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IPL 2026: Raghu handed debut, Krish returns as MI elect to bat first against CSK

IANS | May 2, 2026 7:28 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 44 for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. It is a must-win clash for both teams in part two of the ‘El Clásico’ clash of the IPL if they are to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs.

Nandni, Charani get maiden Test call-up England game at Lord’s, Renuka, Yastika included

IANS | May 2, 2026 6:56 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Nandni Sharma has been drafted into India’s squad for the one‑off Test against England at Lord’s, to be played on July 10-13, while wicketkeeper‑batter Yastika Bhatia returned to the side. Yastika, who also got a call-up for three T20Is against England and the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, is replacing Uma Chetry from the Test squad, which played against Australia at Perth earlier this year.

'We’ll look at conditions and decide': Southee on Pathirana’s playing XI chances

IANS | May 2, 2026 6:36 PM

Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach Tim Southee said the team will take a call on Matheesha Pathirana’s inclusion in the playing XI after assessing conditions ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.

ISSF Shotgun World Cup: Olympians Anantjeet, Raiza, Mairaj headline Indian squad in Kazakhstan

IANS | May 2, 2026 5:42 PM

Almaty, May 2 (IANS) India will be represented by Olympians Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Raiza Dhillon, and Mairaj Ahmad Khan at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, which gets underway on Sunday. The Indian contingent heads into the competition looking to bounce back after a medal-less outing in the opening leg held in Tangier, Morocco.

Yastika, Radha return, Nandni given call-up as India announce squad for Women’s T20 WC

IANS | May 2, 2026 5:36 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav have made a return to the Indian team, while uncapped tearaway pacer Nandni Sharma has earned a surprise call‑up as India unveiled their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.

Spain confirms warm-up against Iraq for FIFA World Cup 2026 preparation

IANS | May 2, 2026 5:10 PM

Madrid, May 2 (IANS) The Spanish football federation has confirmed on Saturday that the team will play an extra warm-up match against Iraq ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 12.

T20 Mumbai Women’s League: Ira Jadhav headlines historic inaugural auction with record Rs 10L bid

IANS | May 2, 2026 5:09 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Teenager Ira Jadhav was the highest bid at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League auction in Mumbai on Saturday, securing Rs. 10 lakh from Aakash Tigers. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated this event as a new chapter for women’s cricket in the city.

Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59

IANS | May 2, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59 on Saturday. Zanardi's family confirmed the news in a statement. They informed that the former champion passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

IPL 2026: Jamieson got fired up after dismissing Sooryavanshi, fans like to see that passion, says Ferguson

IANS | May 2, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lockie Ferguson is still finding his rhythm in IPL 2026 after having no gradual build‑up. The New Zealand pacer took a deliberate pause before making a late entry into a tournament already in full swing and being a competition dominated by batters.

BFI updates Elite National Coaching Camp assessment schedule to ensure a transparent selection process

IANS | May 2, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has established the assessment framework for the Elite National Coaching Camp, a crucial process that will influence national rankings and guide selections for upcoming international events.

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IPL 2026: Raghu handed debut, Krish returns as MI elect to bat first against CSK

Nandni, Charani get maiden Test call-up England game at Lord’s, Renuka, Yastika included

'We’ll look at conditions and decide': Southee on Pathirana’s playing XI chances

ISSF Shotgun World Cup: Olympians Anantjeet, Raiza, Mairaj headline Indian squad in Kazakhstan

Yastika, Radha return, Nandni given call-up as India announce squad for Women’s T20 WC

Spain confirms warm-up against Iraq for FIFA World Cup 2026 preparation

T20 Mumbai Women’s League: Ira Jadhav headlines historic inaugural auction with record Rs 10L bid

Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59

IPL 2026: Jamieson got fired up after dismissing Sooryavanshi, fans like to see that passion, says Ferguson

BFI updates Elite National Coaching Camp assessment schedule to ensure a transparent selection process

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