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IPL 2026: De Kock is the backup overseas keeper, was easier to start with Rickelton, says Jayawardene

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it was an easy decision for them to start with South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton as their opener alongside Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, mainly because Quinton de Kock’s role in the side is that of a back-up overseas wicketkeeper.

Muskaan Bhatia secures gold as Team ARC's young talents step into the spotlight at Delhi Horse Show

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:19 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Muskaan Bhatia clinched a gold medal as Amateur Racing Club (ARC) delivered an impressive performance at the prestigious Delhi Horse Show, which saw participation from more than 50 clubs and Army regiment teams, with around 800 horses competing across disciplines.

IPL 2026: Rashid Khan offers prayers at mosque ahead of GT's clash against RR

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:48 PM

Ahmedabad, April 3 (IANS) Gujarat Titans star spinner Rashid Khan took the time off from the practice to offer prayers at a mosque ahead of the team's second match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home ground Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.

Asian Boxing C'ships: India assure three medals as Nikhat, Priya, Preeti enter SF

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:43 PM

Ulaanbaatar, April 3 (IANS) India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 as Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar registered impressive victories to advance to the semifinals on Day 5 here on Friday.

PM Modi hails Sanju as 'success role model'; calls for ‘Samson-style’ comeback in Kerala polls

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:16 PM

Kochi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon Bharatiya Janata Party workers in the poll-bound Kerala to take inspiration from cricketer Sanju Samson’s turnaround performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, describing it as a lesson in overcoming adversity and delivering under pressure.

'This is not the end of the world for us': Rahane motivates KKR players after loss against SRH

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:52 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane motivated the players after the three-time champions suffered a 65-run loss against 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

KITG 2026: Karnataka emerge overall champions; hosts Chhattisgarh finish ninth

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:39 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) Former world junior champion Komalika Bari of Jharkhand added the recurve women’s archery gold medal to her mixed triumph, while Odisha’s Arjun Khara won the recurve men’s category, but these efforts were not enough for the chasing pack to dislodge Karnataka from the top of the medals tally on the final day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games here on Friday.

UN expert welcomes IOC's policy to bar transgender athletes from female events

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:05 PM

Geneva, April 3 (IANS) The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem welcomed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) policy on the 'Protection of the Female Category in Olympic Sport'.

'National boards shouldn't decide...': Jaffer questions Green's 'non-bowling' role in IPL

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has raised concerns over overseas all-rounders being restricted by national boards in franchise leagues, pointing to Australian allrounder Cameron Green not bowling with the ball in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 as a key example.

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen predicts top 4 teams after first round matches

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that can make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played a minimum of one match.

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IPL 2026: De Kock is the backup overseas keeper, was easier to start with Rickelton, says Jayawardene

Muskaan Bhatia secures gold as Team ARC's young talents step into the spotlight at Delhi Horse Show

IPL 2026: Rashid Khan offers prayers at mosque ahead of GT's clash against RR

Asian Boxing C'ships: India assure three medals as Nikhat, Priya, Preeti enter SF

PM Modi hails Sanju as 'success role model'; calls for ‘Samson-style’ comeback in Kerala polls

'This is not the end of the world for us': Rahane motivates KKR players after loss against SRH

KITG 2026: Karnataka emerge overall champions; hosts Chhattisgarh finish ninth

UN expert welcomes IOC's policy to bar transgender athletes from female events

'National boards shouldn't decide...': Jaffer questions Green's 'non-bowling' role in IPL

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen predicts top 4 teams after first round matches

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