‘Virat Kohli lauding our fitness means a lot to hockey community,’ say Harmanpreet, Manpreet and Hardik

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Praise from one of the world’s most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey.

If I can play for a larger purpose, I can perform beyond my abilities: Kohli

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:18 PM

Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) Virat Kohli discussed leadership, pressure, and the mindset needed to excel at the highest level during one of the most anticipated sessions at the third RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders, as he said that he can perform beyond his strengths if he's playing for a larger cause.

IPL 2026: I haven’t been good enough, says Pooran on criticism over LSG’s flop show this season

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:01 PM

Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign.

‘Never back down, PV’: Sindhu shares Virat Kohli’s message, says ‘advice taken’

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian badminton star PV Sindhu shared an emotional tribute to Virat Kohli after the two sporting greats met at the recent RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

‘This is just the beginning’: LSG owner Goenka hails Prince Yadav after maiden India call-up

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka praised young fast bowler Prince Yadav after the pacer earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.

IPL 2026: Shami, Markram miss as LSG asked to bat by Jaiswal-led RR

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:25 PM

Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their penultimate game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Want to contribute in every department, says Anukul as he embraces bigger role as KKR fight for playoff spot

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:57 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Anukul Roy says he is ready to contribute “in every department” as the three-time winners from West Bengal prepare for a must-win clash against the Mumbai Indians with their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

Selectors to trust physio feedback on Rohit, Hardik's availability for ODIs against Afghanistan, says Agarkar

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:42 PM

Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said the selectors will rely on the Indian team physio’s feedback to determine the availability of senior players Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, adding that though both are ‘on track,’ they will still be reassessed closer to the matches.

Good opportunity to try Gurnoor and Prince against Afghanistan with ODI WC in mind, says Agarkar

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:28 PM

Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said the inclusion of Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan was a conscious move to test promising youngsters, keeping in mind the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of NZ and India series ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt faces a race against time to regain full fitness before the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after the team confirmed that the all-rounder will miss both the New Zealand and India T20I series due to a calf injury.

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‘Virat Kohli lauding our fitness means a lot to hockey community,’ say Harmanpreet, Manpreet and Hardik

If I can play for a larger purpose, I can perform beyond my abilities: Kohli

IPL 2026: I haven’t been good enough, says Pooran on criticism over LSG’s flop show this season

‘Never back down, PV’: Sindhu shares Virat Kohli’s message, says ‘advice taken’

‘This is just the beginning’: LSG owner Goenka hails Prince Yadav after maiden India call-up

IPL 2026: Shami, Markram miss as LSG asked to bat by Jaiswal-led RR

IPL 2026: Want to contribute in every department, says Anukul as he embraces bigger role as KKR fight for playoff spot

Selectors to trust physio feedback on Rohit, Hardik's availability for ODIs against Afghanistan, says Agarkar

Good opportunity to try Gurnoor and Prince against Afghanistan with ODI WC in mind, says Agarkar

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of NZ and India series ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

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