Alana King, Melie Kerr claim top spots ODI rankings

IANS | April 7, 2026 2:39 PM

Dubai, April 7 (IANS) Alana King has reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s ODI bowling rankings following a standout performance during Australia women's tour of the Caribbean. Her rise comes after a match-winning five-wicket haul in St Kitts.

You need two players to replace Hardik, he's a perfect all-rounder: Kumble

IANS | April 7, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya’s irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians’ Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI’s team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes.

The viral drawing that changed everything: Payal Nag's tryst with archery

IANS | April 7, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) For Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee, life changed completely when a picture of her drawing, which she drew with her mouth, went viral on social media; that caught the attention of coach Kuldeep Vedwan. What followed was not just the discovery of archery but the discovery of self-belief, discipline and purpose.

IPL 2026: Top order in focus as DC eye hat-trick of victories over winless GT (Preview)

IANS | April 7, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Delhi Capitals will hope their misfiring top order finally fires as they chase their third straight win of IPL 2026 against a winless Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. GT leads the head-to-head record 4-3 and have won two out of three matches in New Delhi, including chasing down 200 last year.

IPL 2026: ‘There’s a bit of panic, he isn’t looking the same,’ says Finch on Green’s slump

IANS | April 7, 2026 11:14 AM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Cameron Green’s slow start to the IPL 2026 season has begun to draw attention, with the high-priced allrounder yet to find consistency for Kolkata Knight Riders after three outings. Former Australia captain Aaron Finch weighed in on Green’s form, suggesting that while not all dismissals were entirely his fault, there are visible concerns in his approach.