New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With IPL 2026 entering its decisive phase to decide the remaining three playoffs spots, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has described the Chennai Super Kings–Sunrisers Hyderabad contest as a ‘virtual knockout game’ that could go a long way in determining playoff qualification.
Pennsylvania, May 18 (IANS) Aaron Rai produced the defining moment of his career at the 2026 PGA Championship, sealing his maiden major crown with a sensational late flourish at Aronimink Golf Club.
Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) The 5th National Physical Disability Elite Cricket Tournament, hosted by the Karnataka State Divyang Cricket Association, began with great fanfare. The event featured lively cultural performances from Karnataka and an enthusiastic atmosphere. Top teams from across the nation are competing in this prestigious tournament, offering players a valuable platform to showcase their skills.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals playoff hopes were kept alive by Mitchell Starc’s decisive second spell, which ‘completely changed the game’ in their favour against Rajasthan Royals, said former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh made a passionate appeal to MS Dhoni ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ final home match of the IPL 2026 season, and has urged him to play, saying that he’ll be fulfilling his promise to the fans by playing his career’s final game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Harbhajan also noted that if the former CSK skipper doesn’t play on Monday could also mean that he’d come back for the 2027 season to keep up his promise.
Dharamshala, May 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) are shifting their complete focus to their final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season following an afternoon encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia, scheduled from May 26 to 30 in Perth.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has stressed that young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to sharpen his fielding skills before he steps up to play for the senior national men’s team.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bharat Singh Chauhan will continue to lead the Commonwealth Chess Association after being unanimously re-elected as Chairman for the 2026–2030 term during the Association’s Annual General Body Meeting in Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka.
Indore, May 18 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) 2026 is all set to begin from June 3 with an expanded and action-packed season featuring 10 men’s teams and five women’s franchises competing across multiple venues in Indore.
