India men's and women's teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:09 PM

Kakamigahara, May 28 (IANS) After weeks of intensive preparation camps and valuable exposure matches against Australia in Bhopal, both Indian U-18 men’s and women’s teams are aiming to make a strong impression at the the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, which is scheduled from May 29 to June 6, competing against some of Asia’s top young talents.

Sooryavanshi's level of game awareness is remarkable at 15: AB de Villiers

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former South Africa batter and IPL great AB de Villiers heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the opener’s game awareness at the age of just 15 is 'remarkable' after the Rajasthan Royals batter produced a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.

'She's going to push me to do even better': New mum Danni Wyatt-Hodge aims for glory ahead of India challenge

Niharika Raina | May 28, 2026 8:02 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Ask Danni Wyatt-Hodge on how she's doing and she'll tell you about being on cloud nine after her life changed overnight. Her daughter Daisy, born on May 20, is just over a week old, and Danni along with her partner Georgie, have been on baby feeding duties after every three hours. At times, Daisy likes being held in the lap, something which Danni loves doing.

French Open 2026: Djokovic passes Royer test to reach third round

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:52 PM

Paris, May 27 (IANS) Three-time winner and former World No.1 Novak Djokovic survived a few hiccups but held firm to defeat Valentin Royer and seal his spot in the men's singles third round in the French Open 2026 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.