Beijing, May 12 (IANS) FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said on Tuesday that preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain on track, while also expressing optimism about the tournament's expansion to 48 teams.
Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Eshan Malinga credited captain Pat Cummins for playing a key role in guiding the bowling unit ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans, saying he enjoys operating under a skipper who understands fast bowling closely.
Tashkent, May 12 (IANS) India’s U-17 boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist, while four other boxers secured bronze medals after their semifinal bouts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed confidence in the team’s batting approach ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the Titans’ top order understands the Ahmedabad conditions and the team template that has consistently worked for them.
Gonda (UP), May 12 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday concluded the Men's Greco-Roman events at the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026, held at Nandininagar Mahavidyalaya, Gonda, on Tuesday.
Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans in a clash of former winners in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Already-crowned La Liga champions FC Barcelona will travel to face Deportivo Alavés on Wednesday in a crucial match at the bottom end of the table. While Barcelona have already secured the league title, Alaves are desperately fighting to avoid relegation.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Lon Saikia congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing the ceremony as a “historic” and “momentous occasion” attended by over one lakh people in the presence of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several distinguished dignitaries.
Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood acknowledged that his team could not take advantage of key moments after they lost to Bangladesh by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur. This defeat gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series and marked their third consecutive Test win over Pakistan.
Rome, May 12 (IANS) Spanish teen sensation Rafael Jodar continued his rapid rise on clay by powering into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over American youngster Learner Tien on Tuesday.
