving into a strong leader. Iyer’s consistent performances have helped PBKS top the standings in IPL 2026 with strong early-season momentum.

SRH bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Eshan Malinga as an underrated T20 bowler after his match-winning 3/29 against CSK. His spell helped SRH defend 194, with the coach highlighting his pace, yorkers and effectiveness in death overs.

The Indian women’s hockey team ended their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a tough start, India won their final two games and fought hard to secure a shootout win in the series finale, showcasing resilience

Eshan Malinga's excellent bowling performance guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match. Despite a strong fight from CSK, led by Mhatre and Klaasen, SRH managed to win with key breakthroughs

Abhishek Sharma’s rapid 15-ball fifty and Heinrich Klaasen’s steady half-century helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 194/9 against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. Despite Jamie Overton’s three wickets, SRH set a challenging 195-run target in the IPL league match

Syndrela Das defeated Divyanshi Bhowmick 4-1 in the Under-19 final to complete a double at the UTT Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. She earlier won the Under-17 title, continuing her impressive form in Hyderabad

Young Sporting FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 2-0 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship in Hyderabad, with goals from Md Arif and Abrar Majid in the first and second halves securing a comfortable win

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has launched the EOI process for franchise ownership in the TG20 league, set to debut in June 2026. The eight-team tournament will feature competitive bidding, with a minimum franchise fee of Rs 3 crore.

Kandi Ravi and Y Sameer Kumar have been elected as president and secretary of the Hyderabad Chess Centre at its general body meeting. The organisation also announced its new team of office-bearers, including vice presidents and executive committee members

The Badminton Association of India has launched a nationwide mascot design contest for the BWF World Championships 2026. Open to all, the initiative aims to boost fan engagement as India prepares to host the global badminton event in New Delhi.

Saina Nehwal said her rivalry with P. V. Sindhu helped popularise badminton in India. She highlighted the importance of early training systems, school support for young athletes, and shared her views on fairness and evolving debates in sport.

DP World Professional Golf Tour of India has appointed Rachana Bahadur, Country Head – India at Synchrony Financial, as an advisor. She brings extensive global leadership experience across banking and operations to support the growth of professional golf in India.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says he enjoys the ‘Sarpanch’ tag and is focused on staying present as his team pushes for the IPL title. He emphasised teamwork, player inputs, and maintaining pressure in key match situations.