IPL 2026: Samson's ton, Hosein's four-fer power CSK to 103-run win over MI

IANS | April 23, 2026 11:40 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein starred with a four-wicket haul as the Mumbai Indians (MI) were bowled out for just 104 in 19 overs while chasing 208, handing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a commanding 103-run victory in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

New Zealand great Suzie Bates to retire after Women's T20 World Cup

IANS | April 23, 2026 11:31 PM

Wellington, April 23 (IANS) New Zealand great Suzie Bates has decided to retire from international cricket after this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, New Zealand Cricket announced on Thursday. Bates will hang up her boots following this year's T20 World Cup that commences in England and Wales on June 12, where the 38-year-old will get her final chance to add to her current tally of 362 international appearances for her country.

Football: AIFF, ISL Clubs discuss future roadmap for ISL

IANS | April 23, 2026 10:22 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday convened a meeting with owners and representatives of Indian Super League (ISL) clubs and Genius Sports to review the company’s proposal for the league’s commercial rights, centred on a long-term vision to evolve India’s top-tier competition.

IGPL Singapore: Superstar Bhullar cards bogey-free 67 for tied sixth as Kapur gets an ace

IANS | April 23, 2026 10:08 PM

Singapore, April 23 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, one of the biggest stars of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), had a steady 4-under bogey-free round, which was the major feature of the Indian show at the Singapore Open in Singapore on Thursday. Also attracting attention was Shiv Kapur's terrific hole-in-one, which was the major talking point of the opening day for the Indian contingent at the Singapore Open.

IPL 2026: Samson’s unbeaten ton powers CSK to 207/6 against MI

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:39 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Opener Sanju Samson hammered a brilliant unbeaten century, his second of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 207/6 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

ISSF Junior World Cup: India back at top as Prachi Gaikwad strikes gold

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Prachi Gaikwad struck gold, winning the junior women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) event at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, firing 354.6 in the final to overcome Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) Darya Chuprys, who shot 354.4.