Head coach Gautam Gambhir seeks blessings at Khatu Shyam temple

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:48 PM

Sikar, April 15 (IANS) Former India cricketer and current head coach of the men’s team, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple on Wednesday. Gambhir offered prayers at the temple, where members of the temple committee facilitated the rituals.

IPL 2026: Desparate MI sweat over Rohit's fitness, Bumrah's form ahead of PBKS clash

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Having succumbed to three successive defeats following the victory in their season-opener, five-time champions Mumbai Indians enter their fifth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for a needle clash with their old bugbear, Punjab Kings, the only franchise that has a positive record against them.

New Zealand women edge past PNG to seal World Cup berth

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:33 PM

Auckland, April 15 (IANS) A solitary second-half strike ensured the New Zealand women's football team booked their place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the OFC Qualifier final on Wednesday.