Thailand Open: Sindhu, Srikanth prevail; Ayush bows out

IANS | May 13, 2026 2:49 PM

Bangkok, May 13 (IANS) India experienced a mixed day at the Thailand Open on Wednesday as P. V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced comfortably to the second round, while rising star Ayush Shetty bowed out after a spirited fight.

'They need to win against Chennai': Kaif on SRH playoffs chances

IANS | May 13, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made their journey to the playoffs difficult after suffering an 82-run defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.

'You have to acknowledge Nehra's influence on GT bowlers': Bangar

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:43 PM

Ahmedabad, May 13 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that head coach Ashish Nehra deserves far more credit for transforming the Gujarat Titans (GT) into one of the most formidable bowling units in IPL 2026, saying the head coach consistently gets the best out of his fast bowlers.

Indian women’s hockey team to tour Australia ahead of Nations Cup

IANS | May 13, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Hockey India has announced that the Indian women’s hockey team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26, scheduled to take place from June 15 to 21 in Auckland.