First batch of Indian shooters head to Cairo for next World Cup

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A first batch of 58 Indian shooters and support staff headed to Cairo on Saturday to take part in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in the Egyptian capital from April 19 to 27. The Cairo Junior World Cup will kickstart the ISSF junior circuit, which has three events lined up for Shotgun shooters and two for Rifle and Pistol shooters, this calendar year.

CSK must play MS Dhoni, it will give them an extra edge against SRH: Aditya Tare

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Mumbai cricketer Aditya Tare stressed the importance of MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings’ setup ahead of their key fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, stating that the former CSK captain’s experience in a relatively young side, especially in high-pressure encounters, will be crucial.