Yerevan/Tbilisi, April 29 (IANS) World soccer governing body FIFA has named Georgia and Armenia as co-hosts of the 2029 U-20 World Cup, marking the first time the two South Caucasus countries will host a FIFA tournament. The joint bid was approved at a FIFA Council meeting on April 28 in Vancouver, Canada, on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Charlotte Edwards believes England are a "very different team" as they head into the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She supports her team in making a serious title run while preparing to host the event this summer.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Indian cue sport star Sourav Kothari retained the title in the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland, on Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) After a refreshing break, Will Jacks returned with a bang, spearheading a massive total of 243 for the Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in what he described as a "batting paradise."
Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC will take on Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation-stage clash in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Thursday. Real Kashmir enter this contest with a clear psychological edge, having secured a 6-2 victory against Gokulam in their previous meeting. That result underlined the Snow Leopards’ ability to impose themselves both structurally and in attacking phases.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Ryan Rickelton’s century and his opening partnership with Will Jacks powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Ahmedabad, April 29 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on 2022 winner Gujarat Titans in an away fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Horsens (Denmark), April 29 (IANS) The Indian men’s team finished second in Group A after their spirited effort was not enough to beat defending champions China in their last round robin clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India will announce their 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday evening at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. The marquee event will be held in England from June 12 to July 5.
Glasgow, April 29 (IANS) The organising committee of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has unveiled the medals that will be awarded to the athletes finishing on the podium during the scaled-down edition of the Games later this year.
