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5th National Physical Disability Elite Cricket Tournament kicks off in Bengaluru

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:49 PM

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.

IPL 2026: Starc’s second spell completely changed the game, says Boucher

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:24 PM

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.

IPL 2026: ‘If Dhoni doesn’t play against SRH, he’ll come back next year,’ says Harbhajan

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:14 PM

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.

‘The boys have got to stay positive and believe’: PBKS bowling coach Hopes shifts focus to final league clash

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:06 PM

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.

Young talent, experienced core feature in India Women’s squad for Australia tour

IANS | May 18, 2026 1:41 PM

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.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi needs to improve his fielding before playing for India, says Kaif

IANS | May 18, 2026 1:33 PM

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.

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected as chairman of Commonwealth Chess Association

IANS | May 18, 2026 1:20 PM

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.

MPL 2026 to begin from June 3 in Indore, Gwalior Cheetahs to face Ujjain Falcons in opener

IANS | May 18, 2026 1:08 PM

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.

‘The captaincy was quite weak’: Sehwag questions CSK’s tactics amid tight playoff race

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings endured a seven-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their previous outing, and former India opener Virender Sehwag did not hold back while analysing the tactical decisions made by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.

IPL 2026: Vaughan questions ECB over Archer’s stay ahead of England’s Test summer

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over England’s handling of Jofra Archer ahead of the home Test series against New Zealand, arguing that centrally contracted players should not remain committed to franchise cricket when international duty is around the corner.

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5th National Physical Disability Elite Cricket Tournament kicks off in Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Starc’s second spell completely changed the game, says Boucher

IPL 2026: ‘If Dhoni doesn’t play against SRH, he’ll come back next year,’ says Harbhajan

‘The boys have got to stay positive and believe’: PBKS bowling coach Hopes shifts focus to final league clash

Young talent, experienced core feature in India Women’s squad for Australia tour

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi needs to improve his fielding before playing for India, says Kaif

Bharat Singh Chauhan re-elected as chairman of Commonwealth Chess Association

MPL 2026 to begin from June 3 in Indore, Gwalior Cheetahs to face Ujjain Falcons in opener

‘The captaincy was quite weak’: Sehwag questions CSK’s tactics amid tight playoff race

IPL 2026: Vaughan questions ECB over Archer’s stay ahead of England’s Test summer

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