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A Venkateshwar Reddy led a protest against Sunrisers Hyderabad alleging neglect of Telangana cricketers in IPL selections. He urged the franchise and IPL Governing Council to ensure opportunities for local players in the team

The FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League will begin on April 4 at FNCC and run for five weeks. Top players from across India will participate, with teams competing for prize money funded through team entry fees

Jitesh Sharma said the RCB environment helped him reset mentally after a difficult phase. He credited Dinesh Karthik for his growth and reflected on personal challenges, leadership, and his ambition to continue performing consistently at the highest level

Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, ensuring three medals for India. The trio delivered strong performances, keeping India’s hopes alive for gold at the continental event

Shreyas Iyer’s half-century guided Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring IPL match. Despite Ayush Mhatre’s 73, CSK’s 209 proved insufficient as Punjab chased down the target comfortably

Nikhat Zareen, Priya and Preeti Pawar entered the semifinals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, assuring India of three medals. Nikhat will face Olympic champion Wu Yu next, while Deepak bowed out in the men’s 70kg quarterfinals.

Hyderabad tennis player Hruthik Katakam has been selected as India’s No.1 player for the Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event 2026 after winning all five matches in the selection trials. He recently claimed ITF junior singles and doubles titles in Gurugram.

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

Telangana registered a massive 20-0 win over Gujarat as multiple teams, including Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram and Delhi, secured victories on day two of the Sub Junior Men’s Hockey National Championship in Rajgir

Chennai Super Kings will look to recover from their opening defeat when they face Punjab Kings in their first home game. With key players returning and youngsters under focus, CSK aim for improvement against a strong Punjab side

India’s U-20 women’s team suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat against Japan in their opening match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup. Despite a positive start, India were outplayed in the second half by the six-time champions

Chitra Magimairaj ended her nine-year title drought by winning the women’s 9-ball pool Nationals in Ludhiana. She defeated Ishika Shah 7-4 in the final, showcasing experience and composure to secure her fourth national pool title

India will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Championship final in Malé, aiming to defend their title. With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters closely fought, the summit clash promises an intense and competitive battle

Dinesh Karthik highlighted his coaching philosophy at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, focusing on helping players understand their roles. Emphasising clarity and trust, he credited structured preparation and communication for RCB’s strong batting performances in the IPL 2026 season

A new all-weather indoor sports complex, Khelbharathi, has been inaugurated at Navyabharathi Global School in Nizamabad. The facility aims to promote sports culture, ensure scientific training and nurture young talent to excel at district, state and national levels

Heinrich Klaasen’s composed half-century guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite Muzarabani’s four wickets, KKR faltered in chase, collapsing for 161 as SRH’s all-round performance proved decisive in the IPL clash

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Delhi Capitals for using Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants, saying the move paid off. He also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s confidence and Mohammed Shami’s strong start this IPL season.

Cheteshwar Pujara praised Mohammed Shami’s impactful spell for Lucknow Super Giants, calling it the start of his redemption journey. He also lauded Sameer Rizvi and Kuldeep Yadav for their crucial roles in Delhi Capitals’ win.

Maharashtra has initiated plans to build a 100,000-seat world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project, discussed by MCA President Ajinkya Naik and CIDCO officials, aims to strengthen sports infrastructure and position the state as a global sporting hub.

Bhumika Realty has appointed former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh as its brand ambassadors. The partnership aims to strengthen the developer’s brand credibility and support its expansion strategy across key real estate markets in North India.

India’s Aditya advanced to the next round of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after securing a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Saudi Arabia’s Mousa Alhawsaw in the men’s 65kg category in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket to ensure victory in just 17.1 overs

Both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to address bowling concerns, especially spin struggles, as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams enter the match with vulnerabilities, making the contest crucial for momentum in the early phase of the IPL season