IPL 2026: MI debutant Mayank Rawat comes up the hard way through the ranks to IPL

IANS | April 16, 2026 8:09 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) One man's loss turns out to be another man's gain as Delhi all-rounder Mayank Rawat will vouch on Thursday. An upset stomach for New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner paved the way for an opportunity, allowing the five-time champions to hand Rawat his Indian Premier League debut against the Punjab Kings in Match 24 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Rohit out with injury as PBKS elect to bowl against MI

IANS | April 16, 2026 7:28 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was rested after suffering a hamstring injury in the previous match, as Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

IOC Prez Coventry urges policymakers to protect the autonomy and neutrality of sports at EU Sport Forum

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has underlined the unifying potential of sport amid rising global tensions, urging policymakers to safeguard its neutrality and independence. Speaking at the EU Sport Forum in Cyprus, Coventry said sport continues to serve as a rare platform that brings people together beyond political and cultural divides.

1st T20I: India and SA rekindle rivalry as crucial preparation for Women’s T20 WC begins (Preview)

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Durban, April 16 (IANS) The upcoming T20I series between South Africa and India carries significance well beyond a routine bilateral contest, serving as crucial preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The fixture also rekindles memories of their last major encounter at the DY Patil Stadium during the 2025 ODI World Cup, where the Women in Blue emerged victorious, extending South Africa’s run of near-misses in global finals.