Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Though they are organised in neighbouring countries and in the same time frame, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are worlds apart when it comes to their potential, revenues, popularity, and influence.
Chandigarh, March 27 (IANS) The first edition of the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh on Saturday will witness the country's top sprinters as they gear up to earn a ticket to World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 in Botswana.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Fresh off a runners-up finish in the 2025 edition, Punjab Kings head into Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with renewed belief and a strong Indian core. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, PBKS has a talented squad filled with versatile players. However, questions about balance and consistency could affect their title challenge.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh says the fearlessness and confidence shown by the franchise's youngsters is their most striking aspect going into IPL 2026, adding that their ability to stay free of overthinking sets them apart from more experienced players, including himself.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked the strongest playing XI for the five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) For the first time, all ten IPL franchises will be led by Indian captains in the upcoming season starting on Saturday, and Jatin Paranjape, the former cricketer and national selector, feels that fact makes the tournament worth watching from a leadership perspective.
London, March 27 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur Women have handed head coach Martin Ho a fresh long-term deal after an encouraging debut season in the Women’s Super League (WSL). The 35-year-old, who arrived in July 2025 from Norwegian club SK Brann, has made an immediate impact, guiding Spurs to a strong position in the league standings.
Chennai, March 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Surfing Association (TNSA) has been conferred with the prestigious Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for 2025-26 in the Best Sports Organiser category by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDATN), in recognition of its outstanding contribution to hosting national and international surfing events and promoting the sport across the state.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) International stars Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh were named Players of the Year, while former India captain Zafar Iqbal, a member of the 1980 Olympic gold medal-winning team, was honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award in the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards in New Delhi on Friday.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Following the retirement announcement of Spanish badminton legend Carolina Marin, her long-time rival and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu shared a touching tribute, reflecting on a journey that transformed from fierce on-court "spats" to a lasting bond of mutual respect.
