Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs to strengthen CWG 2030 preparation

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) As India intensifies preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and seeks to achieve a record medal tally on home soil, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are envisaging the deployment of dedicated NSF IT consultants under the broader framework of the National Sports Digital Ecosystem (NSDE).

Sooryavanshi has shown throughout IPL 2026 that pressure simply doesn’t affect him: Kumble

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, opining that the most striking aspect of his season has been his complete freedom from pressure, even in the biggest moments, after the Rajasthan Royals opener delivered a stunning match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.

Venkatesh Iyer headlines Indore Pink Panthers’ squad for MPL T20 2026

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:54 PM

Indore, May 28 (IANS) Indore Pink Panthers have announced their squad for the next edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Cup. The team also includes all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, whose exceptional batting form in the IPL 2026 season will boost the Panthers’ batting strength and power.

India men's and women's teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:09 PM

Kakamigahara, May 28 (IANS) After weeks of intensive preparation camps and valuable exposure matches against Australia in Bhopal, both Indian U-18 men’s and women’s teams are aiming to make a strong impression at the the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, which is scheduled from May 29 to June 6, competing against some of Asia’s top young talents.

Sooryavanshi's level of game awareness is remarkable at 15: AB de Villiers

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former South Africa batter and IPL great AB de Villiers heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the opener’s game awareness at the age of just 15 is 'remarkable' after the Rajasthan Royals batter produced a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.