Abhay advances, Anahat bows out of El Gouna squash

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:05 PM

El Gouna (Egypt), April 5 (IANS) Abhay Singh rallied to beat Egyptian world No. 13 Aly Abou Eleinen 9-11, 11-8, 3-11, 11-4, 11-8 in the men’s opening round of the El Gouna Open, a PSA Platinum event.

'Losing quick wickets, bowlers lacked rhythm': Hayden dissects GT's narrow loss to RR

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:47 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a "heartbreaking" loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi Bishnoi changed the game as the hosts went from 107 for 1 in the 11th over to 161/7 in the 15th.

Southampton stun Arsenal in FA Cup quarterfinals

IANS | April 5, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Shea Charles’ late winner sent Southampton into the FA Cup semi-finals at Arsenal’s expense as the Championship side stunned the Premier League leaders and 14-time champions.

IPL 2026: ‘Jurel asked me to go with Jofra for 19th,’ reveals Riyan Parag after Royals’ thrilling win

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:37 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag revealed that wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a key role in a crucial tactical call late in the game, suggesting that Jofra Archer bowl the 19th over during their dramatic six-run win over Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.