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Singapore Open: Prannoy bows out; Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Tanisha-Dhruv secure QF spots (ld)

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:51 PM

Singapore, May 28 (IANS) India’s campaign at the Singapore Open gathered significant momentum on Thursday, with four entries confirmed in the quarterfinals across singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, highlighted by commanding performances from PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, and gritty comeback wins from the country’s doubles combinations.

Maiden India call-up ‘another opportunity to fulfill my dream’, says Harsh Dubey

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:21 PM

Nagpur, May 28 (IANS) Young left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey said his selection for the upcoming one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan felt like a dream come true and described his maiden call-up to the national team as ‘another opportunity’ to move closer to fulfilling his dream of playing for India.

French Open: Osaka brushes past Vekic to enter Rd 3

IANS | May 28, 2026 6:03 PM

Paris, May 28 (IANS) Naomi Osaka secured a close victory in one of the most competitive matches of the women’s draw on Thursday, beating Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-6(1), 6-4 after nearly two hours of intense baseline exchanges at Court Simonne-Mathieu in the French Open.

Shukla retained as Bengal men’s head coach; Tiwary, Saha, Majumdar named age-group coaches

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has retained former India all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla as head coach of the Bengal senior men’s team for the 2026‑27 domestic cricket season, while appointing former Maharashtra batter Surendra Bhave as his deputy.

Excited to test ourselves against world’s best, says Pakistan skipper Sana ahead of T20 WC

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team is looking forward to testing itself against the world’s best players in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to take place from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan is in Group 1 of the tournament alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands.

'I can play cricket with smile again': Ecclestone eyes T20 WC redemption after 'tough' phase

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A decade after making her England debut as a teenage prodigy, England all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone is preparing for another World Cup campaign with a renewed sense of perspective and a far greater understanding of life away from cricket.

Bhopal Leopards reveal squad ahead of MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026

IANS | May 28, 2026 5:04 PM

Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Defending champions Bhopal Leopards have announced their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. The side features exciting talents like Aniket Verma and Arshad Khan. Leopards will start the campaign against Indore Pink Panthers on June 4 in the evening match at Holkar Stadium.

IPL 2026: SRH’s style of play is a brand to admire but comes at a cost, says Moody

IANS | May 28, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody said the team’s batting‑heavy approach and their overall style of playing is ‘a brand to admire. Still, it comes at a cost, adding that the franchise must invest more in its bowling unit to achieve balance.

India drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria, Bangladesh in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

IANS | May 28, 2026 3:44 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 28 (IANS) India U20 men's team has been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after the draw was conducted at the AFC House here on Thursday.

IPL 2026: The biggest positive for Archer this season is his fitness, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 28, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan said the biggest positive for Jofra Archer this season has been his fitness, noting the Rajasthan Royals pacer’s ability to play consistently and deliver hostile spells without breaking down has been instrumental in the side’s run to Qualifier 2 in IPL 2026.

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Singapore Open: Prannoy bows out; Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Tanisha-Dhruv secure QF spots (ld)

Maiden India call-up ‘another opportunity to fulfill my dream’, says Harsh Dubey

French Open: Osaka brushes past Vekic to enter Rd 3

Shukla retained as Bengal men’s head coach; Tiwary, Saha, Majumdar named age-group coaches

Excited to test ourselves against world’s best, says Pakistan skipper Sana ahead of T20 WC

'I can play cricket with smile again': Ecclestone eyes T20 WC redemption after 'tough' phase

Bhopal Leopards reveal squad ahead of MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026

IPL 2026: SRH’s style of play is a brand to admire but comes at a cost, says Moody

India drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria, Bangladesh in AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

IPL 2026: The biggest positive for Archer this season is his fitness, says Irfan Pathan

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