Bholath Hockey Cup 2026: RGHA girls clinch title with dominant 5-1 win in final

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:45 PM

Jalandhar, March 23 (IANS) Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) girls' team delivered a spectacular performance to be crowned champions of the Bholath Hockey Cup 2026 (Women), comprehensively defeating Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar 5-1 in the final at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday.

IPL 2026: ‘I put myself in the front’ - Axar Patel and captaincy unlocking his never-seen-before side

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane.

India’s Anuhith Gosala clinches gold at Global Esports Games

IANS | March 23, 2026 6:11 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) India secured gold at the Global Esports Games in front of a full arena of fans as Anuhith Gosala defeated Miras of Kazakhstan in the Clash Royale finals, 3-2, to claim the top honours. India also clinched a bronze in DOTA 2, while Türkiye took gold.

World Cup cheers fade, IPL roar begins: Dhoni, Virat, Rohit ready to rule

Chetan Sharma | March 23, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup triumph are yet to fully sink in, but the cricketing calendar waits for no one. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power, and unmatched fanfare.