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April 11, New Delhi – India’s Ayush Shetty advanced to the final of the Badminton Asia Championships after defeating the top seed and defending champion, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, in the semi-final in Ningbo, China.The Indian shuttler came back from a deficit to win against the world number one with...

April 11, New Delhi – Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight-sets victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime.The Italian defeated the Canadian 6-3, 6-4, extending his winning streak at Masters 1000 events to 20 matches.Sinner dominated the first set...

Mumbai, April 11 The apex council of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) approved a corpus of Rs 100 crore on Saturday, along with the introduction of the MCA Champions Trophy as a prelude to its T20 Mumbai League.The corpus aims to ensure the long-term financial stability and sustainability...

New Delhi, April 11 Indian shooter Sainyam, a former junior world and Asian champion, achieved her best-ever finish at an ISSF World Cup leg, claiming a creditable fifth place in the women's 10m air pistol final in Granada, Spain.Sainyam scored 178.9 in the final.The reigning Asian Games...

New Delhi, April 11 Ankita Raina put up a spirited fight before losing in straight sets to South Korea's Dayeon Back, as India were eliminated from the World Cup Play-offs race in the Billie Jean King Cup here on Saturday, the final day of the competition.Starting the day ranked fourth, India...

Chandigarh, April 11 The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday approved stringent amendments to the sacrilege law to make punishments more severe, including life imprisonment.In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet cleared the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar...

New Chandigarh, April 11 The Punjab Kings (PBKS) players wore black armbands during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the New International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan.The franchise stood in...

Lucknow, April 11 Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya on Saturday backed all-rounder Rashid Khan, insisting that proven performers don't need to reinvent themselves even if their performance dips.Rashid, a star in the shorter format, had a disappointing last season, taking only nine...

New Delhi, April 11 – Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma celebrated his 15th year with the franchise on Friday, a journey that has seen him evolve from a promising batsman into the most successful captain in IPL history. As the celebrations continued, seamer Shardul Thakur offered heartfelt words...

Ningbo (China), April 11 India's Ayush Shetty defeated top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a stunning three-game win, securing a spot in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday.The 25th-ranked player showcased his superior attack and robust defence to...

Shuttle player Ayush Shetty has reached the final of the Badminton Asia Championships, securing at least a silver medal, with a stunning three-game victory over top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn today. The world number 25 demonstrated strong performance and solid defense to win...

Guwahati, April 11 For a young cricketer, a few words of praise from superstar Virat Kohli can feel like a standing ovation, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had his moment after yet another breathtaking performance in the IPL.The 15-year-old continues to build a reputation for fearless play, taking...

Guwahati, April 11 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi credited his disciplined approach and focus on fundamentals after a match-winning performance, saying he aims to "play the ball and not the bowler" even against top players, while emphasizing the guidance from his father and mentors to stay grounded and...

Guwahati, April 10 The previous day, it was Jasprit Bumrah. On Friday, Josh Hazlewood faced the brunt of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting, as the 15-year-old insisted that he "plays the ball" and "not the bowler".Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off just 26 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased...

Guwahati, April 10 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and chose to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday.The toss was delayed due to heavy rain at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. However, rain returned after the toss, and the...

Karachi, April 10 The Pakistan Cricket Board's policy of allowing its employees to work with franchises in the Pakistan Super League has come under scrutiny after former captain Misbah ul Haq confirmed he was involved with Peshawar Zalmi as a consultant.The PCB had initially stopped Sarfaraz...

April 10, New Delhi – Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty stunned third seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships on Friday.The young Indian defeated the world number four 23-21, 21-17 in 54 minutes to secure his spot in the semi-final. This...

Colombo, Apr 10 In a surprising turn of events, Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara, who had sued the Sri Lankan Cricket board for denying him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the IPL, has now apologized to the governing body and is considering withdrawing his case.Sources...

Ningbo (China), April 10 India's Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career, stunning world No. 4 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia to reach the men's singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Friday.The world No. 25 Indian kept his higher-ranked opponent under...

April 10, New Delhi – The "Battle of the Royals" is intensifying as Rajasthan faces defending champions Bengaluru in match 16 of IPL 2026.The match will be played today at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati at 7:30 PM IST and will be Rajasthan's last home game in the northeast before...