IPL 2026: 'It's going to be a cracker of a season for Sooryavanshi', says Bangar

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational start to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already turned heads, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar predicting a blockbuster season for the teenage sensation after Rajasthan Royals’ dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Georgia Voll tops T20I Rankings, ends Mooney’s 26-month reign

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:12 PM

Dubai, March 31 (IANS) Georgia Voll jumped eight spots to overtake fellow Australian Beth Mooney as the No. 1 ICC Women’s T20I batter after scoring her first T20I century in the third and final match against the West Indies, helping her team to a 3-0 series sweep.

KITG: Jharkhand wrestler Poonam overcomes career-threatening injury to end 9-year-long gold medal wait

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:10 PM

Chhattisgarh, March 31 (IANS) In a physically demanding sport such as wrestling, where peak fitness is crucial, competing with an injured shoulder is a substantial risk. However, Jharkhand wrestler Poonam Oraon transformed that risk into an opportunity. Despite enduring pain in every match, she secured the gold medal at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, creating an inspiring comeback story.

Top sub-junior teams to compete in Men's National from April 1

IANS | March 31, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The stage is set for the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026, which will commence on April 1 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The 12-day tournament will witness participation from top emerging hockey talent across the country, competing across three competitive divisions, in a format that was introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year.

Hockey India Sub Jr. Women National C’ship to begin in Ranchi on April 1

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 is scheduled to start on April 1 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It will continue until April 12 and will feature a division-based format, a competitive structure introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year.

Sooryavanshi is too good to not play for India: Ashwin

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India’s international setup.