Sydney, May 4 (IANS) Sydney Sixers have appointed James Hopes as their new head xoach on a two-year contract, the Big Bash League said on Monday.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) For left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma, donning the India jersey and transitioning to the senior set-up after U19 Women’s T20 World Cup win has been the realisation of a long-standing dream.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Tanuja Kanwar has termed Radha Yadav’s inclusion in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup squad as a ‘big comeback,’ and attributed her selection for the mega event to a ‘massive improvement’ with both bat and ball.
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side ‘fell short’ while executing the plans despite a spirited fight, but stressed that remaining on top of the points table despite back-to-back losses offered perspective after their narrow four-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 on Sunday.
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to clinch a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing down a 164-run target with just one ball to spare in a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling unit for scripting a remarkable turnaround as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, while SRH skipper Pat Cummins admitted his side fell short of a winning total despite a strong start.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Seasoned off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana has reacted with her characteristic demeanour after being omitted from India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup, saying that she will aim to return with ‘more bang’ and has shifted her immediate focus to giving her best in the historic one-off Test against England at Lord's.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India pacer Kranti Gaud has asserted that the national team will head into the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a singular, familiar objective: of becoming champions once again. India are yet to win a Women’s T20 World Cup but go into the mega event, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, as current ODI World Cup champions.
Madrid, May 3 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat Alexander Zverev and clinch the men’s singles title at the Mutua Madrid Open, creating history with a fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 triumph.
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) After delivering a match-defining spell, Jason Holder credited a collective bowling effort for Gujarat Titans’ control over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash, emphasising the importance of discipline and execution on a responsive surface.
