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Sony Pictures Networks India unveiled a new teaser featuring Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma ahead of a major entertainment debut. The campaign will be promoted across Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV and the network’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms.
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The Telangana Cricket Association has sought written clarification from the BCCI regarding approval for the proposed TG20 League announced by the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The TCA questioned the league’s governing structure and warned stakeholders against relying on unverified claims about official sanction
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Indian shooter Shapath Bharadwaj scored 71 out of 75 to lead the country’s challenge on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty. Manisha Keer emerged as the best Indian woman shooter with a score of 69 in trap
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Teen golfer Anshul Mishra secured a commanding eight-shot victory at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 17-year-old carded a final-round 71 to finish at six-under 282 and claim his second amateur title of the season
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Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill retained the lead at the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur despite a brief mid-round slump. Gill carded a two-under 70 to move to 13-under, staying one shot ahead of Filipino golfer Sean Ramos after the second round
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India defeated Lebanon 4-0 in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added goals as the Young Tigresses secured their first victory in the tournament since 2005
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The ICC’s Training and Education Programme has expanded global cricket learning, with over 63,000 users completing more than 43,000 courses in 14 languages. The initiative has strengthened grassroots cricket, women’s participation and coaching development across ICC Member and non-Member countries
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Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and UAE seamer Ajay Kumar were shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April. Laura Wolvaardt, Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardoso earned nominations in the women’s category
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Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues is enjoying a memorable holiday in Switzerland with her brothers Enoch and Eli. From snow-filled adventures in Grindelwald to chocolate-making sessions at the Funky Chocolate Club, the siblings shared moments filled with laughter, fun and scenic beauty
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Hyderabad Chess Centre felicitated J V Subrahmanyam for successfully organising the Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament continuously for 20 years. Officials praised his dedication towards promoting chess, noting that several Grandmasters and leading players participated in the prestigious tournament over the years
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Apollo Hospitals inaugurated a specialised Centre of Excellence for Sports Injuries & Orthopaedics at its Financial District facility in Hyderabad. Equipped with advanced diagnostics, surgery and rehabilitation services, the centre aims to provide comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes and fitness enthusiasts
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Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets after their spinners restricted DC to 142/8. Finn Allen then smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls, helping KKR register a fourth consecutive win and keep their IPL playoff hopes alive
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World champion D Gukesh defeated Fabiano Caruana in the final round of the Super Rapid and Blitz Tournament rapid section in Warsaw to finish tied fourth. American Hans Niemann emerged surprise winner, while Gukesh expressed hope ahead of the upcoming blitz rounds
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The BCCI issued strict IPL guidelines warning franchises about honey-trapping risks, vaping violations, and unauthorized interactions during matches. Surprise checks will enforce compliance, while team managers must monitor guest access and report breaches to protect the league’s integrity and operational discipline
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SC Freiburg reached the Europa League final for the first time after defeating Sporting Braga 3-1 to complete a 4-3 aggregate comeback. The German club capitalised on Braga’s early red card and will now face Aston Villa in the final in Istanbul.
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Telangana played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Gujarat in the National Under-20 Men’s Football Championship league phase in Narainpur. Abbas scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, while Jaydev Sharma added another strike for Telangana on Thursday
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Coco Gauff defeated Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Italian Open in Rome. The American recovered strongly after illness issues in Madrid and displayed composure despite serving inconsistencies during the clay-court contest
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Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 111 guided Lucknow Super Giants to 209/3 before rain interruptions reduced the IPL contest to 19 overs per side. LSG eventually defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs via the DLS method to snap their six-match losing streak
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India’s U-17 girls continued their impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championships in Tashkent, confirming 12 medals through a series of dominant victories. Several Indian boxers registered emphatic RSC wins, highlighting the country’s growing depth in youth boxing
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JioStar announced that TATA IPL 2026 has become the tournament’s biggest edition ever, with cumulative television and digital reach crossing 1.06 billion. Growth in Connected TV consumption, multilingual feeds and advertiser participation has further strengthened the league’s nationwide popularity
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Indian International Master Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy delivered a stellar performance at the Baku Open 2026, finishing second and securing his first Grandmaster norm. The 15-year-old remained unbeaten, gained Elo points, and moved closer to achieving the prestigious Grandmaster title
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The Andhra Cricket Association will conduct a talent hunt for fast bowlers aged 18 to 25. Eligible players can register online and report at the VDCA B Ground on May 24, with zonal and state representatives ineligible to participate
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The Mumbai Cricket Association will host Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural women’s edition from June 1 to 13 at Wankhede Stadium. The twin tournaments will feature top international stars and emerging domestic talent
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The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will conduct league-cum-selection trials for youth and sub-junior boys and girls from June 1. Eligible Hyderabad district players will compete for selection to the inter-district championships scheduled later this year
