New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Legendary India batter Rahul Dravid said he was humbled to receive the Lifetime Achievement honour at the recent BCCI annual awards ceremony, adding that his life in cricket is akin to a torchbearer passing on the legacy of those who came before him.
Noida, March 16 (IANS) Instrucko came from behind to narrowly defeat Jindal Panther 8–6 in the final of the Carlos Gracida Memorial Cup, part of the Jindal Polo Spring Season, held at the Jindal Polo Estate in Noida. The closely fought final featured both teams playing aggressively, with momentum swinging throughout the four chukkers before Instrucko pulled ahead in the final moments to win the title.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Roger Binny said receiving the Lifetime Achievement award at the recent BCCI awards ceremony was a moment of immense pride, calling it the culmination of a life devoted to cricket as a player, coach and administrator.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Legendary India batter Mithali Raj has hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for driving a transformation in the women's game after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recently held annual awards ceremony.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that it has not received any formal communication from Iran regarding a potential withdrawal of its national football team from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will return to their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28, as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received official permission from the Government of Karnataka to host the matches.
Hamilton, March 16 (IANS) New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Indian bowler Arundhati Reddy along with Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama and Pakistan's Fatima Sana has been named in ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February. Arundhati Reddy led India's bowling effort in their three-match T20I series win in Australia. She emerged as the top wicket-taker, securing eight wickets with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25.
Jaipur, March 16 (IANS) Jaipur delivered a commanding performance in the final of the Shree Cement Cup at the RPC Ground, defeating Nahargarh 9 goals to 4½ to secure their 10th title of the season. Led by HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, who scored seven goals, Jaipur took early control and kept their dominance throughout the match, finishing strongly.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has reduced the deficit with Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Rankings after a magnificent performance in the Indian Wells Open tournament in which he beat Daniil Medvedev in the finals to clinch maiden title and start the season with a victory.
