New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six modern indoor cricket academies across North-East India. This initiative aims to improve the game’s infrastructure and harness the region’s sporting potential.
London, April 28 (IANS) West London club Arsenal has announced the contract renewal for Australian women's football great Steph Katley, who has been an integral part of the club's back line for the past six years.
Algiers, April 28 (IANS) African nation Algeria has been dealt a major blow ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 as its star goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, has fractured his jaw and chin and is doubtful for the multi-national tournament in which Algeria is making an entry after 12 years.
Madrid, April 28 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a clinical performance to move into the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, easing past Cameron Norrie in straight sets on Tuesday.
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the game’s affairs, a news report said on Tuesday.
Zagreb, April 28 (IANS) Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has backed captain Luka Modric to recover in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 after the veteran midfielder recently underwent surgery following a facial injury.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat is yet to get game time in IPL 2026, but the Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter insists he is ‘100 percent ready’ whenever he’s called to play an IPL game for the 2022 champions and credited the franchise's rigorous training culture for keeping him sharp.
Imphal, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, alongside four other northeastern states. The cricket associations of both states expressed gratitude to PM Modi and BCCI for the projects, emphasising that it will prove beneficial for players especially during the monsoon season.
London, April 28 (IANS) Hosts England have revealed their 15-player team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, starting June 12. Nat Sciver-Brunt will continue at the helm, leading the team on home soil in her seventh T20 World Cup appearance.
Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from Gangtok, marking a major boost for sports infrastructure in the Northeast.
