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Ambati Rayudu has taken charge as Head of Cricket Operations at HCA. He aims for corruption-free cricket, merit-based selections, open trials, and professionalized operations. The ACS Unit, led by Justice Vijender, will ensure transparency and integrity in Hyderabad cricket

Sreemanya is set to square off against the tournament’s second seed, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, in the opening round.

India and Australia now hold the top spots in ICC team ranking in both men and women.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rohit Sharma’s focused, impactful batting, highlighting his 84 against LSG. He added that Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form is due to overcomplicating things and advised him to return to basics.

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing 229. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings went in vain as MI’s batting dominance sealed a crucial IPL victory

The Hyderabad District Athletics Association will conduct trials for jumps and throws across multiple age categories, including under-20, 18, and 16, along with Kid Athletics events, at Gymkhana Grounds on May 6. Interested participants can contact the coordinator

Anjali Shekhawat secured gold in the 10m air pistol women’s event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Championship. Kanak Budhwar impressed with multiple medals across categories, while Haryana dominated team and youth events at the Delhi competition

Ganemat Sekhon finished just outside the top eight after Day One of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Almaty. Indian shooters delivered steady performances, with several remaining in contention ahead of the final qualification rounds and finals

India’s leading amateur golfers, including Order of Merit leader Anshul Mishra, will compete in the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Championship in Visakhapatnam. With challenging greens, putting is expected to play a decisive role in determining the winner

India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers registered five victories on the opening day of the Asian Championships in Tashkent. The team delivered dominant performances, while in the boys’ section, Neela Narendra Kumar won and Daksh Pawar suffered defeat

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita emphasised the importance of specialised training camps after an intensive session in Bengaluru. The camp focused on technical skills, tactics, and mental conditioning, helping players prepare for upcoming international tournaments

The Sangareddy District Badminton Championship will be held from May 17 to 19 at Ameenpur, featuring sub-junior boys and girls across five age categories. Online entries close on May 14, with no provision for spot registrations

Dhoni has not played in any games this season, with his last IPL appearance occurring against the Gujarat Titans on May 25, 2025.

CSK and DC, both aiming to climb the points table, face off against each other.

Bethell,the 23-year-old from England reflected on his journey from Barbados, adapting to the IPL’s intensity, and learning from senior figures within the setup.

The match will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel.

MS Dhoni has not travelled with Chennai Super Kings for their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals as he recovers from injury. Bowling consultant Eric Simons confirmed his steady progress, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form offers hope for CSK.

Marta Kostyuk clinched her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid, rising to a career-high World No. 15. The tournament saw major ranking shifts, with Mirra Andreeva, Hailey Baptiste and others achieving breakthroughs ahead of the clay season.

“Sports bring nations together by creating shared experiences and fostering mutual respect. And cricket, in particular, has a special meaning for India and Jamaica,” he said.

Cheteshwar Pujara praised Jason Holder’s all-round performance in Gujarat Titans’ win and highlighted Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s composed innings for KKR. He also said Mumbai Indians will look to restore pride in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

Brilliant Chess Academy will celebrate its 20th anniversary by hosting the Brilliant Chess Festival in Hyderabad. The events include classical, rapid and blitz tournaments at Brilliant Grammar School, Dilsukhnagar, with prize money of Rs 1 lakh and more

Falaknuma FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 5-0 in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Rahul, Fardeen (2), Prudhvi Raj and Rehan scored to secure a commanding win for Falaknuma on Sunday

Telangana defeated Puducherry 5-0 in the National under-20 men’s football championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Mirza Abbas Ali Baig was the star of the match, scoring all five goals to secure a commanding win for his team