Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach Tim Southee said the team will take a call on Matheesha Pathirana’s inclusion in the playing XI after assessing conditions ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.
Almaty, May 2 (IANS) India will be represented by Olympians Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Raiza Dhillon, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, which gets underway on Sunday. The Indian contingent heads into the competition looking to bounce back after a medal-less outing in the opening leg held in Tangier, Morocco.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav have made a return to the Indian team, while uncapped tearaway pacer Nandni Sharma has earned a surprise call‑up as India unveiled their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.
Madrid, May 2 (IANS) The Spanish football federation has confirmed on Saturday that the team will play an extra warm-up match against Iraq ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 12.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Teenager Ira Jadhav was the highest bid at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League auction in Mumbai on Saturday, securing Rs. 10 lakh from Aakash Tigers. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated this event as a new chapter for women’s cricket in the city.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59 on Saturday. Zanardi's family confirmed the news in a statement. They informed that the former champion passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lockie Ferguson is still finding his rhythm in IPL 2026 after having no gradual build‑up. The New Zealand pacer took a deliberate pause before making a late entry into a tournament already in full swing and being a competition dominated by batters.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has established the assessment framework for the Elite National Coaching Camp, a crucial process that will influence national rankings and guide selections for upcoming international events.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday praised skipper Shreyas Iyer's temperament and leadership so far in IPL 2026, saying the right-handed batter's attitude has rubbed off really well on the entire team and that going through highs and lows of his career have added to him being a calm and assured leader.
Horsens (Denmark), May 2 (IANS) Men's singles player Lakshya Sen, will not be participating in Saturday's semi-final tie against France in the Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 after sustaining an impact to his elbow following an intense quarterfinal match that involved multiple dives.
