Sport

SkyKings FC secured a dominant 7-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship. Ajith, Thouthang and Yuganth Kamli scored braces, while Mahender added one goal in a one-sided contest

Ribhav Verma maintained his lead after the third round of the IGU Hyderabad Amateur Golf Championship despite an even-par 72. He holds a three-shot advantage over Parth Raman Sood heading into the final round at Boulder Hills

Former national footballer Nithyasheelan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 57. The Telangana Football Association and players observed two minutes of silence during training and league matches to honour his contribution to the sport

The Indian women’s boxing team delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, securing 10 medals, including four gold. Every team member won a medal, highlighting India’s growing strength and consistency in continental boxing competitions

Ayush Shetty entered the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-games win, while PV Sindhu and other Indian players exited the tournament, leaving Shetty as the lone Indian singles contender

India’s U20 women’s team endured tough defeats at the AFC Asian Cup but showed clear signs of development, ending their campaign with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and gaining valuable experience against top continental sides

Khalin Joshi extended his lead to three shots after the third round of the Andhra Open 2026, carding a one-under 70, while Yash Majmudar and Rashid Khan remained in contention heading into the final round

Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen dissected the final over drama in Delhi Capitals’ close IPL clash against Gujarat Titans, while Rashid Khan shared insights on his line and length adjustments, explaining how a small tweak helped secure the Titans’ thrilling victory.

Sania Mirza has launched the High Performance Tennis Programme at her academy in Hyderabad from May 1. Conducted in collaboration with Marco Seruca, the initiative aims to groom competitive players through structured coaching, fitness, match strategy, and mental conditioning.

The BCCI has announced Phase 2 of the TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026, which will bring the live match-viewing experience to 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory over six weekends from April 18 to May 24.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The penalty was imposed under the league’s Code of Conduct.

'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR

Delhi Capitals finish agonisingly short on 209 for 8 in pursuit of 211; KL Rahul adjudged player of the match

The Indian men’s national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four-nation friendly tournament in London featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe. India will play Jamaica in the semi-final on May 27, marking its first international outing in the UK since 2002.

The Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy district Under-7 and Under-11 boys’ and girls’ chess selection tournaments will be held on April 11 and 12 at LB Stadium Yoga Hall. Selected players will represent the districts in the forthcoming State Championship.

Ayush Shetty stunned World No.7 Li Shi Feng to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced after hard-fought wins. Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and others exited in the opening round.

Secunderabad Blues FC registered a commanding 6-0 victory over Reserve Bank of India in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, with Likith, Roshan, Prem Paul and Tarakeshwar contributing goals in a one-sided contest.

India’s Under-20 women defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers in Thailand, with Sibani Devi scoring twice. The win keeps India’s knockout hopes alive, depending on the outcome of the Jordan vs Uzbekistan match.

Former Proteas seamer Rory Kleinveldt praised Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger’s relentless mindset after his match-winning spell against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener, highlighting his ability to attack with every delivery.

India’s Under-19 girls secured a dominant 3-0 win over Sri Lanka as matches continued in the regional qualification event for the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Shimla, with strong performances also coming from India’s Under-15 boys.

Indian shooters failed to reach the final of the 10m Air Pistol Men’s event at the ISSF World Cup in Spain, with Mukesh Nelavalli finishing 14th. Rhythm Sangwan and Divya TS made a promising start in the 25m Pistol Women’s event.

Brilliant Chess Academy will organise the 239th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on April 11 and 12 at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad. Junior players across multiple age categories will compete for prizes worth Rs 10,000.

Ribhav Verma maintained his dominance at the IGU Hyderabad Amateur Golf Championship, carding a three-under 69 in windy conditions to extend his lead to four shots after two rounds at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club.

Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless IPL performance against Jasprit Bumrah has reignited debate about fast-tracking him into the Indian senior team, with mentors like V.V.S. Laxman and Rahul Dravid already recognising the youngster’s immense potential.