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IPL 2026: 'Bharat Arun has been adding a lot of value,' says Pant on LSG's bowling improvement

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant has underlined the importance of improving Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) bowling unit ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the addition of experienced coach Bharat Arun is already making a positive impact as they look to end the quest for the IPL trophy in the upcoming season.

Hosting 2028 Indoor Athletics Worlds 'big step forward in our Olympic journey': Dhawan

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the World Athletics Council selected Odisha, India, to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called it a "big step forward in the Olympic journey", saying it reflects India’s growing stature on the global sporting stage.

'He's 25, not 20 anymore': ABD urges Abhishek to take more responsibility ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former South Africa player AB de Villiers believes that India batter Abhishek Sharma has reached a stage in his career where he must take greater responsibility and deal better with pressure, especially after an inconsistent run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Indian team arrives in Thailand for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:16 PM

Bangkok, March 20 (IANS) The India U20 women’s team of 24 players arrived in Thailand on Friday for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup to acclimatise to the local conditions before their first Group C match next month.

1st T20I: Mooney, King shine as Australia register 43-run win over West Indies

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:51 AM

Kingstown, March 20 (IANS) Opener Beth Mooney struck a fluent 79 off 55 balls while Alana King picked up three wickets as Australia defeated the West Indies women’s cricket team by 43 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series played at the Arnos Vale Ground on Friday.

3rd T20I: Devine's allround effort takes NZ to 2-1 series lead over SA

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:41 AM

Auckland, March 20 (IANS) Sophie Devine's 55 not out after her brilliant bowling effort powered New Zealand to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I here at Eden Park on Friday and took a 2-1 series lead in the five-match series with two games to go.

After Hazlewood & Cummins, Starc set to miss start of IPL; Edwards ruled out with injury

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) After Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc is also set to miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning March 28, with Cricket Australia opting for a cautious approach towards its premier fast bowlers ahead of a packed international schedule. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards has been ruled out due to foot injury.

Europa League: Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa battle their way into QF

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Nottingham Forest overcame Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, winning 3-0 on penalties after a 2-1 victory at the MCH Arena to turn the tie around following their 1-0 success at the City Ground in the first leg.

Europa League: Real Betis, Celta Vigo, Porto advance to quarterfinals

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:31 AM

Madrid, March 20 (IANS) Real Betis overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the Europa League quarterfinals with a 4-0 home win over Panathinaikos, advancing 4-1 on aggregate.

IFL 2025-26: Phrangki Buam's brace powers Shillong Lajong to top of table

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Aizawl, March 19 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC rode a brace by Phrangki Buam to defeat Chanmari FC 2-1 in Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Thursday. The win takes them to the top of the table with seven points from four games, ahead of Rajasthan United on goal difference. Chanmari are sixth with five points from as many games.

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IPL 2026: 'Bharat Arun has been adding a lot of value,' says Pant on LSG's bowling improvement

Hosting 2028 Indoor Athletics Worlds 'big step forward in our Olympic journey': Dhawan

'He's 25, not 20 anymore': ABD urges Abhishek to take more responsibility ahead of IPL 2026

Indian team arrives in Thailand for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup

1st T20I: Mooney, King shine as Australia register 43-run win over West Indies

3rd T20I: Devine's allround effort takes NZ to 2-1 series lead over SA

After Hazlewood & Cummins, Starc set to miss start of IPL; Edwards ruled out with injury

Europa League: Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa battle their way into QF

Europa League: Real Betis, Celta Vigo, Porto advance to quarterfinals

IFL 2025-26: Phrangki Buam's brace powers Shillong Lajong to top of table

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