Abhishek, Kishan retain top two spots, SA’s Esterhuizen makes major gain

IANS | April 1, 2026 3:06 PM

Dubai, April 1 (IANS) India's Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan stay in the top two positions, while South African batter Connor Esterhuizen has continued his upward momentum with significant progress in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings update after his recent performances against New Zealand.

FIFA World Cup set for new era as giants miss out

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:20 PM

Mexico City, April 1 (IANS) The remaining places for this year's FIFA World Cup were finalised, capping a qualifying campaign that spanned nearly three years and setting the stage for the tournament's first 48-team edition.

Abujhmarh ashram footballers power Chhattisgarh into KITG knockouts

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Raipur, April 1 (IANS) Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh surge into the knockouts of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, underlining the institution’s growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country’s most remote regions.

‘No doubt it’s No. 1’: Amelia ranks her knock after unbeaten 179 against SA

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:02 PM

Wellington, April 1 (IANS) Amelia Kerr produced one of the greatest innings in women’s ODI history, guiding New Zealand to a record chase of 347 against South Africa at Basin Reserve. Her unbeaten 179 off 139 balls powered the White Ferns to 350/8, the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs, eclipsing all previous records.

India to tour Zimbabwe for three T20Is in July

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The games are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST.