IPL 2026: T20 WC squad snub will motivate Shubman Gill this season, says Cheteshwar Pujara

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:50 AM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The selectors' decision to ignore him for the recently-concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup, denying India's Test and ODI captain an opportunity to win silverware in the shortest format, will fire-up Shubman Gill to go all out to capture the Indian Premier League (IPL) title that his side Gujarat Titans that eluded them last year.

BCCI announces schedule for India’s 2-T20I tour of Ireland

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:37 AM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for India’s upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland. The World Cup champions will tour Ireland in June for a couple of T20Is, to be played on June 26 and 28 in Belfast.

Miami Open: Alcaraz eases past Fonseca in first meeting with rising star

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:08 AM

Miami, March 21 (IANS) The first meeting with a rising star can be tricky at times, as one doesn't know what to expect. However, World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz did not encounter much trouble in halting the progress of teenager Joao Fonseca with a straight-sets win at the Miami Open.

ISL 2025-26: Lachenpa, resolute Mumbai defence shut out Mohun Bagan to go top

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:44 PM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) Noufal PN’s first-half strike, backed by a standout performance from their goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa and a disciplined defensive display, guided Mumbai City FC to a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.

PGTI Open 2026: Daffue and Khan share two-stroke advantage on Day 2

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:34 PM

Nuh (Haryana), March 20 (IANS) MJ Daffue and Rashid Khan share a two-stroke lead following the second day of the DP World PGTI Open. Khan from India, who still has three holes of his second round to play, pulled level with South African Daffue at 13 under par, who had earlier carded a course record 11-under 61 at Classic Golf and Country Club.