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Jindal Panther suffer narrow 6–8 loss in Carlos Gracida Memorial Cup final

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:08 PM

Noida, March 16 (IANS) Instrucko came from behind to narrowly defeat Jindal Panther 8–6 in the final of the Carlos Gracida Memorial Cup, part of the Jindal Polo Spring Season, held at the Jindal Polo Estate in Noida. The closely fought final featured both teams playing aggressively, with momentum swinging throughout the four chukkers before Instrucko pulled ahead in the final moments to win the title.

Getting lifetime achievement award is something any cricketer would cherish, says Binny

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Roger Binny said receiving the Lifetime Achievement award at the recent BCCI awards ceremony was a moment of immense pride, calling it the culmination of a life devoted to cricket as a player, coach and administrator.

After getting Lifetime Achievement Award, Mithali hails BCCI's role in transforming women's cricket

IANS | March 16, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Legendary India batter Mithali Raj has hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for driving a transformation in the women's game after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recently held annual awards ceremony.

Iranian federation has told us they are going to the World Cup: AFC

IANS | March 16, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it has not received any formal communication from Iran regarding a potential withdrawal of its national football team from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

KSCA receives government nod to host IPL 2026 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:50 PM

Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will return to their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28, as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received official permission from the Government of Karnataka to host the matches.

NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

Hamilton, March 16 (IANS) New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Arundhati Reddy among three ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Indian bowler Arundhati Reddy along with Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama and Pakistan's Fatima Sana has been named in ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February. Arundhati Reddy led India's bowling effort in their three-match T20I series win in Australia. She emerged as the top wicket-taker, securing eight wickets with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25.

Jaipur beat Nahargarh to claim their 10th title of the season

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:31 PM

Jaipur, March 16 (IANS) Jaipur delivered a commanding performance in the final of the Shree Cement Cup at the RPC Ground, defeating Nahargarh 9 goals to 4½ to secure their 10th title of the season. Led by HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, who scored seven goals, Jaipur took early control and kept their dominance throughout the match, finishing strongly.

ATP Rankings: Sinner moves closer to Alcaraz after Indian Wells Open victory

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has reduced the deficit with Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Rankings after a magnificent performance in the Indian Wells Open tournament in which he beat Daniil Medvedev in the finals to clinch maiden title and start the season with a victory.

Van Schalkwyk, Jacks, Farhan nominated for ICC Player of the Month February award

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, the USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk, and England’s Will Jacks have been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month award for February, following their exceptional performances in the recently concluded Men’s T20 World Cup.

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Jindal Panther suffer narrow 6–8 loss in Carlos Gracida Memorial Cup final

Getting lifetime achievement award is something any cricketer would cherish, says Binny

After getting Lifetime Achievement Award, Mithali hails BCCI's role in transforming women's cricket

Iranian federation has told us they are going to the World Cup: AFC

KSCA receives government nod to host IPL 2026 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium

NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

Arundhati Reddy among three ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February

Jaipur beat Nahargarh to claim their 10th title of the season

ATP Rankings: Sinner moves closer to Alcaraz after Indian Wells Open victory

Van Schalkwyk, Jacks, Farhan nominated for ICC Player of the Month February award

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