After Hazlewood & Cummins, Starc set to miss start of IPL; Edwards ruled out with injury

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) After Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc is also set to miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning March 28, with Cricket Australia opting for a cautious approach towards its premier fast bowlers ahead of a packed international schedule. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards has been ruled out due to foot injury.

Europa League: Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa battle their way into QF

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Nottingham Forest overcame Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, winning 3-0 on penalties after a 2-1 victory at the MCH Arena to turn the tie around following their 1-0 success at the City Ground in the first leg.

IFL 2025-26: Phrangki Buam's brace powers Shillong Lajong to top of table

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Aizawl, March 19 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC rode a brace by Phrangki Buam to defeat Chanmari FC 2-1 in Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Thursday. The win takes them to the top of the table with seven points from four games, ahead of Rajasthan United on goal difference. Chanmari are sixth with five points from as many games.

Pakistan to take government advice on playing India in Hockey World Cup

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:44 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will take government advice on playing India in this year's FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, as the tension between the two countries has spilt over into sports, a news report said on Thursday.