Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will carry forward the winning habit from last year’s ODI World Cup triumph at home into the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Century Warriors delivered a commanding performance to defeat Jolly Friends Sporting Club 18-9, while defending champions Phantom Stars registered their second consecutive victory, overcoming NPV Smashers on Day 2 of the Butterfly Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) Maharashtra 2026.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Chief selector Amita Sharma admitted that replacing injured seam-bowling all‑rounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam was a difficult task, but stressed that the hopes are still high from the Indian team to perform well at the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Kuldeep Kumar, representing Madhya Pradesh, won a battle of wits to set the national men’s pole vault record on the opening day of the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition at the Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Madrid, May 2 (IANS) Real Madrid travel to play Espanyol on Sunday, knowing that defeat could spell the end of their slim title hopes and force the team to endure a potentially humiliating moment away to FC Barcelona at Camp Nou on May 10.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur conceded that Amanjot Kaur’s absence due to a back injury has left a major void in the squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, but expressed confidence that Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav will step up with positive intent.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said he was ‘over the moon’ after scoring his first IPL century, adding that the late call‑up for the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped him play with freedom and reduced the pressure of expectation.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj said the team’s confidence remains strong going into the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, adding that extensive preparation has kept spirits high despite the ups and downs of the season.
Bhopal/New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has pledged strong support towards the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)’s talent hunt initiative and the Shooting League of India (SLI).
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 44 for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. It is a must-win clash for both teams in part two of the ‘El Clásico’ clash of the IPL if they are to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs.
