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.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Nandni Sharma has been drafted into India’s squad for the one‑off Test against England at Lord’s, to be played on July 10-13, while wicketkeeper‑batter Yastika Bhatia returned to the side. Yastika, who also got a call-up for three T20Is against England and the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, is replacing Uma Chetry from the Test squad, which played against Australia at Perth earlier this year.
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.
