Sport

Novak Djokovic praises friendship with Virat Kohli, crediting him for his interest in cricket, and proposes tennis–cricket crossover in India. He recalls Kohli attending Wimbledon Championships 2025 with Anushka Sharma and expresses admiration and desire to visit India soon again soon

Yusuf Pathan’s relatives, including his father-in-law, were arrested in Mumbai’s Byculla over an alleged assault after a water-splash dispute. Police booked them under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, with one accused still absconding and investigation ongoing

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, both on six points, face off in a key IPL clash. SRH rely on improved bowling, while DC seek consistency in batting and bowling as the mid-table battle intensifies

KVBR Indoor Stadium defeated Trinity Basketball Promotions 60-53 in a closely fought match. Dharani led the scoring with 27 points, including a strong final quarter, helping KVBR secure victory in the BM John Vinayasager basketball tournament

Former India cricketer Arshad Ayub criticised TG20 as financially unviable and questioned HCA’s governance. He urged elected representation in the Governing Council and called for an early AGM, highlighting concerns over administration and use of external consultants

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 101 powered Mumbai Indians to a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, ending their losing streak. Strong bowling led by Ashwani Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah ensured a dominant all-round performance in Ahmedabad

Danish Malewar, a 21-year-old cricketer from Vidarbha, is gaining attention for his strong domestic performances. Signed by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026, he played a key role in Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy campaign and is seen as a promising talent

The Indian U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha on April 25 and 28 as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. Both matches will be held behind closed doors

The AIFF Election Committee, led by Sunil Arora, visited the Football House and reviewed the new governance framework following the adoption of the Supreme Court-approved constitution. The panel will reconvene after amendments to the constitution are completed

Indian junior shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, with medal events in 10m Air Rifle Women and 10m Air Pistol Men. India has fielded a strong 71-member contingent for the competition

CCOB Jr FC secured a dominant 10-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Ali Kaseri starred with six goals, while Jasim Yadai added two and others contributed to the big victory

The European T20 Premier League has unveiled Glasgow Mugafians, co-owned by Chris Gayle and Tansha Batra, with Abhishek Bachchan also associated with the league. The ICC-approved T20 competition will feature six European franchises and begin in August 2026.

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.