IPL 2026: 'Always wanna come here and give my best,' says Marco Jansen

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:51 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) South African all-rounder Marco Jansen underlined his commitment to contributing to the team’s success, saying his primary aim is always to give his best and help put the side in a winning position, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) start their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

KITG 2026 Day 7: Jharkhand’s Shiv Kumar and Prithvi Oraon are fastest men and women athletes

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:49 PM

Raipur, March 31 (IANS) Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon, both from Jharkhand, were crowned the fastest men and women athletes in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 at the Kreeda Parisar ground in Jagdalpur on Tuesday. Further, Siddharth Nagesh clinched a shot put gold and discus throw silver while Tilak Barsel bagged the men’s 100m silver for hosts Chhattisgarh.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings win toss, elect to bowl first against Gujarat Titans

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:26 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) Punjab Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans in match four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Punjab Kings enjoyed a stellar campaign in IPL 2025, finishing as runners-up and marking one of their best performances in the tournament’s history.

Surfing: Inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 to kick off India’s surfing season as Asian Games debut beckons

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:15 PM

Little Andaman, March 31 (IANS) The Surfing Federation of India on Tuesday announced Little Andaman Pro 2026 – National Surf & SUP Championship as the opening event of India’s 2026 surfing season, scheduled from April 9–12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India’s first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year.

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch LSG vs DC, know all details

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:33 PM

Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will start their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Axar Patel's side, Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Discipline over distraction, the defining evolution of Suraj Aheibam

IANS | March 31, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Social media can subtly interfere with an athlete’s routine, transforming brief breaks into extended distractions and gradually influencing focus, recovery, and performance. For young players seeking consistency, this effect can be even more significant. India U20 men's goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam faced this issue firsthand.