IPL 2026: PBKS still winning despite Arshdeep not getting power play wickets is a really good sign, says Finch

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Aaron Finch, Australia’s 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup winning captain, has said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) still being unbeaten in IPL 2026 despite Arshdeep Singh not picking power play wickets, is actually an encouraging sign for Punjab Kings, adding that if the team's primary strike weapon is yet to fire and they are still comfortably winning matches, it only adds to their confidence.

Munich Open: Fonseca eases past Rinderknech to book QF spot

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:54 PM

Munich, April 15 (IANS) Brazil’s Joao Fonseca continued his strong run on clay, producing a dominant display to defeat France’s Arthur Rinderknech and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Munich Open on Wednesday.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir seeks blessings at Khatu Shyam temple

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:48 PM

Sikar, April 15 (IANS) Former India cricketer and current head coach of the men’s team, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple on Wednesday. Gambhir offered prayers at the temple, where members of the temple committee facilitated the rituals.

IPL 2026: Desparate MI sweat over Rohit's fitness, Bumrah's form ahead of PBKS clash

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Having succumbed to three successive defeats following the victory in their season-opener, five-time champions Mumbai Indians enter their fifth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for a needle clash with their old bugbear, Punjab Kings, the only franchise that has a positive record against them.

New Zealand women edge past PNG to seal World Cup berth

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:33 PM

Auckland, April 15 (IANS) A solitary second-half strike ensured the New Zealand women's football team booked their place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the OFC Qualifier final on Wednesday.