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Asian Boxing C'ships 2026: Minakshi, Jaismine shine as six women reach final

IANS | April 7, 2026 6:39 PM

Ulaanbaatar, April 7 (IANS) India continued their impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with a total of eight boxers, six women and two men, storming into the finals. Minakshi and Jaismine led the charge in the women’s semifinals on Tuesday, while Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin added to the tally with strong performances in the men’s category.

Sinner eases past Humbert in Monte Carlo opener

IANS | April 7, 2026 6:06 PM

Monte Carlo, April 7 (IANS) Jannik Sinner made a dominant start to his campaign at the Monte-Carlo Masters, brushing aside Ugo Humbert in straight sets to move into the third round on Tuesday.

Tamim Iqbal replaces Aminul Islam as president of BCB ad-hoc panel

IANS | April 7, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been appointed President of the ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) after the National Sports Council dissolved the existing board led by Aminul Islam. The move follows findings of irregularities in last year’s BCB elections, as highlighted by a government-appointed investigation panel.

IPL 2026: 'Why engage in fights, keep quite,' says Sehwag on Rahane's 'jealousy' remark

IANS | April 7, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane’s “jealousy” remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season.

Kishan's been incredible as captain, he does ask for advice: Klaasen

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been ‘just phenomenal’, apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up.

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