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IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar.

'Harry Kane is like fine wine improving with age': Bayern coach Kompany

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:00 PM

Munich, May 5 (IANS) Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes that Harry Kane has taken his game to another level since joining the German giants, ahead of their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Allianz Arena on Thursday.

Premier League: A dream start cut short, says Chelsea's Derry after a scary head injury on debut

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:51 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) Winger Jesse Derry has reassured fans following a concerning on-field collision during his first full Premier League start for Chelsea, which resulted in the teenager being taken to hospital for treatment.

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC aim for all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Punjab FC will aim to improve on their goalless draw from the last match and secure all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL)_2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition.

‘Not a big fan of 15-point, 21-point was the best’: Prannoy opines on BWF’s new 3x15-point system

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India shuttler HS Prannoy has expressed reservations over the decision by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to introduce a 3x15-point scoring system from January 2027, stating that the existing 21-point format offered a more complete test of a player’s game.

Lakshya awaits medical clearance to play in Thailand Open; provides a detailed account of elbow injury

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has provided a detailed account of the elbow injury he sustained during the Thomas Cup Finals, revealing that high adrenaline levels during his quarterfinal clash against Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen initially masked the severity of the damage.

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Skeet shooters miss out on final spots

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indian skeet shooters missed out on a spot in the finals in both the men's and women's events in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun on the second day of the competitions at the Asanov Shooting Club in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian athletes.

Phil Foden set to sign long-term contract with Manchester City

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:00 PM

Manchester, May 5 (IANS) 25-year-old Phil Foden is set to commit his long-term future with English Premier League football club Manchester City as he has reached an agreement for an extended contract at the club.

Australia extend lead at top of ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings ahead of T20 WC

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:40 PM

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) Australia has strengthened its hold at the summit of the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings following the latest annual update, extending its advantage and reaffirming its status as the team to beat ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

'Harry Kane is like fine wine improving with age': Bayern coach Kompany

Premier League: A dream start cut short, says Chelsea's Derry after a scary head injury on debut

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC aim for all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

‘Not a big fan of 15-point, 21-point was the best’: Prannoy opines on BWF’s new 3x15-point system

Lakshya awaits medical clearance to play in Thailand Open; provides a detailed account of elbow injury

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Skeet shooters miss out on final spots

Phil Foden set to sign long-term contract with Manchester City

Australia extend lead at top of ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings ahead of T20 WC

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