Indian women's team to feature in FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025-26 in June

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the women’s and men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup (respectively), with the winners being offered the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians begin training session ahead of season opener

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have begun preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the first training session as the team gets ready for its opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the famous Wankhede Stadium on March 29.

Samson reveals Sooryavanshi’s hilarious conversation with Dravid on IPL debut

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India’s T20 World Cup–winning cricketer Sanju Samson recently recounted a humorous incident from the Rajasthan Royals camp involving former head coach Rahul Dravid and 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Samson recalled Dravid’s interaction with the youngster ahead of his Indian Premier League debut last season and revealed the amusing response Sooryavanshi gave when asked about his approach going into his first match.

Kumble congratulates Dravid, Binny and other BCCI Naman Awards winners

IANS | March 16, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognises the top performers and trailblazers of Indian cricket and former India cricketer Anil Kumble penned a note to congratulate his ‘dear friend’ Rahul Dravid on receiving the lifetime achievement award.

3rd ODI: Tanzid, Taskin, Mustafizur shine as Bangladesh beat Pakistan to clinch series

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:29 PM

Dhaka, March 15 (IANS) Tanzid Hasan struck a superb maiden century while fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed (4-49) and Mustafizur Rahman (3-54) shared seven wickets between them as they propelled Bangladesh to a series-clinching 11-run win over Pakistan in a tense third and final ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday.