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‘Top-10 is bare minimum’: Saurav Ghosal sets high bar for Anahat, calls for mass push in Indian squash

Vaishnavi Iyer | March 21, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal has set a bold benchmark for teenage sensation Anahat Singh, saying a place in the world’s top-10 should be the ‘bare minimum,’ while also calling for a structural overhaul of men’s and women’s squash to expand India’s talent base through mass participation.

‘Not thinking about me individually…’ says Ghosal on mindset shift in his role as sports commissioner

Vaishnavi Iyer | March 21, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former India No. 1, Saurav Ghosal, has opened up on the significant shift in mindset required in his new role off the court, saying his focus has moved from individual excellence to building and benefiting the wider squash ecosystem.

Ngwenya named CEO, Khoza appointed COO for 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:31 PM

Johannesburg, March 21 (IANS) Qondisa Ngwenya has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup while Edward Khoza is appointed as the tournament’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Saturday.

Wimbledon 2026 to debut video reviews, joins US & Australian Open

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:28 PM

London, March 21 (IANS) The All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has confirmed on Saturday that a new Video Review System (VAR) will be introduced for the first time in the 2026 Wimbledon Championship, which will be held from June 29 to July 12 this year.

ISL 2026: Chennaiyin FC aim to build on winning momentum in first home game against FC Goa

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:20 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will look to build on their hard-fought win against rivals Kerala when they host fourth-placed FC Goa in their first home fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Karnataka’s Tumakuru set to host its maiden ITF Women’s W35 event in May

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Tumakuru is poised to strengthen Karnataka’s tennis scene by hosting its inaugural ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W35 event from May 4-10 at the Tumkur District Tennis Stadium, located within Tumkur University Campus. This W35 will mark Tumakuru’s second international tournament and its first ITF Women’s event in over twenty years.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli asks RCB teammates about challenges ahead as they defend title

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:39 PM

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) get ready to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their former captain and star batter Virat Kohli has warned the side of the challenging times ahead for them in the 19th edition of the competition, which will start on March 28.

IPL 2026: LSG skipper Pant, owner Goenka, squad members visit Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant, principal owner and chairman of the franchise Sanjiv Goenka, and several other members of the squad offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament is set to begin on March 28.

'It's a one-on-one issue': Sivaramakrishnan distances BCCI, Jay Shah from commentary exit row

IANS | March 21, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has clarified that neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah played any role in his decision to step away from commentary duties ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his concerns were limited to an issue with a specific individual within the system.

‘Who will bat at number 8?’: Aakash Chopra flags major concern for RR ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 21, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra flagged out major concerns for the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will start on March 28.

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‘Top-10 is bare minimum’: Saurav Ghosal sets high bar for Anahat, calls for mass push in Indian squash

‘Not thinking about me individually…’ says Ghosal on mindset shift in his role as sports commissioner

Ngwenya named CEO, Khoza appointed COO for 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup

Wimbledon 2026 to debut video reviews, joins US & Australian Open

ISL 2026: Chennaiyin FC aim to build on winning momentum in first home game against FC Goa

Karnataka’s Tumakuru set to host its maiden ITF Women’s W35 event in May

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli asks RCB teammates about challenges ahead as they defend title

IPL 2026: LSG skipper Pant, owner Goenka, squad members visit Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

'It's a one-on-one issue': Sivaramakrishnan distances BCCI, Jay Shah from commentary exit row

‘Who will bat at number 8?’: Aakash Chopra flags major concern for RR ahead of IPL 2026

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