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IPL 2026: You're never at your best, every game is a new challenge, says Narine on challenges of T20 cricket

IANS | April 19, 2026 6:15 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine struck an optimistic note despite acknowledging the ever-evolving challenges of T20 cricket, reflecting on his bowling rhythm and Kolkata Knight Riders’ approach at the IPL 2026 after registering 2/26 in his four-over spell against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Not welcome in our game': Premier League reacts after Spurs condemn racial abuse of Danso

IANS | April 19, 2026 6:10 PM

London, April 19 (IANS) The Premier League has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso on social media, reiterating that discrimination has no place in football or wider society and warning of the strongest possible consequences for offenders.

2nd WT20I: India’s batting depth gives top order batters to express ourselves, says Jemimah

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:50 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues believes that the team's enhanced batting depth has provided the top order with the ‘license’ to be aggressive in T20Is, asserting that the lineup will be ‘scary’ for any opposition once it fires in unison.

IPL 2026: 'A couple of overs changed the game,' says Klaasen after SRH win over CSK

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Heinrich Klaasen praised the bowlers for staying calm and composed in pressure situation after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a thrilling 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday, saying that a couple of overs with wickets changed the course of the game.

IPL 2026: ‘Important to have an environment where players believe,’ says Nayar on keeping KKR’s dressing room positive

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:39 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar stressed the importance of maintaining belief and a positive dressing-room environment as the side continues to navigate a challenging phase in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: KKR spinners trigger RR’s collapse, restrict them to 155/9

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:37 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) A dramatic collapse in the latter half of the innings saw Rajasthan Royals squander a blazing start to finish at a below-par 155/9 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

IPL 2026: 'Rahul's technique helped him counter Hazlewood,' says Finch after DC beat RCB

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch feels that Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul's technique helped him conquer Josh Hazlewood's challenge in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

2nd WT20I: India hand a debut to Anushka, Kranti included as unchanged SA elect to bowl first

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:24 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) India handed a debut to batting all-rounder Anushka Sharma while bringing in Kranti Gaud into the playing eleven as an unchanged South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second T20I at Kingsmead on Sunday.

'Champions shouldn't grapple with abuse': Bajrang Punia demands 'swift and fair' probe into para-athlete harassment row

IANS | April 19, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Olympic medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia has called for a "swift and fair" investigation into allegations of mental harassment and abusive language levelled against Dronacharya Award-winning javelin coach Naval Singh by para-athletes. He stated, "Champions should be sweating it out on the field, not grappling with abuse."

Punjab, Odisha continue their strong hockey tradition with regular podium placements in domestic tournaments

IANS | April 19, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Hockey Punjab and Hockey Association of Odisha further cemented their strong domestic hockey legacy by winning Bronze Medals at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship 2026. Hockey Punjab finished on the podium in the men’s category, while the Hockey Association of Odisha secured third place in the women’s competition.

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IPL 2026: You're never at your best, every game is a new challenge, says Narine on challenges of T20 cricket

Not welcome in our game': Premier League reacts after Spurs condemn racial abuse of Danso

2nd WT20I: India’s batting depth gives top order batters to express ourselves, says Jemimah

IPL 2026: 'A couple of overs changed the game,' says Klaasen after SRH win over CSK

IPL 2026: ‘Important to have an environment where players believe,’ says Nayar on keeping KKR’s dressing room positive

IPL 2026: KKR spinners trigger RR’s collapse, restrict them to 155/9

IPL 2026: 'Rahul's technique helped him counter Hazlewood,' says Finch after DC beat RCB

2nd WT20I: India hand a debut to Anushka, Kranti included as unchanged SA elect to bowl first

'Champions shouldn't grapple with abuse': Bajrang Punia demands 'swift and fair' probe into para-athlete harassment row

Punjab, Odisha continue their strong hockey tradition with regular podium placements in domestic tournaments

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